CARICOM visa can fuel tourism recovery - says Jamaica Tourism Minister

Jamaica Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said the implementation of a regional visa regime among CARICOM (Caribbean Community) nations has huge economic potential for tourism recovery and development in the region. He made his remarks at the start of the inaugural Organisation of American States (OAS) high-level policy forum on building the resilience of Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTEs) in the Caribbean to disasters.

Carnival En Punta Cana weekend set for December

Following great anticipation after their safe and successful Cancun, Mexico edition, the promoters of ‘Carnival En’ are gearing up to activate an intimate, premium all-inclusive Caribbean Carnival weekend this December in the picturesque resort town of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event ‘Carnival En Punta Cana’ is best described as a Hyper-Inclusive Carnival-Infused Vacation Weekend Experience.

With all of the buzz following April 2021’s ‘Carnival En Cancun’ the organizers (known for popular Caribbean Diaspora event staples such as Silent Morning and Water Colours J’ouvert Boat Party) have pulled out all of the stops to bring forth a creative yet authentic Caribbean Carnival experience in a controlled environment complete with all of the beloved elements commonly associated with the festival.

Carriacou Regatta Festival celebrates ‘Culture on the Sea’ during this year’s sailing events

The Caribbean’s longest running workboat regatta, the Carriacou Regatta Festival, under the theme ‘Timeless Culture on the Sea.’ The regatta, which got its start in 1965 by the late J. Linton Rigg, brings the story of Carriacou’s rich boat building history to life.

Each year in August, the Carriacou Regatta Festival features races for multiple classes of workboats, including the highly anticipated deck sloop around the island race. Along with the action on the sea, there are onshore activities for all to enjoy, such as donkey racing and walking the greasy pole – both traditional activities to the festival. Evening entertainment and delicious cuisine complete the Carriacou Regatta experience.

Case made for reparations for post-slavery indentured servitude

Anthropologist, author, and University of Guyana lecturer Dr. Kumar Mahabir recently presented a research paper at the Anton de Kom University in Suriname on the case for reparations for indentured servitude in the Caribbean and the wider Indian Diaspora.

Cat Expo 2023 opens in Hong Kong

Asia’s largest cat-themed exhibition, Cat Expo 2023, officially opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3 BC.

CATA wins Excelencias Award for Fostering AI in Central America’s Tourism

The Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA) received for the fifth time the Award for Excellence in Tourism, granted by the Excelencias Group, during the 44th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR, which is being held from January 24 to 28 at the IFEMA venue in Madrid, Spain.

Catastrophic floods leaves one third of Pakistan under water

One of Pakistan's southern provinces, Sindh, is bracing itself for worse to come as the country deals with catastrophic floods. Deluges from swollen rivers are heading for lower-lying areas, officials say, threatening more misery for millions.

The floods have killed nearly 1,000 people across Pakistan since June, while thousands have been displaced - and millions more affected. In this province - which has a population of almost 50 million - there has been a little reprieve from the rains.

Cayman Islands shine at national media convention

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism strengthened its diversity marketing efforts by participating in the 2022 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention in Las Vegas last week.

Cayman Islands to strengthen diversity marketing at U.S. Media Convention

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is strengthening its diversity marketing efforts by participating in the 2022 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention in Las Vegas this week.

Cedella Marley, Marcia Griffiths and Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at Reggae Genealogy Concert

In celebration of Reggae Month, the story of Jamaican music will be presented to South Florida in a bold and unprecedented homage.

Celebrating Achievements Worldwide - The Phoenix Newspaper Newsletter

Celebrating America’s oldest person at 116

When Edie Ceccarelli was born in 1908, horse-drawn carriages still ran the streets of her hometown of Willits, California.

Celebrating Caribbean tourism at Caribbean Week in New York

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the return of the much-anticipated Caribbean Week in New York, from June 16 to June 21, 2024.

Celebrating Commonwealth Day 2024

Commonwealth Day 2024 is set to be celebrated with a series of events and activities during March, including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.

Celebrating Easter around the World

Easter is a popular time for many in the UK, it is a big Christian celebration dedicated to the resurrection of Jesus. In the New Testament of the Bible this event is said to have occurred around the third day of his burial. The lead up to Easter is called Holy Week and consists of four important days including, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Celebrating International Woman’s Day today – and EVERY day!

Countries all over the world are uniting today (March 8) in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) to honours women of the past, present, and future generations who have fought, and will continue to fight, for change in gender equality and greater focus on female-focused achievements.

Celebrating Jamaica as ‘0121 Festival begins

Jamaica 0121 is on us today as the free outdoor festival will bring a fusion of Jamaican and British culture featuring live bands, performing artists, DJs, workshops, the finest cuisine and a variety of exciting stalls and demonstrations to ‘wet’ everybody’s appetite.

It’s a weekend-long celebration marking the country’s 57th year of Independence of the sunshine island with the free outdoor family festival providing the perfect visual demonstration of the strong links that have been established between Birmingham and Jamaica.

The ‘Jamaica 0121 Festival - One Love, One Vibe, One City’, in Victoria Square, in Birmingham, promises to be another exhilarating dazzling display of Jamaica’s influence on today's culture engaging everyone that attends and encapsulating the diverse spirit of Birmingham with a variety of stalls providing the very and original jerk chicken, rum punch, music, crafts, miscellanies goods and a wide choice of business opportunities and a wide array of entertainment for the whole family.

The party in the Square finish on Sunday, August 4.

Celebrating women of the U.S. Virgin Islands – Final Part

In the final part of this six-part series, we highlight Virgin Islands women who are making significant contributions and were recently celebrated by the Virgin Islands 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee.

Celebrity TV host and comedian Trevor Noah explains how mother’s upbringing laid the foundation for his global fame and success

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) auditorium was absolutely packed with hundreds of adoring fans, who waited hours in the air-conditioned Sharjah Expo centre to see him.

The introductory music before Noah’s entrance was reminiscent of a sold-out hip hop concert with numerous fans stretching their arms out trying to raise their phones higher than their neighbour’s in order to get a better shot of the historic moment when Trevor Noah walked through the SIBF 2021 doors.

Central African Republic’s National Day celebrations place conservation efforts in the spotlight

The Central African Republic celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 on Monday with cultural performances highlighting the people’s relationship with the environment, a message reinforced by the country’s leader, His Excellency President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during his visit.

His Excellency, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, accompanied by Alain Koyangozo, Commissioner General of the Central African Republic, was welcomed by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai.