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Pierre calls on constituents to hang in there!

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 1:30pm

It might just be us but does Kenny Anthony seem a little distracted? The Opposition leader is seated next to SLP Castries East Chairman Desmond Auguste (center) and Castries East MP Philip J Pierre. While Kiddies Carnival was in full swing and caus

Dynamic Kids are Junior Carnival winners

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 1:29pm

The sun was out in all its glory on Sunday July 12 to celebrate with the young ones as they made their way from the Vigie Multi purpose complex through the city, to the Mindoo Phillip Park. It was the celebration of Junior carnival, which this year

Former Turks and Caicos premier asks court to block suspension of constitution

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 1:20pm

Outgoing Turks and Caicos Premier, Michael Misick LONDON, England: Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick has moved to the High Court in London seeking an order to prevent the British government from suspending the Constitution of the TCI.

Cuba's land distribution plan keeps farmers waiting

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 1:07pm

Cuban farmer Idalmis Garcia goes along the piece of land the government has assigned to her at the village of Las Guasimas, outskirts of Havana. AFP PHOTO LAS GUASIMAS, Cuba (AFP) -- Idalmis Garcia is on the cutting edge of Cuba's bid to boost food

Bahamian scientist's turtle research to be published in major science journal

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 12:50pm

TENNESSEE, USA -- A young Bahamian scientist’s groundbreaking study on freshwater turtles has earned him the opportunity to be featured in one of the world’s leading international journals. Stefan Moss, who spent two years collecting samples and dat

Police accused of selling weapon to gunmen

Posted by Troy Porter on July 18, 2009 at 2:27am

Another policeman has found himself in trouble with the law. The Constable, who is a member of the Island Special Constabulary Force, was picked up on Friday afternoon for questioning in connection with the disappearance of a service pistol at the N

Bolt beats rain again, 9.79sec into slight head wind in Paris

Posted by CaribShout on July 17, 2009 at 6:00pm

Paris, France – On a cool, extremely damp night in the Stade de France Usain Bolt defied the rain again to win the 100m in a meeting record of 9.79 sec this evening (17) at the Meeting Areva, the fourth of sixth meetings of the ÅF Golden League 2009

Jamaican hero brought to life with exhibit

Posted by CaribShout on July 17, 2009 at 5:39pm

Charlotte Post, Charlotte N.C. July 16, 2009 If you look at the artwork of Adeola Fearon you may see a queen looking out into the water. Or a slave ship out in the distance, money on an island or the beauty of Jamaica’s Western Blue Mountains. Howeve

Interesting Medical Theroies...LOL

Posted by Troy Porter on July 17, 2009 at 12:01pm

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you

St Michael (Barbados) lads hit tons

Posted by CaribShout on July 16, 2009 at 8:43pm

CENTURY-MAKERS: the St Michael School pair of Matthew Greaves (left) and Jon-Ross Brathwaite raising their bats to celebrate their landmarks yesterday. Greaves made 158 and Brathwaite scored 156 versus Parkinson. (Picture by Shaka Mayers.) TWO BATS

$100 Million to Continue Reclamation of Mined Out Lands in St. Ann

Posted by CaribShout on July 16, 2009 at 8:17pm

Jamaica's Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding (centre), interacts with persons who attended his Town Hall Meeting, which was held at the Ocho Rios High School, in St. Ann yesterday (July 15). There is a commitment of $100 million by the Governmen

Obama urges 'new black mindset'

Posted by CaribShout on July 16, 2009 at 8:06pm in Community

US President Barack Obama has told America's oldest civil rights organisation that African Americans should take charge of their lives. He said there were "no excuses" for ethnic minority children not to work hard and succeed. Mr Obama's comments ca

Choiseul St. Lucia to choose queen!

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 11:48pm in Community

The Community of Choiseul has been deeply involved in community carnivals for more than two decades. Among their features have been the calypso show and popular j’ouvert. In 2001, Choiseul took a giant leap by organizing their very own Carnival quee

Students get great opportunity to cook with Sandals!

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 11:34pm

Students in Sandals culinary training program will get a chance to work with seasoned chefs at Sandals properties. By: Kayra Williams St. Lucia, July 15, 2009. Sixteen students from secondary and tertiary institutions on the island are set to take

All hail new St. Lucia carnival queen!

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 11:14pm

Miss CES Iva Satney is the new Carnival Queen. She was followed by Leona Sandiford (far left), Oneka McKoy (second from right) and Alisha Hunte who was third runner-up. On Sunday, just before sunset the high glam affair known as the Carnival Queen

Powell vs. Bolt in London - IAAF World Athletics Tour

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 10:30pm

London, UK – Commonwealth 100m champion Asafa Powell has confirmed that he will run the 100m at the Aviva London Grand Prix on 24 July, in what is sure to be one of the highlights of the Aviva London Grand Prix. The Aviva London Grand Prix is a Supe

Chief immigration officers prepare for CARIPASS

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 10:30pm

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: By the second quarter of 2009 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals should expect to have further hassle free movement at ports of entry within the Caribbean Region, as the CARICOM Travel Card (CARIPASS) will be implemented. The

Heavy-drinking teens more susceptible to mental health problems: study

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 10:14pm

Teenagers who drink heavily are also more likely than their peers to have behavioural problems or symptoms of depression and anxiety, a new study finds. The study, of nearly 9,000 Norwegian teenagers, found that those who said they had been drunk mor

Bermuda reviews Cayman's freedom of information legislation

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 10:08pm

Cayman’s FOI Coordinator Carole Excell (centre) with the Bermudian Cabinet Office’s policy analysts (L) Marisa Sharp and Kimberley McKeown. (photo by information officer Cornelia Olivier GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (GIS) -- Bermudian government offi

Former Resident Magistrate Sworn in as Senator and Foreign Affairs State Minister

Posted by CaribShout on July 15, 2009 at 10:00pm

Former Resident Magistrate, Marlene Malahoo Forte was today (July 15) sworn in as Senator and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the