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Reggae Conference to Celebrate Marley's 65th Birthday

Posted by CaribShout on September 7, 2009 at 11:02pm

The Institute of Caribbean Studies and the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona will play host to the International Reggae Conference (formerly Global Reggae Conference). This year's theme will be labeled 'Current an

St. Lucia PM, King calls for ‘demonstration of resilience!’

Posted by CaribShout on September 6, 2009 at 2:49pm in Culture

Dame Pearlette Louisy officially declared the tissue lab open by cutting the ribbon as Prime Minister King and Ambassador Chou look on. PM King says this is a time to say thank you to the Taiwanese. Saint Lucia has its very own tissue culture labora

Saint Lucia to feature on international US Network

Posted by CaribShout on September 6, 2009 at 2:44pm

St Lucia’s spot on GetMarried, a Lifetime wedding show Saint Lucia will be featured on the Lifetime Television Network on September 1st and 8th, 2009 as part of an on-going marketing campaign in the United States geared towards continuously promoti

Paula- Ann Porter Jones - The Lady Behind That Sultry Voice

Posted by CaribShout on September 4, 2009 at 10:42pm

As far as Jamaican radio goes, Paula Anne Porter Jones has one of the smoothest and most easily distinguished voices. Her trademark cool demeanor, the ease with which she speaks, and the outstanding command of the language have been some of the nota

Japanese Reggae Group Signs Deal with Nike

Posted by CaribShout on September 2, 2009 at 10:15pm in Entertainment

Japanese reggae group, Mighty Crown, recently announced an endorsement deal with the athletic wear juggernaut, Nike. Set to hit stores this September, the sneaker will be labeled "Dynasty High". CWN "Sneaker deals with major companies are only given

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

Una Morgan Poised to Release 1st Solo Album

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

As the daughter of reggae veteran Denroy Morgan, chanteuse Una and her siblings were guided, similarly to the Jackson 5 onto a musical path at a young age. The Morgan clan’s father encouraged his children to explore and develop their talents, and h

Universal Access To Health Care In Caribbean Prolonging Life. Some Countries in Region lead U.S. in Life Expectancy rate

Posted by CaribShout on September 1, 2009 at 9:31pm

Their birthplaces may not have America’s most sophisticated health services, but people in several Caribbean countries are living just as long as Americans. As a matter of fact, in a few cases, they are actually outliving White and Black Americans.

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

Beauty in Venezuela is matter of pride, and scalpels

Posted by CaribShout on September 1, 2009 at 8:00pm

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela. AFP PHOTO By Beatriz Lecumberri CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's afterglow of winning yet another Miss Universe crown has not only illuminated national pride in its Latin beauties -- but als

More money for Haiti to boost revenues

Posted by CaribShout on August 31, 2009 at 5:30pm

The IDB, the leading multilateral source of grants for Haiti, said it may follow this operation next year with a US$30 million policy-based grant. WASHINGTON, United States, August 31, 2009 - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a

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

Australia to open new opportunities for cooperation with Caribbean

Posted by CaribShout on August 30, 2009 at 10:18am

SANTIAGO, Chile -- Strengthening relations and cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean is a priority for Australia, said its Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith during a conference at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile. In his pres

US must do more to improve Cuba ties, says governor

Posted by CaribShout on August 29, 2009 at 5:49pm

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) -- Washington should do more to improve its relationship with Havana, which in turn needs to show flexibility, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson said on Friday during a visit to communist Cuba. Richardson, formerly a US lawmaker

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

Sandals Resorts rolls out red carpet to Caribbean athletes

Posted by CaribShout on August 27, 2009 at 8:15pm

Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Founder and Chairman of the Caribbean’s leading resort chain, Sandals Resorts International, today announced that he will extend a special invitation to top Caribbean athletes. He will be inviting the Jamaican athletes as wel

Edward (Teddy) Kennedy

Posted by David Brooks on August 27, 2009 at 6:42pm

Indeed another "era" has ended. Teddy Kennedy the last of the "Great Frontier" !

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 establishes diplomatic relations with the Republic of Finland

Posted by CaribShout on August 26, 2009 at 8:00pm

In keeping with its stated commitment to expand its diplomatic relationships around the world for the benefit of the people of Dominica, the Government of Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit has recently established diplomatic relations with the