District Distilling names new President and CEO
Press Release Feb. 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michael Cummings, co-owner of District Distilling, Washington D.C.’s first distillery that houses a restaurant and bar, has tapped Eóin Connors as the new president to helm the company. District…
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Amritsar International Folk Fest: Fusion of Caribbean, Punjabi folklore
From the Times of India AMRITSAR: The artists from Costa Rica gave a scintillating performance during the ‘7th Amritsar International Folk Festival’ held at Khalsa College of Education (KCE) here on Saturday. The Caribbean dances intermingled with the Punjabi folk…
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CDB, UNICEF partner to improve quality of early childhood education in the Caribbean
From CARICOM Today February 15, 2018, ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda– International and Regional academicians, researchers and practitioners have convened in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss opportunities and plans for improving the quality of and access to early childhood education…
A Harvard doctor says these are the best exercises for your body
By Erin Brodwin Business Insider From msn Instead of long-distance running, which can be hard on your joints and digestive system, Lee recommends five other types of workouts. They generate benefits that range from weight loss and muscle building to protecting…
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How Africa connects us: The Caribbean Diaspora
By Dewayne Goforth, From Torchonline Students and professors analyze the African footprints placed in the Americas The second of a three-part series called, “How Africa Connects Us” focused on “The Caribbean Diaspora: The Effects of the African Slave Trade” on…
Caputo concealed Cayman Island offshore firms from Argentine authorities
By Sandra Crucianelli, Emilia Delfino y From Buenos Aires Times When Luis Caputo became Finance secretary in 2015, he failed to declare in affidavits lodged with the Anti-Corruption Office (OA) that he had shares in two companies, and that he…
Jamaica: Etana responds to backlash over $5000 check from government to support her tour
By S. Leslie from Urban Islandz Etana gets US$5,000 from the Jamaican government for her upcoming 32-City tour of the US and reggae fans have mixed reactions. The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, announced last week…
France and Eastern Caribbean collaborate on flying fish management study
By Jewel Fraser From Seafood Source Six Caribbean countries and the two French overseas territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe are collaborating on a project to regulate the flying fish fishery of the region. According to Caribbean News Now, the Global…
Why we’re focusing on Africa, Caribbean discourse—- IADS Director
By Elizabeth Uwandu From Vanguard ngr DIRECTOR, Institute of Africa & Diaspora Studies, IADS, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye has said the newly formed institute in partnership with the University of West Indies, was aimed at discussing timely…
Mexico foreign minister heads to Caribbean to win over Venezuelan allies – official
By Gabriel Stargardter From Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s foreign minister will travel to Jamaica, Grenada and Saint Lucia in March, a Mexican official said on Thursday, as part of efforts to erode Venezuela’s oil-based influence in the Caribbean….
