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Jamaicans Turn Out for Independence Day Parade

Posted by CaribShout on August 6, 2009 at 7:51pm

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour at the national Independence Day Parade held this morning (Aug. 6) at King's House. Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out at King's House this morn

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

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

UVI students showcase summer research

Posted by CaribShout on August 2, 2009 at 10:40pm

Daily News Photo by CHRIS WALSH: UVI student Odari Thomas explains using mathematical models to digitally reproduce the human voice at the Summer Research Symposium. ST. THOMAS - University of the Virgin Islands students were animated and engaged a

A case for PetroCaribe

Posted by CaribShout on August 6, 2009 at 7:08pm

Caricom countries are hoping for a sympathetic ear from Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez when they present their case for a delay or alteration to proposed changes to the PetroCaribe agreement. Under the current terms and conditions of the agreement,

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.

Architecture for Humanity Joins Forces with Yéle Haiti

Posted by CaribShout on August 9, 2009 at 9:18am

Last week, a team from Architecture for Humanity (AFH) spent four days in Haiti with Wyclef Jean’s non-profit organization, Yéle Haiti, hoping to help with new design and building projects. Though Haiti has long been recognized as the poorest count

Villagers swarm beach for biggest event in Moruga - Trinidad

Posted by CaribShout on August 3, 2009 at 8:00pm

Scores of villagers converged on the Gran Chemin, Moruga, coastline yesterday to witness the reenactment of Christopher Columbus discovery of Trinidad 511 years ago. It is dubbed the biggest event in Moruga, but president of the Moruga 500 Committe

Castro hints at more belt-tightening for Cuba

Posted by CaribShout on July 26, 2009 at 11:40pm

Cuban President Raul Castro speaks in Holguin, 750 km east of Havana, during the celebrations for the Cuban National Day. AFP PHOTO By Jeff Franks HOLGUIN, Cuba (Reuters) -- More belt-tightening may lie ahead for Cuba as President Raul Castro said

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

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

'Bermuda is blessed with beautiful women'

Posted by CaribShout on July 29, 2009 at 9:32pm

A local fashion magazine is offering a chance to be a summer bombshell with just a little make-up in their latest edition. In the current issue of Style Bermuda models Tyka Edness, Rayneisha Bean and Christina Troja show this summer's must-have mak

Anguilla Celebration in New York

Posted by CaribShout on July 21, 2009 at 10:41pm

During the recently concluded Caribbean Week in New York, a slice of Anguilla was brought to New York by way of a rooftop celebration at the city’s meat packing district in downtown Manhattan. The Gansevoort Hotel elegant rooftop garden was transform

Time to give mediocrity the boot! The view from St. Lucia

Posted by CaribShout on July 30, 2009 at 9:36pm

If neither Kenny Anthony (R) or Stephenson King suits the bill then who will step up to the plate before it's too late? Our society has for some time now been in the vortex of Western style consumerism. Put this alongside a poor work ethic and low-

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

Russia to drill for oil off Cuba

Posted by CaribShout on July 29, 2009 at 6:27pm

A pump at an oilfield in Cuba. Havana imports most of its oil at a subsidised price from Venezuela Russia is to begin oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, after signing a deal with Cuba, says Cuban state media. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor

Timeline: US-Cuba relations

Posted by CaribShout on July 31, 2009 at 6:42pm

Fidel Castro making an impassioned speech. Fidel Castro has outlasted 10 US presidents The US has long sought the end of President Fidel Castro's regime and has had an economic embargo in place against Cuba since 1960. BBC News tracks the rocky rel

Singapore business delegation visits Jamaica

Posted by CaribShout on July 26, 2009 at 11:45pm

Minister of Transport and Works, Mike Henry(left), speaking at a meeting at his Ministry, Kingston, with members of a Singaporean team of investors who visited Jamaica last week. Seated beside him from left are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,

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

Divided diaspora hopes to find a single vision for Haiti's future

Posted by CaribShout on August 5, 2009 at 5:30pm

Former President Bill Clinton greets a young patient at a Gonaives, Hait, hospital during his July trip to the country. Clinton will be the guest speaker Sunday at the Haitian Diaspora Unity Congress. MARCO DORMINO / UNITED NATIONS Haitians and Hai

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