Empowerment
Jamaican Born Pilot, Barrington Irving, The 2012 National Geographic Emerging Explorer
Category: blog Written by Zaheera Blake
Jamaican-born pilot and educator Barrington Irving’s mission is to inspire young people to identify and pursue their dreams through dynamic educational programs designed to build math, science, reading and problem-solving skills through the world of aviation.
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles To Deliver Keynote Address At CTO Conference
Category: blog Written by Johnson Johnrose
The Principal of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Sir Hilary Beckles will deliver the keynote address at the 6th Annual Tourism Human Resources Conference this month in Barbados. Sir Hilary will speak on the conference theme, "Enhancing Caribbean Tourism Human Resources through Partnerships and Innovation”, at the opening ceremony of the 23 – 25 May international gathering.
Preliminary Statement From OAS Electoral Observation Mission to the Bahamas
Category: blog Written by OAS Electoral Observation Mission
At the invitation of the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Organization of American States (OAS) deployed an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM), composed of 12 international observers. This was the first time that the OAS had been invited to observe General Elections in The Bahamas. The OAS/EOM monitored the process in 30 Constituencies and Observers were also present in the country several days before the election.
United Nations Says Press Freedom Vital For Social And Political Change
Category: blog Written by UNESCO Report
United Nations top officials on Thursday highlighted the power of press freedom to spark social and political change and to hold governments accountable, stressing that this vital right must be ensured across the world by creating the conditions that allow journalists to perform their work safely.
Obama For America Release New Video Highlighting Accomplishments
Category: blog Written by Obama For America
Obama for America today released a new seven-minute video titled “Forward” highlighting President Obama's accomplishments during his first three years in office.
Investing In Jamaica To Be Made Easier Says PM Simpson-Miller
Category: blog Written by JIS
Jamaica's Prime Minister The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has assured members of the business community in Philadelphia that she will do everything possible to make investing in Jamaica a hassle free process.
Beverley Bramble-Fenton Releases New Book Inspired By Biblical References
Category: blog Written by Jeevan Robinson
I recently had the opportunity to speak with newly published author, Beverly Bramble-Fenton, about her new book entitled 'Through Other Eyes'. Beverley is very excited about the release of her book as it has been a project in the works for quite some time, she informs MNI Alive. Through Other Eyes is a compilation of short stories which Beverley tells us are each fictional renderings of a Bible story.
Don’t Turn A Pit Stop Into A Destination
Category: blog Written by Ebonie Jones
Human Beings have a problem. We like things to be comfy all the time. Familiarity and routine breeds comfort, and no matter how much God tries to push us to the next chapter, we often insist on staying in our comfort zone. Sometimes things are uncomfortable because God never intended for us to stay in that place, that relationship, or that job permanently. As a matter of fact, perhaps God never ordained this particular experience, and this discomfort is His way of getting us back on His path.
2012 Bursary Awards For Bermudians Now Available
Category: blog Written by Bermuda Department of Human Resources
A limited number of Bursary Awards are available for accredited post secondary programmes of study overseas during the academic year 2012–2013.
Four Caribbean Nominations Listed For 'Most Influential People' In The World
Category: blog Written by Jeevan Robinson
Four individuals with Caribbean roots are in the running to be considered for Time Magazine's most influential people in the world. They are Usain Bolt, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Portia Simpson-Miller
Jamaica's 50th Independence Anniversary Essay Competition Launched
Category: blog Written by Consulate General Of Jamaica
The Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami is now accepting entries for its Annual Essay Competition to mark Jamaica’s Independence Anniversary. The competition is open to all Jamaican children, first and second generation, residing in Florida State, and forms part of the celebrations to observe the nation’s 50th anniversary of Independence throughout the Florida communities.
Sir Richard Branson To Be Honoured During Caribbean Week New York
Category: blog Written by CaribPR Wire
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group will be presented with the first Invest Caribbean Now Leadership Award for his services to entrepreneurship in the region on June 6th in New York City.
Christ’s Unending Love And Amazing Grace
Category: blog Written by Ebonie Jones
Since Christ is being taken out of everything Christian, it is no surprise that Easter is no longer about Christ’s death and resurrection. It’s more about creepy chocolate bunnies, chickens, eggs, and the arrival of the season of spring. Who wants to focus on anything as morbid as death? Let’s forget that and turn the celebration into a shopping fest.
The Bahamas Takes Steps To Keep Boys On The Path To Success
Category: blog Written by Ebonie Jones
Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Hubert Ingraham, developed a bold initiative aimed at keeping adolescent boys on the path to becoming productive citizens. The Prime Minister noted that young boys in the Bahamas do well up until primary school. However, during high school, they seem to become distracted and academic performance drops. The goal of the program is to prevent and reduce the number of young men who drop out of school, and eventually enter a life of crime. Hopefully, this can be achieved through this newly created, summer intensive program.
My Album is Finished – Now What?
Category: blog Written by Chris R at CDBaby
Ten cardboard boxes arrive in the mail containing a thousand shrink-wrapped CDs. You’re feeling pretty proud. All those precious hours writing, practicing, scrimping & saving, recording… All for NOTHING!!! … unless, of course, you can get other folks to take an interest in your music and actually LISTEN. But how?
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