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Caribbean globally uncompetitive: Time to get serious

Posted by CaribShout on September 12, 2010 at 8:37pm

Only one Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country made the top 50 countries in the World Economic Forum’s “ Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011”. Barbados is rated at 43 of 139 countries that were surveyed. Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Guyana

8 steps to get back on track

Posted by CaribShout on September 8, 2010 at 7:00pm

Re-acquaint yourself with the purpose of your goal Even if your overriding goal sits at the far end of a long journey, you can sharpen your focus, when you re-acquaint yourself with the purpose behind it. A simple “Why?” may be all you need to stir

South grabs Trinidad's Independence spotlight

Posted by CaribShout on September 8, 2010 at 7:00pm

South beauties secured the lion’s share at the fifth annual Miss Independence Queen Pageant. Miss San Fernando, Meenakshi Sharma; Miss Moruga, Allissa Adams; Miss Rio Claro, Tricia Simmons; and Miss Arima, Nicole Britton, secured the top positions.

US based, Caribbean Education Foundation Awards $765,000 JA in Scholarships to Jamaican Students

Posted by CaribShout on September 6, 2010 at 7:38pm

Nikiki T. Bogle, Esq. awards Alpha Primary School Student, Travis Anderson with his scholarship in Kingston, Jamaica last month.NEW YORK - New York based, Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) has awarded their Paul Bogle Scholarship to six bri

Caribbean's airport tax concerns

Posted by CaribShout on September 6, 2010 at 6:54pm

Caribbean tourism representatives began a fresh round of talks with UK officials on Monday over the British government's plans to increase an air passenger tax for travellers to the region. Currently, each economy class traveller to the Caribbean pa

TCL Skiffle Bunch turns out 59 young pannists

Posted by CaribShout on August 30, 2010 at 5:38pm

Fifty-nine youngsters who spent their vacation learning how to play the national instrument graduated in splendour on Thursday at the TCL Skiffle Bunch panyard at Coffee Street, San Fernando. Divided into two groups, Tiny Bunch and Little Bunch, the

Atlantic could see three storms churning by end of weekend

Posted by CaribShout on August 29, 2010 at 8:44pm

FORT LAUDERDALE, USA (MCT) -- The 2010 hurricane season has shifted into high gear, with three tropical storms possible by the end of the weekend. Hurricane Danielle is weakening a bit and is expected pass well east of Bermuda, according to the Nati

A literary note for reggae music

Posted by CaribShout on August 28, 2010 at 11:31pm

TORONTO, Canada -- Reggae music is striking a different note with the publication of a new novel by acclaimed Jamaican-born and Toronto-based author Horane Smith. His fifth novel Reggae Silver has been released. Bob Marley, Reggae’s most familiar fa

Book Review: The Magic Pot: Nansi Stories From The Caribbean

Posted by CaribShout on August 28, 2010 at 11:25pm

Author Odeen Ishmael reveals engaging tales of Caribbean culture through the pages of The Magic Pot: Nansi Stories From The Caribbean. This book comprises a collection of popular folk stories from Guyana and other countries of the Caribbean region.

Tobago flair reigns in heart of Germany

Posted by CaribShout on August 26, 2010 at 6:45pm

“Limbo your way to Tobago” was the overt message, and, with Tobago Lime as its motto, the Tourist Development Company Ltd’s (TDC) tour of Germany this summer was specifically to promote the island. Munich yesterday, Frankfurt today, Wiesbaden tomorr

Women go wild for men of The Cloth

Posted by CaribShout on August 26, 2010 at 6:30pm

Left: Jerome Alexander strides confidently against the wind. Centre, Jeremy Tai Chew in his element. Right:Russell Wilkinson-Taitt had women breathless. Photos: SEAN NERO
Men of The Cloth had women attending a charity fashion show, held at Satchmo’s

Chinese women celebrate 150 years in Guyana

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2010 at 8:24pm

“Chinese women came here as refugees, not knowing what to expect; to a strange land with strange foods and people, and an even stranger language. We have made our lives and our homes here among friends who showed us a welcoming hand and whom we set

Dare Yourself

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2010 at 7:56pm

Often, while I hover between dreams, the muse drops by with hints for a topic different from the one I have been working on. Roused from sleep, I reach for my notebook on the nightstand and scribble her dictation. This is what she left on a recent v

Ladies night out - Trini style

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2010 at 7:51pm in Entertainment

Beauties filled the precincts of the Trinidad Country Club in Maraval to witness the unveiling of Harts International Carnival 2011 portrayal Planet Rock designed by Gerald Hart. The launch, which was held on August 14, was a perfect reminder that C

Web of Support for Trini moms

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2010 at 7:48pm

When her first child was born four years ago, Suzette Camacho, like thousands of women before her, found herself inundated with questions and doubts. Where in Trinidad and Tobago could she find a good crib? Which paediatricians came most highly reco

Seafood feast in Trinidad

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2010 at 7:30pm

LEFT: Chef Sombat Mekhawong was one of the chefs behind the mouth-watering dishes. RIGHT: Executive chef Carlos Gomez Photos: Andre Alexander
The smell of seafood wafted through the Hilton Trinidad on Wednesday as throngs of people descended to tas

How to make growing your own vegetables earth-friendly

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2010 at 7:18pm

There was a time when it was the norm to go out in the yard and pull fresh vegetables up from the soil. At some point over the years, we moved from the goodness of home-grown vegetables toward processed foods and microwave dinners. Now consumers are

Child Safety is more than 'Don't talk to strangers'

Posted by CaribShout on August 20, 2010 at 8:29pm

Now that we’re at the beginning of summer, parents need to pay special attention to child safety protection. Malls are crowded; children wander and child abductors prey on kids. In light of the recent kidnappings, Treg Stark, creator of Professor Sa

Gyptian joins Jr. Gong & Nas on Distant Relatives tour

Posted by CaribShout on August 20, 2010 at 8:21pm

Gyptian

Just days after being recognized as the most popular dancehall artiste in North America,
based on on-line searches according to data from search engine Google, VP artist Gyptian has been added to the Damian "Jr Gong" Marley and NAS Distant

Gyptian performs at Club Genesis - Greensboro

Posted by CaribShout on August 20, 2010 at 11:05am

GBurkeImages Photo (All photos at: www.gburkeimages.com) Gyptian had the ladies rocking all night at Club Genesis, Greensboro NC. The Brightworks Promotion/Kode Blue event was a success as Gyptian fans braved the rain to hear this rising star. It we

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