HAVANA, Cuba – The prestigious Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City as part of its farewell tour through the U.S. According to Prensa Latina news agency, last month the Cuban band and its lead singer Omara Portuondo performed at the White House, the first Cuban-based orchestra […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Calypsonian Samuel ‘Brigo’ Abraham “died” on social media for about 20 minutes last Thursday after a fellow Calypsonian declared he passed away and posted a tribute about his life and career. The post generated many comments from Brigo fans, who know him as much for his music and comedy as […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The minister of national security, Edmund Dillon, has strongly condemned the recent increase in homicides in Trinidad and Tobago, especially the spate of attacks on the lives of national security officers. Dillon expressed concern that officers who dedicate their lives to protect and serve citizens are apparently being targeted by […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Son of St. Croix Tim Duncan stands alone in NBA history. After the San Antonio Spurs’ 94-84 win over the New York Knicks, he has 954 career wins, the most for any player with one team – an amazing record. This is Duncan’s 19th season in San Antonio. Knicks forward Kristaps […]
At Joan Alexander & Friends’ 15th annual Soca Parang Lime last Sunday, T&T musical luminaries Joslynne Sealey and Etienne Charles exchange their respective CDs. Charles (Creole Christmas) made a surprise appearance to accompany show headliner Lord Relator. Sealey was in town to promote her CD Famous Arias. Alicia Sealey photo.
Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s long-anticipated logistics hub dream seems to be one step closer to becoming a reality. Designated Free Zone administrator and operator Masada Jamaica Limited has entered a concessionary agreement with lubricant blender Gulfray America’s Manufacturing Limited for development and management of the Spanish Town Free Zone to the tune of US$350 million. […]
LONDON, England – At the 84th National Honey Show here, the highly coveted Medal of Ukraine, awarded to the best honey in the world outside of the British Isles, was won this year by Eden Apiaries, a boutique organic apiary from the Caribbean island of Grenada. The winning beekeepers are environmental scientist Dr. Valma Jessamy […]
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao – The participation of Curacao, for the first time, in the Havana International Fair (FIHAV) 2015 will be a bright opportunity to strengthen links with Cuba, said Curacao Minister of Economy Stanley Palm. Shortly before leaving for Havana with a business delegation to show goods and services from Curacao at FIHAV, Palm referred […]
BELMOPAN, Belize – In a historic ruling, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ordered the Belize government to pay members of the Maya community compensation for breaching their constitutional rights. A fund of BZ$300,000 (US$150,375) is to be set up as a result of the order. The CCJ ruling was in favour of 25 members […]
Los Pajaros kicked off the 11th Anniversary of the Los Amigos in style at the official start of the 2015 Parang Season. Others on hand last Saturday night at Rembrandt Banquet Hall included Tony Maestre and Friends and Moka. Next up are Joan Alexander and Friends, together with Trinidad and Tobago Heritage Group, present […]
