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Jerk Fest delivers more food, fun and festivities

With promises of a bigger and better festival, last Sunday, the 8th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival delivered! The unmistakable aroma of authentic Jamaican jerk permeated the air at Markham Park in Sunrise to herald the event, dubbed the biggest
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Reality show films in St Lucia!

German celebrities in St Lucia to film Project Paradise. Reality shows are now what the sitcoms used to be to television in the 70’s and 80’s. Many of the popular ones have a cult following of millions of viewers world-wide who tune in week after we
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Exciting literary festival for Montserrat

By Cathy Buffonge SALEM, Montserrat -- This weekend a most exciting Literary Festival is planned, spearheaded by the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies here in Montserrat. The Alliouagana Festival of the Word, running from Thursday 12
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La Croix Maingot boy is Courts reading champ!

Written By: Kayra Williams The Courts OECS Reading Competition reached the exciting final stages in St Lucia on Wednesday, November 4, and for the determining competition round, eight students who topped their respective district challenges were pre
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Sean Paul wins Best Reggae Artist

Last night Sean Paul took home the award for Best Reggae Artist at the Soul Train Music Awards. The Soul Train Music Awards was held last night in Atlanta with honors going out to some of the best in the entertainment industry. The Best Reggae Artis

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IMF adds to tourism gloom

The short-term outlook for Caribbean tourism is not promising, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook said the effects of the financial crisis on the Caribbean will likely persist into 2010 because t
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Morgan Heritage - Reggae Royalty

Since their 1997 VP Records debut Protect Us Jah, Morgan Heritage has shined as one of reggae’s best bands. The accomplishments of the group and individual members are formidable; as songwriters, producers and a touring band. This family of talented
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Usain Bolt's life in the fast lane

Life for Usain Bolt is far from normal these days. There are public appearances in every part of the world, long flights (in first class, naturally), endless interviews, and every once in a while, a bit of training to keep him in shape. He is fast b
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Swine flu, round two: Caribbean outlook

The incidence of swine flu in the Caribbean shows little sign of easing overall, neither does fear of the virus. In the past week, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have closed schools and courthouses due to the spread of the H1N1 virus. In Grenada
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Bahamas welcomes new US ambassador

The Bahamas welcomed the 13th Ambassador of the United States of America, on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in a ceremony at Government House. Pictured left iNicole Avant, Ambassador of the United States to The Bahamas. At right is Arthur Hanna, Governo
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Go from ‘survive’ to ‘thrive’ at work

With a wide-spread recession and high jobless rates, it would be no surprise to find that many employed Americans are in “survivor mode” – doing what they can to make the most of the jobs and resources they have at hand. Yet, a 2009 World of Work st
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