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For the first time since the 1959 revolution, all Cubans will be allowed to buy and sell their cars, the latest in a series of reforms that are slowly opening up the island nation's tightly restricted economy.

The law was part of a package approved

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When one thinks of Kelly Ann Charles’s story, the only word that comes to mind is ‘courage’. The thirty-three year old Trinidadian actress is living the quintessential Hollywood tale of trying to make it to the big screen as an actress. Unlike many

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Heather Henderson-Gordon in early days as a professional dancer with the Julliard School, the La Chapelle Douglas Dance Company and the Noble Doulgas Dance Company.

Dancer and choreoghapher Heather Henderson-Gordon’s first full

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Harlequin to open luxury boutique hotel in Barbados

3665137284?profile=originalHarlequin Hotels & Resorts has purchased the Allamanda Beach Hotel on the southcoast of the island to immediately begin a BDS$11 million (US$5.5 million) renovation to transform the beachfront property into a luxury boutique hotel.

The planned openin
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Rigs to Riches: A lesson for Guyana’s future?

3665137437?profile=original Rigs to riches is the story of Norway’s rise from one of Europe’s backwater countries in 1969 to its position as one of the richest nations in Europe today.  How it achieved that status in just over 40 years could be a lesson for Guyana which is now
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A former bodyguard for Fidel Castro finds that, as restrictions relax, he can publicly embrace his religion and have more access to the game he practically worships.

He carries a dictiona
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Jamaican-American now Lauderhill Chief of Police

3665137082?profile=originalJamaican-American and former Lauderdale Lakes Chief of Police, Andrew Smalling, was on Thursday (Sept. 15) sworn in as the Chief of Police for the City of Lauderhill – a city with a high concentration of Jamaican and Caribbean residents.

The move fro

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3665137111?profile=originalPR NewswirePR Newswire. Inclusive Five-Day Tour Runs November 17-21

Talk about bragging rights: for the first time ever, Insight Cuba is collaborating with the Havana Marathon (Marabana Marathon) to allow American athletes the opportunity to legally

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Five Seductive Coves, Cays and Bays in Jamaica

3665137295?profile=originalCourtesy of Island Buzz Jamaica:

Jamaica is one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean and the world. The island’s stunning natural beauty and an alluring cultural appeal have been wooing travelers all over the world for decades. Part

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BRUSSELS (AP) -- Usain Bolt ran the season's fastest time in the 100 meters at the Van Damme Memorial on Friday but was upstaged by fellow-Jamaican Yohan Blake, who had the second fastest 200 in history.

Bolt came from behind to finish in 9.76 second

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5 Must Visit Museums and Galleries in Jamaica

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Bob Marley Museum, Kingston

 Aside from its legendary beaches, stunning vistas, vibrant nightlife and wide array of delectable delights Jamaica is also celebrated for its rich culture. The island has numerous repositories of artistic treasures that

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Adorers across the region will raise a Guinness® Stout in celebration of the life and work of Arthur Guinness founder of the dark rich brew which is Guinness®. On Thursday, September 22, Guinness® will host the Arthur Guinness Day Live a regional TV

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Unexpected Visit

Had an unexpectedly lovely day yesterday in Lluidasvale, unexpected in a couple of ways.
First, I thought we were going somewhere completely different, and more importantly-somewhere closer to Kingston, which would have meant a two hour trip in total.
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