Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer
The 20th staging of Reggae Sumfest witnessed a historical, awe-inspiring performance, from an artiste who drew heralded and worthy comparisons to the world's greatest reggae icon.
The fact that comparisons were b
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Pedestrian car collision survivor Falasha Fitz-Henley has been chosen as the first ever recipient of the David Squeeze Annakie Prosthesis Grant, as administered by The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation (MCADF).
The confirmation of the 50-
Well you heard it here first Autism Splash will be held this year at the Emancipation Park in November! This year's event will be titled Bio-Life's Autism Splash. November is the nationally observed Disabilities Awareness and Youth Month! You heard i
July 18 2012 -- New York, NY-- A Fe We Culture, Inc. today announced that it will be hosting the Ultimate Jamaica 50 Peoples’ Independence Bash (“UJ50PIB”) as part of the Carib Gold 2012 line up on August 4th 2012 at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester
The Fundraiser was
The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation would like to announce the establishment of the Quinn Garren James Smith Computer lab at The Adonijah Group of Schools in Kingston.
We will be kicking off the lab with the acquisition of a brand new
The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation would like to announce the establishment of the Quinn Garren James Smith Computer lab at The Adonijah Group of Schools in Kingston.
We will be kicking off the lab with the acquisition of a brand new
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The Maia Chung Autism and Disabilities Foundation (MCADF) is still open thanks to the intervention of Jamaican based American Philanthropist David Squeeze Annekie.
When we announced our intent to close at the start of may 2012 we did so having found
By: Tony Best
At a time when Caribbean nations are continuing to feel the effects of the global economic slowdown and the impact of the financial crisis due to a slide in spending by tourists, high inflation and escalating joblessness, remittances fr
For years, Felix Guirola has earned stares of astonishment from fellow Cubans as he pedals his giant bicycle down the streets of Havana. Now he hopes to wheel himself into the record books.
From his humble home in Cuba's capital city, Guirola labors a
Cuban researchers are trying to revive the nation's wilting coffee production by using bio-technology, an expert said.
A research project involving three institutions nationwide has made headway in developing new coffee plant varieties with higher yie
UTT design graduate Lynda Osborne models a formal design from her thesis collection. Photo: Brian Ng Fatt
Lynda Osborne walks into the T&T Guardian building on St Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain, garment bag in hand, wearing an adorable, pale yellow, k
The great thing about Ayana Dyette is that she is very much a contrast of sorts. The Trinidad and Tobago national beach volleyball player balances her ‘tough-as-nails’ competitive spirit with her other entrepreneurial aspirations of a Fashionista. T
Designer Chandra Maharaj has had a passion for life, people and cultures ever since she was a little girl. Born in Rio de Janeiro to a Trinidadian father and a Brazilian mother, she captures the beautiful and intricate perspectives of both places. W
AP Photo: Collin Reid
Usain Bolt suffered a major upset in the 100m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials as world champion Yohan Blake won in a time of 9.75 seconds.
Olympic champion Bolt was second in 9.86, with former world record holder Asafa Po
A hotel resort in Les Cayes, Haiti, where tourism had been growing before the 2010 earthquake. Entrepreneurs are now trying to revive Haitian tourism. (Clement Sabourin, AFP/Getty Images / June 9, 2012)
"Vacation t
Grade 5 students from every corner of Saint Lucia battled to the finish on Wednesday June 13, as the 2012 National Primary Schools Spelling Bee Finals were held at the St Mary’s College auditorium. After nearly four gruelling hours, Xanther Donnelly
Following a meeting with the St Lucia Manufacturers Association, Sandals Resorts International committed to sponsoring a mini-expo providing the members of the association with an opportunity to showcase their products. The expo on Wednesday, June 13
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Tuesday June 19 2012 - As a boy, Hilson Baptiste remembers going to his neighbour’s home and giving them a large slice of pumpkin grown in his family’s backyard garden. In return, he would be given two fish for his family.
But Bap
