Modern Slavery Because of Financial Illiteracy – Earl Jarrett
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Some Jamaicans are undergoing a modern form of slavery because of their lack of understanding of financial issues, says Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Earl Jarrett.
According to Mr. Jarrett, poor financial decision-making is oppressing Jamaicans individually and holding back the nation’s progress. The...
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Jamaican Judge selected for prestigious Harvard Fellowship
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Judge Marlene Malahoo Forte of Jamaica has been awarded an international Fellowship tenable at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (HKS).
In announcing the award, the prestigious Ivy League University said Judge Malahoo Forte’s selection for the HKS International Fellowship was in recognition...
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Justice Training Institute Conducts Anti-Human Trafficking Seminars in Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica - (JIS) More than 100 persons have been trained by the Justice Training Institute (JTI) to address human trafficking in Jamaica, as the country seeks to improve its international status on the issue.
"We trained 56 police officers across the island, 46 persons from the courts, 11 persons from the Victim Support...
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Person-to-Person with Levi Williams FT. LAUDERDALE - Caribbean-American Attorney Levi Williams is a partner with the law firm of Fertig and Gramling, in Ft. Lauderdale. In addition to his extensive law practice, Levi is actively involved in the South Florida community having served on boards such as the Urban League of Broward County, and Broward Community College...
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Celia, The Musical, Ends Smash Off-Broadway Run; Heads To Miami
Lead Actor Modesto Lacén Reprises Role as Celia Cruz’ Husband, Pedro KnightMIAMI – Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz, the hit Off-Broadway musical about the legacy of Latin superstar Celia Cruz, ended its 9-month New York City run with its final performances on Memorial Day Weekend 2008.
The celebratory tribute...
Read More... St. Kitts has a ‘Legendary’ Music Festival Basseterre, St. Kitts – A truly dazzling performance by Grammy Award winning artist John Legend made this year’s St. Kitts Music Festival one to remember. As the headlining act of the uniquely Kittitian three-night multi-genre event, Legend electrified music fans from St. Kitts & Nevis, the Caribbean and as far as the US, Canada...
Read More... Commissioner Dorrin D. Rolle’s Haitian Fest draws 3,500 attendees MIAMI – More than 3,500 people visited Oak Grove Park in North Miami on June 28 to take part in Haitian Fest, organized by Commissioner Dorrin D. Rolle.
This free event included a soccer match between Africa United and Selection Haiti teams, tennis matches, domino competitions, food, a live concert, and other activities.
Haitian...
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Enhancing visitor safety in the Bahamas NASSAU, Bahamas - Protecting visitors and the places they frequent remains “a matter of priority for the Bahamian Government,” Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, A. Missouri Sherman-Peter said.
She was addressing the recent Grand Bahama Security Council’s third annual symposium on behalf of Minister of...
Read More... CARICOM Passport to be introduced by December KINGSTON, Jamaica - (JIS) A CARICOM passport is to be introduced by December this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Kenneth Baugh has said.
He said this would be done as a symbol of regionalism and visible proof of the region's common identity, and to promote hassle-free travel...
Read More... Air Jamaica Announces New Baggage Regulations MIAMI – While the entire airline industry is implementing fees for checked bags, Air Jamaica still allows passengers to check up to two bags in Economy and up to 3 bags in Lovebird Executive class at no charge.
However, the airline has made some changes to its baggage policy, which will take effect July 1, 2008. The changes...
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JN Money Services Expands Caribbean Operations KINGSTON, Jamaica - JN Money Services (JNMS) has expansed its Caribbean remittance network, with Dominica becoming the third Caribbean island in which JN International Money Transfer will operate.
According to Emile Spence, JNMS General Manager, who says the company has been operating in the Capital, Roseau, since July 1, “An...
Read More... Business Roundtable: Opportunities in the Caribbean Renewable Energy Sector NASSAU, Bahamas - The US Embassy Nassau, Bahamas and the Energy Business Forum will be hosting an upcoming Business Roundtable: Opportunities in the Caribbean Renewable Energy Sector at the Sheraton Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas on July 24, 2008.
Parties interested in deploying renewable energy technologies in The Bahamas; Dominica;...
Read More... Trinidad’s Government Ministry trains employees in Managing Change PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The Ministry of Local Government in Trinidad and Tobago recently hosted a two-day training workshop on Change Management for its employees, including Chief Executive Officers and other Chief Officers of the Municipal Corporations.
The sessions were ably facilitated by US-based best-selling author and...
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Patrick Ewing, Jr. Highlights Harlem Globetrotters 2008 Draft Son of NBA Legend, College Slam Dunk Champ and Olympic High Jumper among Six Chosen to Vie for a Spot on the World’s Most Famous Basketball TeamPHOENIX - The iconic Harlem Globetrotters have selected Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing, Jr. as the top pick in the team’s second annual player draft, 23 years after his Hall of Fame-bound...
Read More... City of Lauderhill’s July 4th celebration includes a T20 Cricket Tournament LAUDERDHILL - With tax cuts severely restricting the City of Lauderhill’s 2008 budget, several programs and events typically funded by the City like the Annual July 4th Celebration are now being funded by donations and sponsors.
The Cricket Council U.S.A. has been planning its Inaugural Freedom T-20 Cricket Tournament on the...
Read More... Jamaican Government contributes $150M to JFF as Reggae Boyz prepare for 2010 World Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica - (JIS) The Government of Jamaica is giving further financial assistance to the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), to bring the total contribution from the state to the JFF to One Hundred and Fifty Million dollars as Jamaica prepares for the World Cup in South Africa Finals in 2010.
The announcement came Thursday...
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