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Jamaican Set To Compete in “World’s Last Great Race”. Yes, The 2010 Iditarod!

Posted by CaribShout on July 21, 2009 at 10:30pm

Following his recent sign up in Alaska, Jamaican musher Newton Marshall looks set to build on the island’s tradition of excellence in winter adventure sports. Under the guidance of three-time Iditarod, four-time Yukon Quest champion and two-time ESP

Up Close And Personal With Queen Ifrica

Posted by CaribShout on July 21, 2009 at 10:11pm

By Walter Greene She is the undisputed new Queen of Consciousness coming out of the Caribbean. With her debut CD entitled, `Montego Bay’ the town of her birth burning up the charts, Queen Ifrica, winner of two IRAWMA International Reggae & World Mus

Brightworks Promotion One Love Concert

Posted by CaribShout on July 20, 2009 at 1:30am

Greensboro, N.C. Sean Paul surprise peformance in Greensboro was a highlight of a day filled with very good performances. Brightworks Promotion LLC has once again demonstrated that they are the pre-eminent promoter of Reggae events in the Carolinas

Bill Clinton surprised by discord in Haiti

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 10:00pm

Haitian President Rene Preval and former US president and new special envoy to Haiti Bill Clinton speaking with a child during their visit at an emergency hospital in Gonaives. AFP PHOTO PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) -- Former US President Bill C

Mandela turns 91!

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 5:38pm

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CNN) -- Former South African president Nelson Mandela is celebrating his 91st birthday Saturday -- as his wife reveals he is struggling to deal with the indignities of aging. Graca Machel told CNN in an exclusive intervi

Reggae at the Ritz celebrates Independence, honours Beres

Posted by CaribShout on July 18, 2009 at 2:11pm

Legendary Reggae singer Beres Hammond New Jersey's landmark Ritz Theatre is once again paying homage to the drum and bass sounds of the islands with the second annual installment of Reggae at the Ritz. This year's staging welcomes Reggae legends Be

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