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30 Years After His Death, Eric Williams Memorial Collection Celebrates Centerary of His Birth
- By S Coward
- Published 21-Mar-11
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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Port of Spain -- March 21, 2010 - March 22, 2010 will usher in the thirteenth anniversary
of the inauguration of The Eric Williams Memorial Collection (EWMC) at The
University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, by former US Secretary
of State, Colin L. Powell.
Winner of Vacation in Tobago Announced at SocaSlimDown Caribbean Weight Loss Finale
- By S Coward
- Published 25-Feb-11
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Feb. 25, 2011 - The winner of the the SocaSLIMDOWN™ Weight
Loss Challenge and a vacation in Tobago will be announced on Saturday, 26
February, 2011 at 1 pm at 1128 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Regional entrepreneur’s conference coming to Montserrat May 2011
- By S Coward
- Published 11-Feb-11
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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Brades, Montserrat - Feb. 11, 2011 -- A regional
entrepreneur’s conference, YES Caribbean, is coming to the island of Montserrat
May 25-28, 2011.
UNESCO approves Grenada's application for cultural funding
- By S Coward
- Published 06-Dec-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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St. George’s - Dec. 6, 2010 -- The United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has
approved a Grenada request for funding US$42,000 for the completion of
a National Cultural Policy.
Trinidad: Whopping $120m for Carnival 2011
- By S Coward
- Published 04-Dec-10
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Port-of-Spain -- Dec. 4, 2010 -- A projected $120 million has been allocated for Carnival 2011 and
Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism Winston “Gypsy” Peters said it
promises to be one of the biggest and best ever hosted in the world. “
Trinidad: Sir Ellis in Hospital
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Nov-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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Nov. 26, 2010 -- One month shy of his 93rd birthday, former President Sir Ellis
Clarke was rushed to Westshore Medical Centre in Cocorite for treatment
after suffering a stroke at his Maraval home on Wednesday.
Marionettes and Renegades host Charity Gala for Robert Riley Foundation
- By Caroline Taylor
- Published 25-Nov-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle , Environment/Energy , Entertainment/Media
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The Marionettes Chorale and Renegades Steel Orchestra partner with bpTT to raise funds for the new Robert Riley Foundation for at-risk youth, and to bring holiday cheer to senior citizens and childrens at institutions across Trinidad and Tobago.
The Issa Trust Foundation Partners With Upliftment Foundation To Improve Health & Well-being of Jamaica's Children
- By S Coward
- Published 15-Nov-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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Nov. 15, 2010 -- The Issa Trust Foundation has joined forces with
the Upliftment Foundation to bring $50,000US of medical supplies and
medications to help the children and families in Jamaica.
Christmas in Trinidad begins with the Marionettes...and bpTT Renegades!
- By Caroline Taylor
- Published 08-Nov-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle , Entertainment/Media
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The beauty and bustle of the holiday season seems to start earlier and
earlier each year, but some traditions remain true: Christmas begins with the
Marionettes!
Haitian-American designer Jean-Ralph Thurin launches new Unparalleled Collection
- By Caroline Taylor
- Published 08-Nov-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle , Entertainment/Media
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Fresh off the exciting launch off Thurin Atelier's
new salon in exclusive Princeton, New Jersey, Haitian-American designer
Jean-Ralph Thurin has just unveiled a brand new line of Evening Couture
for the sophisticated modern woman.
Grenada: Government names November 7th Marryshow Day
- By S Coward
- Published 06-Nov-10
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St. George's -- Nov. 6, 2010 -- The Government of Grenada has named November 7th, the birth-date of Theophilus Albert Marryshow as Marryshow Day, in recognition of his contribution to Grenada and the region.
Human Development Report: Latin America and the Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 06-Nov-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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Nov. 6, 2010 -- The 20th anniversary edition of the UN Development Programme's (UNDP)
Human Development Report, released worldwide today, spotlights
long-term national progress as measured by the Human Development Index
(HDI), with Guatemala, Bolivia and Brazil making the greatest gains and
other Latin American and Caribbean countries found to be approaching
nearly full school enrollment and average 80-year life expectancies.
Sammy named Ambassador by government of St Lucia
- By S Coward
- Published 01-Nov-10
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Castries, St Lucia - Nov. 1, 2010 -- West Indies captain Darren Sammy has been confirmed as St Lucia's newest Ambassador.
Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park unveils new sculpture
- By S Coward
- Published 28-Oct-10
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Oct. 28, 2010 -- This week saw the exciting unveiling of the latest installation for
Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park. The Park showcases Grenada’s
flamboyant history, folklore and culture through sculpture in a unique
underwater setting.
Antigua: Commission ready for elections, says Goodwin
- By S Coward
- Published 23-Oct-10
- People/Culture/Lifestyle
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St. John's - Oct. 23, 2010 -- Whether or not he remains at the helm of the Antigua & Barbuda
Electoral Commission (ABEC), interim chairman Bruce Goodwin has assured
that the body will be ready to oversee the voting process if elections
are called after next week’s election appeal ruling.