Caribbean RoundUp
From Caribbean Life By Devika Ragoonanan Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali speaks during a press conference after meeting behind closed doors with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Argyle, St. Vincent, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. AP Photo/Lucanus D. Ollivierre Barbados Commissioner of…
Vybz Kartel: Jamaica dancehall star’s murder conviction overturned
Getty Images Vybz Kartel, pictured in 2005, was sentenced more than 10 years ago From BBC The 48-year-old was given a life sentence in 2014 for the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams on the Caribbean island. His successful appeal, heard…
Caribbean Tourism Fireworks – March 14, 2024
Source: Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association HO: Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) WHAT: Caribbean Tourism Fireworks – CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace WHEN: Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. ET WHERE: CHTA’s Facebook page for general attendees: https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanHotelAndTourismAssociation WHY: CHTA is offering a first-hand…
Bridging Books and Bytes: The UWI St. Augustine’s Alma Jordan Library and The UWI Global Campus’ Digital Learning Innovation unite to redefine learning spaces with XR Technologies
Ms. Jolie Rajah, a Faculty Liaison Librarian at the Alma Jordan Library, performs a 3D scan of a unique collection item, crafting its precise digital twin for enhanced archival and educational purposes. Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Wednesday,…
Hookie returns Jam Car ’24
Hookie returns in Grand Style for Jamaica’s Carnival 2024 Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – Hookie, the premier event brand which is synonymous with vibrant Caribbean entertainment in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV), is set to make its…
Jamaica: Alleged firebombing of house in Central Village leaves four dead
From The Gleaner The reported firebombing resulted in the deaths of a woman, her two daughters and her grandchild. – Contributed photo Four members of a family perished in a case of suspected arson in a section of Central Village…
The UWI community mourns the loss of beloved colleague, Marcia Erskine
Marcia Erskine The UWI, Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, March 11, 2024— “Marcia Erskine was an integral member of The UWI family. Her sudden demise is an immeasurable loss.” These were among some of the sentiments expressed by colleagues upon hearing…
CHTA honors the legacy of late Caribbean PR executive
Marcia Erskine FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is honoring the legacy of Marcia Erskine, a distinguished Trinidadian public relations expert, following her unexpected death in Jamaica, where she lived. Nicola Madden-Greig, president of…
Jamaica’s Coalition for Forests calls for a more participatory national budgeting process
Some of the members of the CSO Coalition for Forests:L to R: Nicole Leotaud (CANARI); Ayisha Carty (Northern Rio MinhoLFMC); Adrian Henriquez (JEEAN); Hugh Dixon (STEA); KeishaHarrison (RISE Life); Jodie-Kay Kerr (RISE Life); Ingrid Parchment(CCAM); Kerry-Ann Curtis (NCTFJ); Lehome Johnson…
The UWI and South Africa’s North-West University Sign Historic MOU
IMAGE: Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobkeka (2nd from left) Principal and Vice-Chancellor, North-West University, South Africa and Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (2nd from right) Vice-Chancellor, The University of the West Indies, shake hands following the signing of a MOU between the…
