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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

Latin America and Caribbean remittances to drop 11 per cent

Posted by CaribShout on August 13, 2009 at 8:41pm

"The crisis is clearly limiting migrants' capacity to send money home," said IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno. (Photo: Chasquionline.com) WASHINGTON, United States, August 13, 2009 - Latin America and the Caribbean will receive about US$62 billion

Andy Narell Calypso Giant Relator Team Up

Posted by CaribShout on August 11, 2009 at 7:00pm

`The University of Calypso’ on Heads Up International, a division of the Concorde Music Group, is the CD just released that celebrates the marriage of steel pan and calypso in a major way. Andy Narell is the musician who has spent more than a quarte

Architecture for Humanity Joins Forces with Yéle Haiti

Posted by CaribShout on August 9, 2009 at 9:18am

Last week, a team from Architecture for Humanity (AFH) spent four days in Haiti with Wyclef Jean’s non-profit organization, Yéle Haiti, hoping to help with new design and building projects. Though Haiti has long been recognized as the poorest count

Sean Paul is back and So Fine!

Posted by CaribShout on August 9, 2009 at 11:00am

CaribShout banner as backdrop, Sean Paul performing in Greensboro, N.C.. Photo by: gburkeimages.com With the premiere of his new track, So Fine late last month, VP/Atlantic recording artiste Sean Paul is back with something fresh since his last set

St Lucia prime minister builds bridges in Washington

Posted by CaribShout on August 9, 2009 at 9:38am

Prime Minister Stephenson King (left) at BET headquarters in Washington DC last week. Looking on is BET's Cybelle Brown who is St Lucian. WASHINGTON, USA -- St Lucia is looking to deepen its economic development links with public and private sector

Save Haiti. Region will regret if they don't intervene to make things right. The view from Trinidad

Posted by CaribShout on August 4, 2009 at 9:33pm

READY TO ACT: Tracy Wilson, left, Director of Education in the Emancipation Support Committee (ESC), chats with Khafra Kambon, centre, chairman, and guest speaker Andaiye before the final session of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture series on Sunday a

Jamaica: Eco Style, Port Antonio Charm with a Conscience

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 9:30pm

Hotel Mockingbird Hill Since its opening 14 years ago, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill near Port Antonio has been in the forefront of sustainable tourism – even with only 10 rooms. Today, the owners, environmentalists Shireen Aga and Barbara Walker, are st

Jamaicans Turn Out for Independence Day Parade

Posted by CaribShout on August 6, 2009 at 7:51pm

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour at the national Independence Day Parade held this morning (Aug. 6) at King's House. Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out at King's House this morn

Saving Charlotte Amalie

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 7:00pm

By MEGAN POINSKI ST. THOMAS - Downtown Charlotte Amalie has been renowned worldwide as a charming and historic city. On a walk through downtown, many beautifully restored buildings line both sides of the streets. Their brickwork, facades, windows,

Wyclef Jean's Hopes For Haiti. CBS' Scott Pelley On The Rock Star's Efforts To Help His Homeland

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 7:51pm

To live the life of Wyclef Jean is to believe that almost anything is possible. Wyclef is a Grammy Award winning multimillionaire rock star who comes from Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. He's one of thousands of Haitians who i