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Grenada to Rename National Stadium After Gold Medalist Kirani James
Above: Kirani James’ victory parade in Grenada By Lincoln Depradine ST GEORGE’S – More than EC$730,000 in cash, real estate, treasury bonds and jewelry has been donated to Kirani James, the Grenadian superstar athlete, who won gold on August 6 […]
For Kirani James, a Hero’s Welcome
Above (from left): Annie James, Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James returned home to Grenada Thursday night as an Olympic champion and a national hero. James made […]
CARICOM’s LaRocque: “Much for Trinidad and Tobago to Be Proud Of”
CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on the 50th anniversary of its independence on Friday. The following is the text of LaRocque’s statement: On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), it is my distinct pleasure to extend […]
Trinidad at 50: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s Independence Address
Above: Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Photo: OPM Trinidad) Trinidad and Tobago marked the 50th anniversary of its independence Friday. The country achieved its independence from the Great Britain on Aug. 31, 1962. The following is the text of Trinidad […]
Grenada’s Kirani James Heading Home
Above: Kirani James in London By the Caribbean Journal staff Newly-crowned sprinting superstar Kirani James will finally be returning home to Grenada this week, just a few weeks after he brought the country its first-ever gold medal. James will be […]
As Kirani James’ International Profile Grows, Caribbean Steps Up Support
Above: Kirani James in London (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Kirani James has catapulted to international attention with his gold medal in the men’s 400-metre race in London, but he is finding more and more support […]
Forbes: Jamaican Television — Moneymaking Versus the Public Interest
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Jamaica Jubilee Conversations To have participated in one of the five Jamaica Jubilee Conversations hosted as a part of this island’s celebration of its 50th anniversary as an Independent nation was an honour. “The […]
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s Message for Jamaica 50
The following is the text of Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s message to the country on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its independence. My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, our visitors and our well-wishers, […]
Op-Ed: Three Forgotten Architects of Jamaica’s Independence
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Jamaica has many heroes about whom we spend a great deal of time writing and teaching. However, there are some who contributed mightily to the development of the new Jamaica who tend to be forgotten. […]
Marcia Forbes: Media Matters, Jamaica 50 and London 2012
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor The Vocal Minority & Jamaica 50 There has been an outcry from those who perhaps represent the vocal minority that the Jamaica 50 celebrations cannot only be about “jump-up,” “skin-out,” “wine up we body.” […]
In Brooklyn, a Look at Reggae in Film
Above: “Do the Reggae” (Photo: BAM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Marking the 50th year of Jamaica’s independence, the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City is hosting “Do the Reggae,” a 14-part film series looking at Jamaica’s music […]
Haiti Celebrates Carnival of Flowers
Above: the Carnival of Flowers in Haiti ({Photos: OP and MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is celebrating its summertime “Carnival of Flowers,” a three-day celebration marked by a two-day national holiday. The celebration is aimed at showcasing […]
CARICOM SG Heads to South Korea
Above: CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque has begun an official visit to South Korea. While in the country, LaRocque will attend the Second High-Level Forum on Korea-Caribbean Partnershipo, which will […]
Op-Ed: Let the Games Commence!
By Paul Brummell Op-Ed Contributor At 9 pm on Friday night, a newly cast bell that is larger than Big Ben will ring out from the Olympic Stadium and the eyes of one billion people across the globe will be […]
Construction of Bahamas’ Baha Mar Resort Project Reaches 100-Foot Mark
Above: officials at the ceremony in Nassau (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction of the casino tower at the multi-billion-dollar Baha Mar project in the Bahamas reached the 100-foot mark this week. The project has signed a […]
Guyana, US Partner on Music Workshop
Above: local musicians at the workshop in Georgetown By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the United States Embassy in Georgetown recently collaborated to host a series of music workshops and a concert at […]
Op-Ed: Trinidad and Canada
By Hon. Sen. Don Meredith Op-Ed Contributor As the people of the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago reach a historic milestone, it is both a time to celebrate the successes of the past and the opportunities that lie ahead. […]
Grenada’s Government Looks to Integrate Technology and Agriculture
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Prime Minister is urging the country’s Agriculture Ministry to find ways of integrating science and technology into the agricultural sector as a means of improving productivity. “We have the potential […]
Haiti’s Martelly Calls for Unity as Country Celebrates Flag Day
Above: a celebration in Arcahaie (Photos: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly urged citizens Friday on the necessity of living united, with a “sincere” collaboration that goes beyond individual differences. Martelly’s call came in Arcahaie as […]
Op-Ed: Fighting Injustice in Jamaica
By Javed Jaghai and Jaevion Nelson Op-Ed Contributors Jamaicans are known for our vibrancy and assertiveness, but when it comes to social justice and human rights advocacy, we are lackluster at best. An appreciation of human rights and its significance […]
Haiti’s Cotes de Fer Celebrates St Joseph, with Martellys on Hand
Above: A crowd listening to Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly, along with Senator Joseph Lambert, traveled to the southeastern municipality of Cotes de Fer Friday in celebrations honouring the local patron saint, St […]
Prince Harry Concludes Jamaica Visit
Above: Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller with Prince Harry during his visit (Photo: OPM Jamaica) By the Caribbean Journal staff Prince Harry completed his four-day visit to Jamaica on Thursday, joined by students from schools across St James at […]
Monty Alexander: Jamaica Is “My Life”
Above: Monty Alexander (Photo/Crush Boone) By Alexander Britell JAMAICAN MUSIC LEGEND MONTY ALEXANDER recently completed a two-week run at the famed Blue Note jazz club in New York City dubbed “50 Years In Music – 50 Years of Jamaica,” a […]
Prince Harry Participates in Military Exercises with Jamaica Defence Force
Above: Prince Harry in a shooting exercise (Photo: JIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Prince Harry participated in several military exercises Wednesday with members of the Jamaica Defence Force at the Up Park Camp base. The Prince is in Jamaica […]
Prince Harry Begins Visit to Jamaica with Race Against Usain Bolt
Above: Information Mnister Sen. Sandrea Falconer and Prince Harry (Photo JIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following his trip to the Bahamas, Prince Harry arrived in Jamaica Monday for the beginning of a four-day visit to the country as part […]
Antigua to Mark 60th Birthday of Legendary Cricketer Sir Vivian Richards
Above: Sir Vivian Richards By the Caribbean Journal staff Legendary Antiguan cricketer Sir Vivian Richards will be honoured with a week of celebrations to mark his 60th birthday in March. The festivities will begin with a Breast Cancer awareness walk […]
Haiti Could Move National Carnival to Another New City in 2013, Martelly Says
Above: Carnival in Les Cayes (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff After holding the country’s national carnival in Les Cayes this year for the first time, Haitian President Michel Martelly said he would like to see another city host […]
Haiti Begins National Carnival
Above: several of the carnival kings and queens (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti began its national carnival celebration in the city of Les Cayes Sunday. The celebrations, which followed last week’s fete in Jacmel, included the crowning […]
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