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New Veterinary School for Antigua and Barbuda

Posted by CaribShout on August 23, 2009 at 9:34pm

A new Veterinary School will be established in Antigua and Barbuda through an association between the American University of Antigua and Virginia Tech. An official signing ceremony has already taken place in New York to bring effect to the establish

Gramps Morgan's Star Still Shining

Posted by CaribShout on September 1, 2009 at 9:30pm in Entertainment

Gramps Morgan performing in Charlotte N.C. GBurkeImages Photo Reggae’s fastest rising star Gramps Morgan has just achieved a rare enviable feat of moving over 12,000 units of his blazing hot debut album “2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1” on the Dada Son E

Paul's 'just doing my own thing'

Posted by CaribShout on August 25, 2009 at 8:30pm

Sean Paul performing in Greensboro, N.C. Jamaican dancehall star Sean Paul has released his fourth album Imperial Blaze. The 36-year-old represented his country at water polo until his mid-20s, when he launched his music career. His hits include Gi

Ready for Beijing follow-up, Bolt ‘itching’ to run

Posted by CaribShout on August 13, 2009 at 8:54pm

Usain Bolt at his pre-champs press conference in Berlin (Getty Images) Berlin, Germany – “Itching” to get back into action, Usain Bolt said he’s ready for what may be the signature show case showdown of the 12th IAAF World Championships. “I just ca

Dominica establishes diplomatic relations with the Republic of Finland

Posted by CaribShout on August 26, 2009 at 8:00pm

In keeping with its stated commitment to expand its diplomatic relationships around the world for the benefit of the people of Dominica, the Government of Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit has recently established diplomatic relations with the

Sean Paul is back and So Fine!

Posted by CaribShout on August 9, 2009 at 11:00am

CaribShout banner as backdrop, Sean Paul performing in Greensboro, N.C.. Photo by: gburkeimages.com With the premiere of his new track, So Fine late last month, VP/Atlantic recording artiste Sean Paul is back with something fresh since his last set

Universal Access To Health Care In Caribbean Prolonging Life. Some Countries in Region lead U.S. in Life Expectancy rate

Posted by CaribShout on September 1, 2009 at 9:31pm

Their birthplaces may not have America’s most sophisticated health services, but people in several Caribbean countries are living just as long as Americans. As a matter of fact, in a few cases, they are actually outliving White and Black Americans.

Dominica: OECS Focuses On Global Downturn

Posted by CaribShout on July 21, 2009 at 10:33pm

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Finance Ministers from the sub-regional Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) meet here last Friday to discuss the impact the global economic crisis is having on their economies. Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt

Hot Styles at Red Eye - Antigua

Posted by CaribShout on July 29, 2009 at 9:00pm

Carnival is in the air so once again partygoers got the opportunity to show off their best last weekend at yet another pre-Carnival fete. This time it was the annual Red Eye breakfast fete held at the Antigua Recreation Grounds. Grrrr.They even br

Lancers FC Win Castries Council Soccerama

Posted by CaribShout on July 30, 2009 at 9:27pm

Lancers FC emerged winners of the Castries Football Council (CFC) season opening soccerama on Sunday at the Vigie playing field. Lancers FC executed a clinical 2 goals to nil victory over a youthful but spirited NYAH in the finals. Lancers FC’s goa

Wyclef Jean's Hopes For Haiti. CBS' Scott Pelley On The Rock Star's Efforts To Help His Homeland

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 7:51pm

To live the life of Wyclef Jean is to believe that almost anything is possible. Wyclef is a Grammy Award winning multimillionaire rock star who comes from Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. He's one of thousands of Haitians who i

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

Saving Charlotte Amalie

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 7:00pm

By MEGAN POINSKI ST. THOMAS - Downtown Charlotte Amalie has been renowned worldwide as a charming and historic city. On a walk through downtown, many beautifully restored buildings line both sides of the streets. Their brickwork, facades, windows,

Bolt and Gay highlight in London, Day 2 - IAAF World Athletics Tour

Posted by CaribShout on July 25, 2009 at 8:07pm

Usain Bolt in full flow 4x100m relay mode in London (Getty Images) London, UK - There were world leading performances for Lashinda Demus and Tirunesh Dibaba on the second day of the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace today but it was sprinte

Future of CARICOM states will always be challenged by small size, says Jamaica PM

Posted by CaribShout on July 28, 2009 at 9:30pm

Prime Minister Bruce Golding listens keenly to some Caricom advice from former Prime Minister PJ Patterson a guest at a reception in celebration of the conferment of the Order of the Caribbean Community. KINGSTON, Jamaica (OPM) -- Jamaican Prime Mi

Reliving Cuba's revolution

Posted by CaribShout on July 31, 2009 at 6:20pm

CUBAN REVOLUTION MAPPED Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba 50 years ago after mounting one of the most successful guerrilla campaigns in history. Operating out of the Sierra Maestra, a densely forested mountain range on the eastern tip of Cuba, his

Jamaican teen to publish second novel in US

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 8:08pm

Young author Jesu Mills leafs through a copy of his first novel, 'Singers Undercover', with father Kernel and mom Veronica in the Millses' hometown of Morningside, St Elizabeth. - Norman Grindley Photo A 17-year-old Jamaican is now being counted am

Against the wind Bolt blasts 9.91

Posted by CaribShout on July 24, 2009 at 11:00pm

London, UK – A cool, blustery wind put paid to any chance of fast times on the first day of the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace this evening, but Usain Bolt still managed to put on a show for his expectant public. Sprinting into a headwind

Save Haiti. Region will regret if they don't intervene to make things right. The view from Trinidad

Posted by CaribShout on August 4, 2009 at 9:33pm

READY TO ACT: Tracy Wilson, left, Director of Education in the Emancipation Support Committee (ESC), chats with Khafra Kambon, centre, chairman, and guest speaker Andaiye before the final session of the Kwame Ture Memorial Lecture series on Sunday a

An Amazon Culture Withers as Food Dries Up

Posted by CaribShout on August 1, 2009 at 10:27am

A woman and a child of the Kamayurá tribe in the Amazon bathed in a lake on the evening of June 6. Members of the tribe usually bathe three times each day. XINGU NATIONAL PARK, Brazil — As the naked, painted young men of the Kamayurá tribe prepare

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