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Sean Paul wins Best Reggae Artist

Posted by CaribShout on November 7, 2009 at 10:50pm in Entertainment

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

IMF adds to tourism gloom

Posted by CaribShout on October 27, 2009 at 10:13pm

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

Award winning Jamaican cooking star to display at Food, Rum and Rhythm event in London

Posted by CaribShout on November 4, 2009 at 10:37pm

LONDON, UK - The famed Jamaican born British entrepreneur, chef, musician, author and television personality, Levi Roots, will display his mastery of Caribbean cuisine at London’s prime wine and spirit-tasting venue, when the Caribbean Tourism Organ

Two Jamaican Icons honored by South Florida community

Posted by CaribShout on November 4, 2009 at 10:30pm

Professor Mervyn Morris, O.J. (left) and Mrs. Norma Darby, folklorist (right) sharing the spotlight with the Jamaica Folk Revue at a Community Reception in their honor. MIAMI GARDENS - A large number of Jamaicans paid tribute to two Jamaican icons,

Morgan Heritage - Reggae Royalty

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

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

Usain Bolt's life in the fast lane

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

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

Swine flu, round two: Caribbean outlook

Posted by CaribShout on October 29, 2009 at 11:00am

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

Bahamas welcomes new US ambassador

Posted by CaribShout on October 27, 2009 at 10:00pm

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

Fashion's Night Out: Yendi's Style

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 12:30pm

Whether she's hosting the popular Rising Stars tv show, or doing the social rounds, she's definitely a fashionista. The beauty queen who thrilled local and international audiences with her looks and personality, continues to turn heads where she goe

St Lucians embrace Jounen Kwéyòl! International Creole Day

Posted by CaribShout on October 29, 2009 at 8:56pm in Community

Jounen Kwéyòl Entenasyonal (International Creole Day) is officially October 28. However, Saint Lucians across the island participated in activities leading up to the day this past weekend. Throughout the island the sounds of Creole and folk music fi

New Zealand and Australia Ragamuffin Reggae Festival Headline By Shaggy & Wyclef

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 1:00pm

Hiphop superstar and reggae lover Wyclef Jean along with Shaggy (pictured above) will headline the third Ragamuffin Reggae Festival, which takes place again in New Zealand and Australia in January. A release from promoter Andrew McManus Presents sa

Go from ‘survive’ to ‘thrive’ at work

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 11:36am

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

St Lucia to celebrate International Rural Women's Day

Posted by CaribShout on October 18, 2009 at 7:30pm

Sweet potato farmer CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in collaboration with the St Lucia Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and Fisheries and partners will be hosting an Exhibition in comm

Budding chefs get Sandals support!

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 2:53pm

The winners and the runners-up in the Sandals Schools Culinary program (Written By: Kayra Williams) Fourteen students who had been taken under the Sandals’ wing for an intensive culinary training program this week got the chance to prove to their i

Have some confidence in the CCJ! ‘Caribbean should be proud of our judges’

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 2:57pm

Judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice: Standing: Justice Jacob Wit, Justice Desiree Bernard, Justice Adrian Saunders, Justice David Hayton, Justice Rolston Nelson, Justice Michael de la Bastide TC, Justice Duke EE Pollard. (By: Denys Barrow SC)

Bleak tourism winter forecast

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 9:57am

The Caribbean could see a considerable drop in holiday bookings from the UK alone for the upcoming peak winter season. The Association of British Travel Agents says holiday bookings from the UK to the Caribbean, are down by 19 per cent compared to t

Time to learn Creole! The view from St. Lucia

Posted by CaribShout on October 21, 2009 at 9:30pm

Creole Girls: Creole is more than just Madras and food but do our people know that? When the opportunity to learn Creole came my way I literally jumped at the chance. I got the details from my editor and from what she said it seemed I might be the

United States Justice Dept. okays use of medical marijuana

Posted by CaribShout on October 21, 2009 at 9:30pm

The federal government, through the Department of Justice, announced on Monday that the use of marijuana (ganja) for medicinal purposes is permissible in some U.S. states. In a policy memo issued by the Justice Department federal prosecutors were in

Bolt bowls Gayle for 22 runs ... But WI captain leads side to win in Charity 15/15 cricket

Posted by CaribShout on October 20, 2009 at 10:17pm

DISCOVERY BAY, St Ann - Triple Olympic gold medallists and world record holder Usain Bolt created quite a stir at the Kaiser Sports Club here Sunday when he bowled West Indies cricket captain Chris Gayle for a measly 22 runs. Bolt, using his childho

Wyclef Jean's Memoir to be Published by It Books

Posted by CaribShout on October 19, 2009 at 7:44pm

NEW YORK - It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, today announced plans to publish the memoir of Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum musician Wyclef Jean. Jean will be writing the memoir with bestselling author and Rolling Stone writer An

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