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Caribbean region aims for broadband revolution

Posted by CaribShout on September 2, 2009 at 10:00pm

A 2009 World Bank report has said that access to affordable high-speed Internet and mobile phone service is key to economic growth and job creation in developing countries. And the Bank has offered to help the Caribbean improve information and tele

Gramps Morgan's Star Still Shining

Posted by CaribShout on September 1, 2009 at 9:30pm in Entertainment

Gramps Morgan performing in Charlotte N.C. GBurkeImages Photo Reggae’s fastest rising star Gramps Morgan has just achieved a rare enviable feat of moving over 12,000 units of his blazing hot debut album “2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1” on the Dada Son E

Ziggy Marley Searching for His Duet With Michael Jackson

Posted by CaribShout on August 30, 2009 at 9:47pm

With Michael Jackson gone, fans are no doubt curious about the unreleased music the King of Pop left behind. At least one of those tracks features the vocals of Ziggy Marley, according to the reggae singer. Jackson called Marley shortly after 9/11,

Cuba: At crossroads of change?

Posted by CaribShout on August 30, 2009 at 10:41am

By Michael Voss, BBC News, Havana Cuba is facing the 50th anniversary of the revolution confronted by an uncertain future. Fidel Castro, who led the revolution and ruled the country for almost half a century, has not been seen in public since underg

Tourism banking on recovery

Posted by CaribShout on August 27, 2009 at 9:00pm

Signs that the international recession may be bottoming out has led to cautious optimism in Caribbean tourism circles that the worst for the industry is over. In stock markets in Europe this week, for example, many exchanges hit 2009 highs on risin

Usain Bolt makes the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Posted by CaribShout on August 26, 2009 at 10:06pm

Great honor for the fastest man alive! I wonder how far behind is the Wheaties box! Congratulations Usain, you have made your family, your country and the Caribbean region very proud of you. Keep your feet well grounded except when you are blasting

Dominica's PM Skerrit confirms $35 million loan from China to build state-of-the-art college

Posted by CaribShout on August 26, 2009 at 7:30pm

Prime Minister Skerrit - Sean Douglas Photo At the 2009 Orientation Ceremony of the Dominica State College on Monday, Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed that the Government of China has agreed to provide a concessionary loan of EC$35 mi

New Veterinary School for Antigua and Barbuda

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2009 at 9:34pm

A new Veterinary School will be established in Antigua and Barbuda through an association between the American University of Antigua and Virginia Tech. An official signing ceremony has already taken place in New York to bring effect to the establish

Cuba: Gardening its way out of crisis

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2009 at 9:30pm

By Christina Conell and Tara Patel COHA Research Associates Sunlight brightens the paved streets and historic buildings of Havana, Cuba, bouncing off the tents of vendors and the tin drums of a street band. Once stricken by poverty and inequality,

The Caribbean party in Berlin

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2009 at 9:00pm

Jamaica's men's and women's relay teams brought home more gold at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday to wrap up an amazing - and historic - achievement for the country, and the Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago got the silver medal in the me

Caribbean Nationals set for Labor Day Parade in New York

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2009 at 5:16pm

Martha Smith of the St Lucia Consulate with Mayor Michael Bloomberg in New York last week. Caribbean residents in New York are gearing up for one of the biggest events in the American cultural calendar—the West Indian American Day Labor Carnival to

Agriculture, tourism lead Jamaica economy

Posted by CaribShout on August 13, 2009 at 9:03pm

Among crops grown for export, citrus and cocoa (pictured above) were estimated to have grown by 92.6 per cent and 65.4 per cent respectively. KINGSTON, Jamaica, August 13, 2009 - Agriculture and tourism continue to be the strongest performers in th

Bolt The Magnificent again, and again! 19.19 World record in Berlin.

Posted by CaribShout on August 20, 2009 at 4:30pm

Usain Bolt of Jamaica with the clock showing the new 200m World Record in the Berlin Olympic Stadium (Getty Images) 20 August 2009 - Berlin, Germany - Just when you thought Usain Bolt could not surprise any more, he only goes and runs another World

Foster-Hylton’s test of time – from the brink of retirement to World champion

Posted by CaribShout on August 20, 2009 at 7:00am

Berlin, Germany - Brigitte Foster-Hylton came to the final of the women’s 100m Hurdles last night as the oldest athlete in the line-up, without a win all season on the international circuit, and with history weighing heavily against a Jamaican victo

The Harder They Come - The Musical

Posted by CaribShout on August 19, 2009 at 7:00pm

Playing at the Adrienne Arsht Center - Miami A hard-driving, irresistible musical celebration! Young singer Ivan Martin heads to Kingston with dreams of becoming a reggae star, but a corrupt and drug-fueled music industry drives him into a fast and

Foreigners investing $350,000 to become permanent residents?

Posted by CaribShout on August 16, 2009 at 9:25pm

New direct flights from the US and UK to St Lucia combined with the country’s tax friendly regime could potential boost demand for property in St Lucia to both buy and rent. In the UK, British Airways are increasing their direct flights to St Luci

Shelley-Ann The Great!

Posted by CaribShout on August 17, 2009 at 6:30pm

Shelley-Ann Fraser of Jamaica crosses the line to celebrates winning the women's 100m gold medal in the women's at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics (Getty Images) Berlin, Germany - The Jamaican sprint success story continued on Day Th

Bolt again! 9.58 World record in Berlin!

Posted by CaribShout on August 16, 2009 at 4:00pm

16 August 2009 - Berlin, Germany – With a performance that defies imagination, Usain Bolt set a new 100m World record of 9.58 on the second evening of the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The 22-year-old

After long ban, some Cubans sample tourism luxury

Posted by CaribShout on August 14, 2009 at 12:37pm

A Cuban woman walks along the shore past a hotel in Varadero beach, 130 km east of Havana. AFP PHOTO By Esteban Israel VARADERO, Cuba (Reuters) -- Floating, cocktail drink in hand, in the pool of a five-star hotel in Cuba, Alexis basks in a holiday

Bahamian fashion designers showcased at Miss Universe

Posted by CaribShout on August 14, 2009 at 12:30pm

Miss Bahamas dazzles the crowd with her natural flair. (BIS photo/Derek Smith) NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) -- The creations of three prominent Bahamian fashion designers were showcased when Miss Universe contestants took to the catwalk on Wednesday in Na