KINGSTON, Jamaica – “Excuse me while I light my spliff. Good God I gotta take a lift. From reality I just can’t drift, That’s why I’m staying with this riff.” It was fitting that head of the Bob Marley Group of Companies, Marie Bruce, and Brand Manager Debbie Bissoon, made a bold attempt to perform […]
“Regardless of the committees you’re on, the roles you have, regardless of party demands; and the partisanship that will continue to exist in this House … your one job that you cannot forget is to be a strong voice in service of the people who sent you here from your constituencies.” Methinks that sentiment from […]
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 – The ruling party in Belize, the United Democratic Party (UDP), led by Prime Minister Dean Barrow, won a record third term in general elections held last week. In preliminary results, the UDP won 21 of the country’s 31 constituencies while the main opposition People’s United Party (PUP) had won 10. The newly […]
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 […]
The notion that religion plays an important role in childhood moral development is not necessarily true a new international study suggests. The study by a team of developmental psychologists from the University of Chicago published Nov. 5 concludes that children of religious parents may not be as altruistic as those parents think. A team led […]
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 […]
BOGOTÁ, Columbia – Thousands of South Americans keen on taking a holiday in Barbados will have a new non-stop option via Avianca from Dec. 2. The new Bogotá to Bridgetown direct flights, with flying time of just three hours and 10 minutes, will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. CEO William […]
