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CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution receives major EU grant

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:30:00 CST

Bridgetown, Barbados (Sonique Solutions) – Barbados-based film distribution company CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD) has received a major funding grant from the ACPCultures+ Program, financed by the European Union and implemented by the ACP Group of States for ‘The 3D Distribution Project’ (3D) that will enhance CTWD’s digital, domestic and Diaspora distribution.

$115m profit for One Caribbean Media

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 05:30:00 CDT

Port-of-Spain - June 15, 2014 - For another consecutive year, One Caribbean Media Ltd’s (OCM) profit margins have remained healthy, with the Group’s 2013 revenues increasing by 12 per cent.

Governments Unite to Conserve Iconic Sargasso Sea

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:30:00 CDT

Gland, Switzerland (IUCN) March 12, 2014 - Today governments of Bermuda, the Azores, Monaco, United Kingdom and the United States signed a declaration committing to the conservation of the Sargasso Sea – a vast patch of mid-Atlantic Ocean known for its unique floating seaweeds that harbour rich biodiversity. This is the first time an international alliance has been formed to protect this unique haven of marine life.

Animate Jamaica bears ‘first fruit’

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:30:00 CST

Feb. 14, 2014 - The initiative explores the possibilities of positioning Jamaica as one of the global hubs of animation with South Korea, India and the Philippines as a means of tapping into the significant creative talent of Jamaican youth and their interest in participating more actively in the global economy.

Jamaica wins Best Performance at Caribbean Schools' Drama Festival

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:30:00 CST

Kingston, Jamaica -- Dec. 16, 2013 -The Jamaican production of “Wi Love Wi Self” directed by Akeem Mignott took 11 major awards, including that of Best Overall Performance, at the Caribbean Schools’ Drama Festival held in Christ Church, Barbados from December 8 to 15.

World Premiere for Dr. Roger Henry’s “There was a man sent from God” at BP Marionettes’ Christmas Jubilee

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:30:00 CST

A highlight of next month’s “Christmas Jubilee” (Thursday 5^th – Sunday 8^th December at Queen’s Hall) is the world premiere of “There Was a Man Sent From God”, an original piece written by Dr. Henry.

Award Winning Reggae Artist Taj Weekes Releases Debut Live Set, Pariah in Transit

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:00:00 CDT

April 9, 2013 - New York, NY - Award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa release their fourth CD “Pariah in Transit” on Weekes’ Jatta Records.

Tickets now on sale for Marionettes' Celebrate Hope

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:30:00 CST

Christmas Begins With the BP Marionettes and the bpTT Renegades

Caribbean Beat celebrates the season

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:30:00 CST

The November/December issue of Caribbean Beat magazine, distributed via Caribbean Airlines, explores a spectrum of events across the region, starting with the cover image, depicting an ornately illuminated float from one of Guyana’s Divali motorcades.

New look for arts and travel magazine Caribbean Beat

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:00:00 CDT

Oct. 1, 2012 - The September/October issue of Caribbean Beat introduces a new look for the venerable magazine, which celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year. Distributed via Caribbean Airlines, Caribbean Beat has long been known for its insightful coverage of the region’s movers and shakers, with a special interest in arts and culture — “shining a spotlight on our brightest and most creative,” as editor Nicholas Laughlin writes.