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Community:
Anguilla Census 2011 Blog up and running
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July 01, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla -
The Statistics Department wishes
to announce that its blog –
‘Anguilla 2011 Population and
Housing Census’ is up and
running. In addition to the
google blog the Department will
simultaneously post articles to
the Anguilla talk’s web forum.
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Community:
First Annual Digicel Junior Cycling Championship
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 July 01, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla.
Digicel Anguilla is sponsoring
the First Annual Digicel Junior
Cycling Championship Race which
will be held July 11th and 12th.
(More...) |
Community:
A Beautiful Family Evening Out at the George Gordon Gospel Concert
on July 4th, 2009.
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June 30, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla: The
Arijah Children’s Foundation is
pleased to announce a new sales
offer for admission to the
George Gordon Gospel Concert on
July 4th, 2009. A reduced Adult
admission is now $20 US and
Children $5 US. For those
persons wanting a George Gordon
CD, we are still happy to offer
Adult admission of $30 US which
includes a CD.
(More...) |
Community:
ROAD CLOSURE FOR NATIONAL HURRICANE EXERCISE
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June 25, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla: The
Sixteenth Annual Public
Utilities Hurricane Exercise
involving the island’s major
utility companies will take
place on Wednesday 1st July
between the hours of 7am and
3pm.
(More...) |
Community: Anguilla
prepares for 2011 Census - information to be distributed and subsequent
feedback requested.
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June 25, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla: The Statistics Department of the
Government of Anguilla, is in the process of planning for
the island's 6th Population and Housing Census which
was last conducted in May 2001 and by law is due in May 2011
- 10 years later. Previous censuses, which are simply
processes to acquire information about every member of a
given population, were conducted in 1960, 1974, 1984 and
1992.
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Community:
GOLD-Dinner! Anguilla’s chance to sample the Gold Medal winning cuisine
of the National Culinary Team and Caribbean Chef of the Year Glendon
Carty
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June 25, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla:
The Anguilla Hotel and Tourism
Association in partnership with
DaVida Restaurant is delighted
to announce a special event to
celebrate Anguilla’s fantastic
success at the Taste of the
Caribbean Competition in Puerto
Rico.
(More...) |
Community:
Gov Enters Pilot Partnership for Training in the Arts with the Klassique
Academy of Dance and the Performing Arts Anguilla (KADPAA).
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June 22, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla: The
Ministry of Social Development-
Department of Youth and Culture
has entered into a pilot
partnership for training in the
arts with Klassique Academy of
Dance and the Performing Arts,
Anguilla.(More...) |
Business:
LIME Launches ‘Talk Free Hour’!
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June 22, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla:
LIME prepaid mobile customers
can now talk for an hour and
five minutes and only pay for
five minutes.
(More...) |
Community:
2009 All Hazard Risk Reduction and Safety Fair & Annual Essential
Services Hurricane Exercise
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June 22, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla) -
The National Disaster Management
Committee and its’ Essential
Services Sub-Committee will be
holding its Annual Utilities
Hurricane Exercise on 1 July
2009, from 9.00 – 1.00 p.m.
(More...) |
Community:
Scotiabank sponsors "A Beautiful Evening of Praise for A Beautiful
Cause"
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June 19, 2009:
Scotiabank, known for its
commitment to supporting the
community and children, is once
again reaching out by sponsoring
the 2nd annual fundraising event
of The Arijah Children's
Foundation "A Beautiful Evening
of Praise for A Beautiful
Cause".
(More...) |
OECS:
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States launches TV series, song
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June 19, 2009:
St Lucia (CMC): The nine-nation
Organisation of Eastern
Caribbean States (OECS) marked
its 28th anniversary yesterday
with initiatives aimed at
furthering efforts towards a
political union among member
states.
(More...) |
Community:
THE BIGGER, BETTER NETWORK REWARDS ITS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LOYALTY!
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June 18, 2009:
The Babrow Building,
The Valley, Anguilla, Digicel Customers in
Anguilla are now to receive even
more value with the launch today
of a new promotion, “Talk Text &
Win”.
(More...) |
Community:
Ministry Of Social Development Begins Implementation Of Job Education
And Skill Development Initiative
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June 17, 2009:
The Ministry of Social
Development has begun
implementation of its Job
Education and Skill Development
Initiative or Job Link Up.
(More...) |
Community:
Are Invading Lionfish Already in Anguillian Waters?
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June 17, 2009:
Once spotted in Anguillian
waters DFMR plans to initiate an
eradication programme at popular
bathing beaches. Because the
Lionfish are territorial they
remain in the same location for
extended periods and thus can be
easily removed.
(More...) |
Community:
Junior Optimist Clubs of Anguilla Sponsored Walk a Great Success
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June 17, 2009:
Not even a drop of rain or
the threatening sting of the sun
could have dampened the spirits
of the enthusiastic bunch of
junior Optimists who turned out
in large numbers to honour their
commitment to walk for a cause.(More...) |
Tourism:
Anguilla's Chef Glendon Carty voted Caribbean's Top Chef - Team wins top
medals.
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June 15, 2009:
"THE MOUSE THAT ROARED" - Anguilla Chef Glendon Carty was voted the
Caribbean's Top Chef last night at the Taste of the Caribbean finals and the
Anguilla National Culinary Team took home top medals in every category.(More...) |
Community: ANGUILLIAN STUDENT AT
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY GETS WORK PUBLISHED
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June 15, 2009:
Anguillian student, Miss
Maria Reid has been recognised
for her writing and
international experience at York
University in Toronto, Canada.(More...) |
Tourism: Team Gold for Anguilla!! Anguilla shines in first round of TASTE of THE
CARIBBEAN competition and now our chefs compete for individual honors...
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June 14, 2009:
Trudy Nixon, Executive Director of the AHTA has today announced that
Anguilla has been awarded a GOLD TEAM MEDAL in the Taste of the Caribbean
Culinary Competition - taking place this weekend in Puerto Rico. Anguillian
Chefs Glendon, Darren, Justin, Colin & Dean and bartender Catherine did a
FANTASTIC job and the auditorium exploded with enthusiastic support as their
GOLD MEDAL was announced. (More...) |
Community:
Chris Bryant MP appointed Minister for the Overseas Territories
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June 11, 2009:
Following a reshuffle of UK
Government Ministers, Chris
Bryant MP has been appointed
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of
State and Minister for the
Overseas Territories at the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office. (More...) |
Community:
Minister of Finance Says Gov. Sensitive to Concerns Raised about
Proceeds of Crime Bill.
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June 10, 2009:
(Hon Victor
Banks, Minster of Finance, The Valley Anguilla. ) The
Government of Anguilla is aware
that over the last few days
there has been considerable
discussion in the media, among
key stakeholders and in the
public at large about the
Proceeds of Crime Bill. The
Government notes and is
sensitive to the concerns raised
by all persons who participated
in the discussion. (More...) |
Business:
LUCKY LIME CUSTOMERS NOW FLASHING BLACKBERRY STORMS
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 June 09, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla:
Several lucky LIME customers
across the Caribbean are now
enjoying the unparalleled
versatility of the incomparable
Blackberry Storm free of charge. (More...) |
Community:
LIME READY FOR 2009 HURRICANE SEASON
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June 08, 2009:
The Valley, Anguilla – With
the official start of the
hurricane season on June 1,
LIME, the premier
telecommunications company in
the region is assuring its
customers that it is fully
prepared for any eventuality.
Playing its part to ensure that
its customers are likewise
prepared, the company has
announced a major awareness
campaign through a combination
of useful information and
exciting offers (More...) |
Community:
TIES THAT BIND: OECS leaders meet Libyan delegation
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June 08, 2009:
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC
- Leaders from the Organisation
of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
have ended a meeting here
Saturday with a delegation from
Libya agreeing to the
establishment of a Libyan
commercial bank in the
sub-region. (More...) |
Community:
Department of Probation Observes Probation Week 2009
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June 08, 2009:
The 2nd
Bi-Annual Probation Week of the
Department of Probation under
the theme “Working Together to
Reduce Re-Offending,” will be
officially opened today with a
radio address from the Minister
of Social Development, Mr. Evan
Mc. Neil Rogers and an address
from Chief Probation Officer
Mrs. Jocelyn Johnson-Carty. The
week begun on Sunday 7th June
with a church service at Central
Baptist Church in Rey Hill. (More...) |
Community:
Chesney Hughes, signed by Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
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June 03, 2009:
18-year old Anguillian
left-handed batsman, Chesney
Hughes has signed a deal through
to 2011, with Derbyshire County
Cricket Club. (More...) |
Community:
Cultural Artifacts Returned to Anguilla
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June 02, 2009:
FBI National Press Office)
The FBI today returned more than
100 bronze medallions to the
Government of Anguilla in a
ceremony during the island’s
42nd national holiday, or
Anguilla Day, celebrations. The
medallions were presented to The
Honorable Mr. Osbourne Fleming,
Chief Minister, by Samuel
Bryant, Jr., the FBI Legal
Attaché in Bridgetown.
(More...) |
Community:
Text of the Open Letter sent to Anguilla's Chief Minister by local
entrepreneur, Mr. Sheridan Smith
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June 02, 2009:
The following is an
open letter addressed to the
Chief Minister of Anguilla and
written by Mr. Sheridan Smith,
CEO/OWNER, Sheriton Development
Inc. The letter was dated May
25, 2009.
(More...) |
ANT: Window
To Our Wetlands: May 2009 - Anguilla National Trust
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June 02, 2009:
May saw the fruits of
April’s breeding and nesting
labour. Last month almost 30
Black-necked stilts were
observed nesting on Anguilla’s
ponds, with the majority being
on Road Salt Pond.
(More...) |
Region:
Bermuda Man, Believed Lost At Sea, Turns Up Safe In Anguilla.
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May 28, 2009:
A Bermuda man, George
Lambert, believed lost at sea,
turned up safe on the Rocks at
Sandy Ground Anguilla over the
weekend, about 3 weeks since
reportedly a merchant ship last
saw his 26ft yacht, Endurance
II.
(More...) |
Community:
Persons Receiving the Anguilla Badge of Honour and Queens
Certificate for
2009
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May 27, 2009:
Minister Fleming today
announced the list of persons
being honoured with the Anguilla
Badge of Honour and Queen’s
Certificate on Tuesday June 2nd,
2009 during the official parade
to mark the 42nd Anniversary of
the Anguilla Revolution and
Anguilla Day. The Parade takes
place at the James Ronald
Webster Park at 8am.(More...)) |
Community:
ABS 2008 - Listed Businesses are asked to contact the
Anguilla Statistics Department
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May 26, 2009:
Anguilla National
Accounts and Balance of Payments
- FINAL REMINDER
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Community:
Arijah Children’s Foundation Fundraising Thermometer Keeps On
Rising
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May 19, 2009:
“We are still doing it!”
says Jacquie Ruan of Ripples
Restaurant as she gives a
donation check of $6344.00 to
Arijah Harrigan of funds raised
during the annual Ripples’ St.
Patrick’s Night bash (March
2009).
(More...) |
Community:
GOVERNOR, H.E. ALISTAIR HARRISON'S Says His Immediate Priority
will be Financial Regulation in Anguilla.
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May 19, 2009:
(Anguilla, BWI) -
“investigations are ongoing into
over $100 million worth of
financial crime involving the
Anguilla financial services at
the moment”
(More...) |
Community:
Anguilla to compete in Caribbean “Culinary Olympics”
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May 19, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla) - The
Anguilla Hotel and Tourism
Association are delighted to
announce that Anguilla will be
fielding a team to compete in
the TASTE of the CARIBBEAN 2009.
(More...) |
Community:
Anguilla to host the 18th Annual Conference of Attorneys General
of the UK Overseas Territories
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May 19, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla) -
Anguilla is to host the 18th
Annual Conference of Attorneys
General of the UK Overseas
Territories from 26th -28th May
2009 at the Conference Centre of
the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa,
Meads Bay.
(More...) |
Community:
Medical Management of Migrant Workers in Anguilla
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May 18, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla) -
According to Anguilla's Labour
Commissioner, Russel Reid,
effective immediately, The
Executive Council has agreed
that all persons seeking work
permits should obtain a Medical
Certificate from a Health
Authority of Anguilla Medical
Officer.
(More...) |
Community:
The Optimist Club invites applications for ‘Youth in the
Community Award’
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May 14, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla) - As
part of its commitment to
recognising and rewarding
positive contributions of young
persons to the community, the
Optimist Club of Anguilla
inviting any young person
between the ages of 13 to 30 to
apply for the ‘Youth in the
Community Award.’
(More...) |
Community:
WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SOCIETY DAY
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May 13, 2009:
Anguilla joins with the
region and world community in
the observance of World
Telecommunication and
Information Society Day on
Sunday May 17th, 2009.
(More...) |
Community:
ST. KITTS NEVIS ASSOCIATION IN ANGUILLA (SKNAIA) BRINGS CHEER ON
MOTHER’S DAY
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May 13, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla)
According to Mr. Bernard Wattley
Chairman of Steering Committee
of the St Kitts Nevis
Association in Anguilla (SKNAIA),
in a continuing show of
community mindedness the SKNAIA
sought to bring cheer to five
(5) mothers in the community on
Mother’s Day Sunday 10th May
through its regular distribution
of food baskets (More...) |
Business:
PUC’s Decision Final – LIME ordered to remove ‘All-Talk’
permanently from local market
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May 13, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla -
LIME Release): After
deliberating for several weeks,
the Public Utilities Commission
of Anguilla (PUC) has now ruled
that ‘All Talk’, the hugely
popular mobile offering from
LIME, must be completely
withdrawn from the local market
by Thursday 28 May 2009.
(More...) |
Community:
21 Years and Still Going Strong - Anguilla Primary School
Spelling Bee
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May 12, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla ) The
Valley, Anguilla – It’s that
time of year again for the
annual Primary School Spelling
Bee. The event marks 21 years
this year, with sponsor LIME,
continuing to demonstrate its
commitment to the Anguillan
community especially to our
youth and their education. This
year’s event takes place at the
Stoney Ground Primary School on
Thursday 14 May 2009 beginning
at 7:30pm
(More...) |
Community:
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR ANGUILLA DAY 2009
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May 11, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla )
ANGUILLA AT 42, MOVING ON AS WE
CELEBRATE WITH YOU.
(More...) |
Community:
2nd REMINDER Annual Business Survey (ABS) 2008 - Businesses
asked to complete questionnaire as required by law.
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May 11, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla ) The
overall response rate now stands
at a mere 12%.
(More...) |
Community:
182 sit Music Examinations in Anguilla
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May 07, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla ) Some
182 students in Anguilla are
this week sitting practical
music examinations administered
by the United Kingdom-based
Associated Board of the Royal
Schools of Music.
(More...) |
Community:
Window To Our Wetlands: April 2009, Anguilla National Trust
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May 05, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla )
Despite low water levels in most
of Anguilla’s ponds, April was
an exciting time for the bird
monitoring programme.
(More...) |
Community:
Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse in the Eastern Caribbean
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May 05, 2009:
(The Valley, Anguilla ) A
two-day symposium will be held
in Barbados on May 11 and 12,
2009 to consider the report of a
landmark study of child sexual
abuse in the Eastern Caribbean .
(More...) |
Community:
Jr. RED CROSS/ W.I.S.E First Aid Certificate Presentation
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May 01, 2009:
Members of the Junior Red
Cross and the students of the
Workshop Initiative Support
Education (W.I.S.E.) programme
this week, completed a Basic
First-Aid course held by the
Anguilla Red Cross.
(More...) |
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July 02,
2009:
Lara and Bravo family
ties - Darren and Brian
genetically linked. (More...)
June 30,
2009:
“BEST I HAVE BOWLED FOR A
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Entertainment:
Reggae Sumfest 2009 To Be Dedicated To Michael Jackson
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July 02,
2009: CaribPR Newswire,
KINGSTON, Jamaica: This year`s
`world greatest show case` of
reggae music will be dedicated
to the memory of the King of
Pop, Michael Jackson, Reggae
Sumfest officials said this
week. (More...) |
Business:
LIME LAUNCHES JAMAICA’S NEWEST, FASTEST 3G NETWORK
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June 24,
2009: Kingston, Jamaica:
With the two Bravos (Dwayne and
Darren) now selected to the West
Indies squad for the first two
Digicel One Day Internationals
thoughts will naturally drift
towards siblings playing cricket
on the world stage. (More...) |
Windies
Cricket:
BRAVO BROTHERS SPECIAL STOLLMEYER CONNECTION
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June 22,
2009: Kingston, Jamaica:
With the two Bravos (Dwayne and
Darren) now selected to the West
Indies squad for the first two
Digicel One Day Internationals
thoughts will naturally drift
towards siblings playing cricket
on the world stage. (More...) |
Jamaica:
Evangelist Paul Lewis Charged with Sexually assaulting 14 and 15
year old girls on visit to Jamaica.
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June 18,
2009: The popular Jamaican-born American evangelist Paul Lewis was
reportedly remanded by a Jamaican Court on Wednesday until July 7th,
after appearing on charges of sexually assaulting two teen
girls. (More...) |
Health:
Bahamas Ministry of Health Reports Second Confirmed Swine Flu
Case
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June 17,
2009: The Ministry of
Health is reporting the second
confirmed case of Influenza A (HINI)
in The Bahamas. The reported
case occurred in a young adult
resident of The Bahamas who had
visited New York from 29 May to
03 June 2009. (More...) |
Nature:
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S 2009 GREENDEX™ SURVEY OF CONSUMERS IN 17
COUNTRIES FINDS INCREASE IN GREEN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR WORLDWIDE
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June 16,
2009:
WASHINGTON—In their second
annual survey to measure and
monitor consumer behaviors that
have an impact on the
environment, the National
Geographic Society and the
international polling firm
GlobeScan have found an increase
in environmentally friendly
consumer behavior in 13 of the
14 countries that were surveyed
in both 2008 and 2009.
(More...) |
Tourism:
COURT THROWS OUT DIGICEL CONTEMPT CASE AGAINST LIME AND ITS
EXECUTIVES
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June 10,
2009: Kingston, Jamaica:
The Contempt proceedings brought
by Digicel against LIME’s
Country Manager, Geoff Houston
and Executive Vice President,
Carrier Services, Lawrence
McNaughton and LIME were today
thrown out by the Hon. Mr.
Justice Glen Brown. (More...) |
Tourism:
14th CARIBBEAN HOTEL & TOURISM INVESTMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR MAY
4-6, 2010 IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
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June 08,
2009: CHTA, CTO to Hold
Largest Regional Investment
Meeting at Puerto Rico
Convention Center (More...) |
Travel:
Grenada holding on to Air Jamaica flights
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June 04,
2009: ST. GEORGE'S,
Grenada - As the Caribbean
struggles for tourism business
in the slower summer months
ahead, Grenada, "the Spice
Island," is trying to make sure
that international air access to
the island is the least of its
worries. (More...) |
Entertainment:
WHY to Honor Wyclef Jean for his Commitment to Fighting Poverty -
Antilia Partners with WHY to Promote Caribbean Cause
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 June 02,
2009: New York- On
Monday, June 8, 2009 at the
Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in
New York City, WHY (World Hunger
Year) will honor the three 2009
WHY-Chapin Award recipients as
well as recognize several 2008
Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Award
winners, representing grassroots
organizations in the United
States that have moved beyond
charity to create change in
their communities. (More...) |
Tourism:
CHTA UNVEILS LINE UP OF ‘TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN' WORKSHOPS FOR
REGION'S LARGEST CULINARY EVENT, SAN JUAN, JUNE 12 – 14
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June 02,
2009: CORAL GABLES, FL
(June 2, 2009) – Now in the
final preparation stages for
Taste of the Caribbean, the
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism
Association (CHTA) is announcing
its comprehensive line up of
educational seminars, workshops
and demonstrations in store for
hoteliers, restaurateurs and
food & beverage professionals at
the largest and most important
culinary event in the region. (More...) |
Medical:
Bahamas Ministry of Health Confirms Swine Flu Case in The Country
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June 02,
2009: The Ministry of
Health in the Bahamas is
reporting a confirmed case of
Influenza A (HINI) in the
country. The reported case
occurred in a young adult
visitor who came from New York
to The Bahamas on 25 May 2009
and returned to New York on 26
May to recover at home. (More...) |
Entertainment:
NEW YORK LAUNCH FOR REGGAE SUMFEST
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June 02,
2009: CaribPR Wire, NEW
YORK, NY, Mon. June 1, 2009:
Promoters of the world's
greatest showcase of reggae
music will return to the Big
Apple later this month for the
2009 kick-off of Reggae Sumfest. (More...) |
Business:
BBC World Service now in FM across Tobago, with new relay launch
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May 28,
2009: - (London). People
in Tobago can now listen to BBC
World Service in FM quality by
tuning in to BBC 98.7 FM, with
the launch of a dedicated FM
transmitter on the island.
Audiences will now have access
to a wide range of BBC
programming, including content
tailored specifically for the
Caribbean region. (More...) |
Tourism:
Agencies team up to provide right climate for tourism
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May 27,
2009: - Oxford University
and the Caribbean Community
Climate Change Center brought
several agencies, ministries and
conservation groups together
Tuesday to begin formulating
specific strategies to protect
tourism in the Bahamas and
Caribbean countries from the
effects of climate change. (More...) |
Tourism:
COMPLEMENT, NOT COMPETE - ST. MAARTEN SHARES ITS VISION
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May 26,
2009: - NEW YORK (May 25,
2009) - The scriptures teach us
that there is safety in the
multitude of counselors, and
following a recent visit to the
Dutch Caribbean territory of St.
Maarten I got the impression
that tourism leaders there -
from the director of tourism to
the head of a local destination
management company - have
expelled insularity from their
thinking, opting instead to
embrace a regional identity and
spirit of cooperation. (More...) |
Sport:
WEST INDIES TEAM FALLS TO ANOTHER HEAVY DEFEAT
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May 24,
2009: - The Digicel-sponsored
West Indies team below-par tour
of England continued on Sunday
as it was beaten by six wickets
with 14 overs to spare by the
hosts in the second one-day
international at Bristol. The
visitors must now win Tuesday’s
third and final one-dayer at
Birmingham to square the series
and salvage something from the
brief visit. (More...) |
Business:
FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL TOURISM
PROMISE TO
2 REGIONAL SCHOLARS
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May 22,
2009: - SAN JUAN, Puerto
Rico (May 19, 2009) - A thrilled
Fitus Lavia from St.
Maarten and a very grateful St.
Lucian, Gemi St. Paul, were
recently selected from over 90
applicants to receive the annual
FirstCaribbean International
Bank scholarship awards
administered through the CHTA
Education Foundation. (More...) |
Tourism:
ST. MAARTEN-ST.MARTIN: PROMOTING THE CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE
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May 21,
2009: - PHILIPSBURG, St.
Maarten (May 21, 2009) -
Caribbean leaders who continue
to resist the call to market the
region as a single destination
should be inspired by the
nations of St. Maarten and St.
Martin, which share an island
and are successfully branding
themselves in the global
marketplace by embracing the
concept that, often, the sum is
greater than the parts.
(More...) |
Sport:
GAYLE ADMITS HIS TEAM STRUGGLED IN COLD CONDITIONS
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May 18,
2009: - Digicel-sponsored
West Indies captain, Chris
Gayle, admitted his team found
it difficult to cope with the
frigid May weather as it slumped
to a 0-2 series sweep at the
hands of hosts England, with an
innings defeat in the second
Test at Chester-le-Street on
Monday.
(More...) |
Entertainment:
IRIE JAMBOREE WINS AWARD FOR 'CONCERT OF THE YEAR' AT IRAWMA
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May 11,
2009: - New York: For the
third time in six years, North
America's premier reggae
festival - Irie Jamboree - won
the award for "Concert of the
Year" at the 28th Annual
International Reggae & World
Music Award (IRAWMA)(More...) |
Sport:
DIGICEL KICK START CLINICS KICK OFF IN BARBADOS
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May 09,
2009: - Liverpool
Football Club and Sunderland
Association Football Club on
board with Digicel in youth
talent search across Caribbean
and Central America (More...) |
Travel:
Air Jamaica Announces New Baggage Policy For New York-Grenada And
New York-Barbados Flights
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May 08,
2009: Skipper, Chris
Gayle, has promised that his
Digicel-sponsored West Indies
team will not give up the Wisden
Trophy without a fight despite
the ten-wicket opening match
defeat at the hands of England
inside three days at Lords on
Friday.
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Windies
Cricket:
GAYLE SAYS TEAM CAPABLE OF BOUNCING BACK FROM HEAVY LOSS
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May 08,
2009: Skipper, Chris
Gayle, has promised that his
Digicel-sponsored West Indies
team will not give up the Wisden
Trophy without a fight despite
the ten-wicket opening match
defeat at the hands of England
inside three days at Lords on
Friday.
(More...) |
Windies
Cricket:
SWANN, ONIONS TORMENT WEST INDIES ON DAY TWO
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May 07,
2009: The West Indies
endured a nightmare day at
Lord’s on Thursday as Graeme
Swann, with bat and ball, and
debutant pacer Graham Onions,
with a five-wicket haul, gave
England a winning platform after
only two days of the first Test.
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Related:
DYSON:
“TEAM MUST SHOW
FIGHT TO AVOID DEFEAT”
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Region:
WINDJAMMER LANDING VILLA BEACH RESORT & SPA IN ST. LUCIA RECEIVES
PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARD FROM INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL
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May 06,
2009: MIAMI, FL -
Interval International, a
leading global provider of
vacation services, presented
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach
Resort & Spa in St. Lucia with
the Interval International
Premier ResortSM award for 2009
at a ceremony held recently at
the property. The annual award
recognizes resorts that provide
outstanding vacation experiences
with state-of-the-art
conveniences, and modern
features and appointments.
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Sport:
GAYLE INSISTS HE AND HIS TEAM ARE READY FOR TOUGH ENGLISH
CHALLENGE
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May 05,
2009: Less than two
months after Chris Gayle lifted
the Wisden Trophy in the Digicel
Series in the Caribbean, the
West Indies will have to battle
a determined England, chilly
conditions and a feeble build-up
to ensure that the coveted prize
isn’t given right back as the
first Test of the two-match
series begins at Lord’s on
Wednesday (6 am EC time/5 am JCA).
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Tourism:
CHTA, Puerto Rico Host ‘Taste Of The Caribbean' At Caribe Hilton
In San Juan, June 12 – 14, 2009
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April 28,
2009: Culinary teams
from Anguilla, Antigua,
Barbados, British Virgin
Islands, Curaçao, Grenada,
Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia,
St. Maarten/St. Martin, Trinidad
and Tobago and U.S. Virgin
Islands have signed up to
compete for the honor of
Caribbean Chef of the Year,
Caribbean Pastry Chef of the
Year and Caribbean Bartender of
the Year.
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Sport:
DIGICEL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WEST INDIES CRICKETER JEROME
TAYLOR
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 April 28,
2009: Kingston, Jamaica:
As part of its ongoing support
of the development of cricket in
the West Indies, Digicel, proud
sponsor of West Indies cricket,
today announced a three-year
individual sponsorship deal with
West Indies fast bowler, Jerome
Taylor.
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Region:
Government Tables Bills to Liberalize Communications in The
Bahamas
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April 22,
2009: -The
Electronic Communications Bill
-The Utilities Regulation and
Competition Authority Bill
-The Utilities Appeal Tribunal
Bill.
These Bills will allow for the
privatization of The Bahamas
Telecommunications Company
Limited, the early licensing of
additional operators in fixed
line and mobile telephony; the
liberalization of the provision
of cable television services;
and the permission of
unrestricted provision of
broadband services throughout
The Bahamas.
(More...) |
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