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Benefit concert for Dr Jit – Trinidad News
Benefit concert for Dr JitTrinidad News... “Dr Jit Samaroo Benefit Concert”, will feature some of the bands for which Dr Jit had previously arranged, such as the Samaroo Jets, bp Renegades, Sangre Grande Cordettes, Arima Angel Harps, Tornadoes and Trinidad Nostalgic, as well as Super Novas, ... Continue reading → Read more
PR News
White House Summit On Africa Lauded But Caribbean/Central American Investment Summit Urged
Share Chinese officials at Invest Caribbean Now 2014 at the Harvard Club in NYC on June 4, 2014. (Sharon Bennett image/ICN 2014) CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. August 1, 2014: While saluting the White House for its second annual … Continue reading →
John Hardy Acquired by Catterton, the Leading Consumer Focused Private Equity Firm
Share John Hardy Acquired by Catterton, the Leading Consumer Focused Private Equity Firm Robert Hanson Appointed Chief Executive Officer; Damien Dernoncourt Named Chairman NEW YORK, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – John Hardy, a leading luxury designer jewelry brand, today announced that … Continue reading →
The Hepatitis C virus is the main cause of liver transplant in the world
Share WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, JULY 28th The Hepatitis C is a chronic illness, most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact and it is 5 times more disseminated than the HIV infection. Is a silent illness considered by the World Health Organization … Continue reading →
Entertainment
Leadership Through Hope: Lessons From Reggae Music – Forbes
Leadership Through Hope: Lessons From Reggae MusicForbesRecently, a resurgence of positive reggae music has been offering messages of hope to a growing audience. Bands such as Rebelution, SOJA, Tribal Seeds, The Expendables and Iration have brought reg... Continue reading →
Business
Cemex continues push for concrete roads – Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica GleanerCemex continues push for concrete roadsJamaica GleanerDespite the higher initial cost, "return on investment is usually achieved by year three," he added. A key reason ... Two months ago, Cemex started its production of hydrated lime in Jamaica and is the only producer in the Caribbean Community ... Continue reading →
Sports
Linthicum: The ‘Roger Goodell of cricket’ starts a team in Linthicum – CapitalGazette.com
Linthicum: The 'Roger Goodell of cricket' starts a team in LinthicumCapitalGazette.comJamie Harrison is doing wonders for the game of cricket in both Linthicum and the nation. He founded the first cricket team ever for the LYFAA this summer and said the field behind Overlook Elementary is perfectly made for this “cerebral, creative and ... Continue reading →
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Caribbean News
White House Summit On Africa Lauded But Caribbean/Central American Investment Summit Urged
Share Tweet Chinese officials at Invest Caribbean Now 2014 at the Harvard Club in NYC on June 4, 2014. (Sharon Bennett image/ICN 2014) News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. August 1, 2014: While saluting the White House for its second … Continue reading
Another Trinidad Minister Resigns
Share Tweet Former Trinidad & Tobago Sports Minister Anil Roberts News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: A third minister in the Kamla Persad Bissessar administration in Trinidad & Tobago has resigned amid scandal. Persad Bissessar Thursday said … Continue reading
Migrant Smuggling Lands Three Mexicans In Jail
Share Tweet News Americas, HOUSTON, TX, Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: Three of the five Mexican men arrested in connection with the March discovery of more than 100 undocumented aliens in an area stash house have been ordered to federal prison. … Continue reading
Counterfeit Bills Found In ‘Handycrafts Pictures’ From Ecuador
Share Tweet News Americas, JAMAICA, N.Y., Fri. Aug. 1, 2014: U.S. security officials want to know who is behind the shipment of some 2,105 counterfeit US$100 bills shipped from Ecuador during a two-day period as “Handycrafts Pictures.” U.S. Customs and … Continue reading
John Hardy Acquired by Catterton, the Leading Consumer Focused Private Equity Firm
Share Tweet John Hardy Craftsman (PRNewsFoto/John Hardy) NEW YORK, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – John Hardy, a leading luxury designer jewelry brand, today announced that it has been acquired by Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm. Terms of the transaction … Continue reading
