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La Croix Maingot boy is Courts reading champ!

Posted by CaribShout on November 7, 2009 at 9:47pm

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

Caribbean wrestles with migration

Posted by CaribShout on November 7, 2009 at 9:27pm

The news that the Netherlands Antilles has begun a six-week immigration amnesty has cast the spotlight back on intra-Caribbean migration. As many as 70,000 immigrants - mostly Haitian, Guyanese and Jamaican - are estimated to be living on the five D

Brazil man appears at own funeral -- hahahahahhaha

Posted by Troy Porter on November 5, 2009 at 12:56pm

A 59-year-old Brazilian man has surprised his family by turning up at his own funeral, local media report. Relatives of Ademir Jorge Goncalves, a bricklayer, had identified him as the victim of a car crash in southern Parana state the previous day.

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,

The business revelation: Small is Beautiful!

Posted by CaribShout on November 4, 2009 at 10:20pm

"We must encourage entrepreneurship in our people. New ideas is key to stable economies" Jack Ma, founder and chief executive of the Alibaba Group. The Alibaba Group makes it easy for anyone to buy or sell online anywhere in the world. They are a fa

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

Business of Culture Making it Profitable for Caribbean Multi-National business Conference to Focus Attention

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 10:27pm in Culture

Having given the world some of its most exciting musical art forms, the Caribbean has staked its claim as a major international cultural center. The steel band, calypso, reggae and soca made their entry into the world of entertainment and culture in

How Can Bright Green Cities Thrive Without Capital?

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 10:19pm

What do you do when things are booming but your credit's dried up? Perhaps you begin to invent new ways of doing business. U.N. Habitat recently released a report showing that the pace of urbanization is increasing, with "200,000 new dwellers floodi

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

University race quotas row in Brazil

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 9:47pm

Many Brazilian universities have already adopted affirmative action policies There are more people of African descent in Brazil than in any country outside the African continent itself, but the higher you go in Brazilian society the less evidence th

'Dumb' American criminals attempt robbery with ‘permanent marker pen disguises’

Posted by Troy Porter on October 30, 2009 at 12:30pm

Two hapless robbers in America, Matthew McNelly and Joey Miller, have been arrested with the “worst disguises ever” after trying to hide their faces with permanent marker pen. McNelly, 23, and Miller, 20 were arrested by armed police in Carroll, Iow

Jamaica's National Hero, Marcus Garvey Gets Major OAS Recognition

Posted by CaribShout on October 29, 2009 at 9:11pm in Culture

WASHINGTON, DC - Jamaica's first National Hero, The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, has received major hemispheric recognition with the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Washington D.C. in the USA re-naming its Hall of Culture in his hon

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

Double Dare - Shaggy and Friends host second "I Dare You" concert

Posted by Rosey Clayton on October 29, 2009 at 4:30pm

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091029/ent/ent1.html"Executive producer for the event, Shaggy, was first up to talk about the new developments and plans for the concert. This year, reminiscent of the diamond-selling artiste, there will be a

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

Driving while black

Posted by Ann-Rose Johnson-Lewis on October 28, 2009 at 9:46pm

I am just wondering when will it be possible for my husband(a black man with dreads, driving a nice vehicle) to drive through Virginia/West Virginia or any other state for that matter and not get stopped with some BS reason by the officer. Not all bl

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

Legends Of Reggae & Soul For Brooklyn Academy Of Music

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 12:54pm

The appeal of reggae, like soul music, is universal. Both genres have been embraced over the years by music lovers worldwide, especially Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. New York-based Jammins Entertainment will present the Reggae Legends and

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

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