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Caribbean Applicants Invited To Apply For Miss T.E.E.N World

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MNI Alive) — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:34:35 +0000

Organizers for the Caribbean division of the Miss T.E.E.N World Pageantis currently accepting applicants from the following region below enter Miss T.E.E.N World Pageant for their respective Island. Each competition will be held in Ft. Lauderdale Florida in April 2013.

Former Assistant Track Coach Testifies Against Dudus In Sentencing Hearing

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Kingsley Irish) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:27:42 +0000

Anthony Brown, a former assistant track and field coach took to the stand inside the Southern District Court in Lower Manhattan, New York, yesterday, giving evidence against drug lord Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.

Anansi Festival 2012 To Kickstart Caribbean Heritage Month In June

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (K. Lee) — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:30:40 +0000

The Anancy Festival 2012 will be held in four cities from the USA to Jamaica on Saturday, June 9th, 2012.. The event takes place in the following for cities: Pembroke Pine, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Washington D.C.; Kingston, Jamaica. The event will be simulcast between each city giving attendees an opportunity to see performances at different locations.

Queen of Soca, Alison Hinds To Perform At The 26th Annual California JazzReggae Festival

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (JazzReggae Fest) — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:18:09 +0000

Philanthropist and Soca music pioneer, Alison Hinds, is set to deliver another high energy live performance at the 26th annual JazzReggae Festival on Monday, May 28th, in Los Angeles, California. The JazzReggae Festival has evolved into the largest student run music festival on the campus of University of California, Los Angeles. Taking place in the intramural field at UCLA, the JazzReggae Festival’s outdoor scene will facilitate the limitlessness of the smooth sounds of jazz as well as the rhythmic beats of reggae. Hinds adds to this musical recipe with her Caribbean soca flavour.

Toussaint L’Ouverture's Heroic Triumph Over The French In Haiti Now On Film

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Nadine Gliceran) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:50:03 +0000

The film industry has spent many years trying to recreate the Haitian Revolution, but all previous attempts have failed. However, in February, a two-part television series entitled Toussaint finally aired on France 2, gaining an average of 3 million viewers. Toussaint was directed by Phillippe Niang and produced by Eloa Prod.

The Gay Community In Belgium Calls A Truce With Reggae Artistes

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Zaheera Blake) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:26:40 +0000

The gay community in Belgium has called a truce with reggae artistes including Beenie Man. Beenie Man recently released a video declaring his stance on gay rights, stating he has nothing but respect for gays and lesbians.

Soca Frenzy 4th Anniversary Fete To Feature Claudette Peters

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Johnson Music Production) — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:28:31 +0000

Soca Frenzy's 4th Anniversary party is locked in with Claudette Peters billed to appear.

New Book Claims President Obama & Michelle Almost Divorced

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Zaheera Blake) — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:17:17 +0000

A new book entitled, The Amateur: Barack Obama in the White House, claims that Michelle Obama planned to divorce the future President Obama back in 2000. The outlandish book written by controversial Edward Klein, claims that the Obamas discussed divorce in 2000, after President Obama ignored Michelle's feelings surrounding him running for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Spotlight On The Caribbean In New York In June

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (CaribPR Wire) — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:06:55 +0000

The Invest Caribbean Now Power Forum in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s breakfast power forum will spotlight on the Caribbean as a viable investment destination. The event will boast speakers from Jonathan Blue, chairman of Blue Equity, Jay Yeo, Solamon Energy Corp, Jean Arnell, of The Chamber of Commerce for French St. Martin, an official of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Agency, and Lisa Lake, chief entrepreneurship officer, the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean, and will highlight the investment opportunities in the region and its Diaspora.

Majority of Babies Born In The USA Are From Ethnic Minorities According Census

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Associated Press) — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:23:06 +0000

Racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the US for the first time, capping decades of immigration growth that is now slowing. The 2011 census estimates highlight sweeping changes in America's racial makeup and the prolonged impact of a weak economy, which is resulting in fewer Hispanic people entering the country.

Morton's Family Daycare To OpenThis Weekend In The Roslindale Area Of Boston

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MNI Alive) — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:21:26 +0000

The Morton Family Daycare will officially open its doors on Sunday May 20th, 2012 in the Roslindale neighbourhood of Boston. This new daycare service opens with a mission to provide children from ages 1 to 7 with the highest quality child care in a curriculum based learning, technological and fun-filled, indoor and outdoor environment whilst providing flexibility and a solutions oriented service to parents.

England And West Indies To Resume Rivalry

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MCC Release) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:19 +0000

One of Test cricket’s oldest prizes will be up for grabs once more on Thursday, when England and West Indies meet at Lord’s to contest the Wisden Trophy, now in its 49th year. Only the Ashes and the Frank Worrell Trophy have been in existence for longer.

Sir Richard To Be Honoured At Invest Caribbean Now 2012

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Invest Now Caribbean) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:13 +0000

Invest Caribbean Now 2012, which will honour world renowned business leader, Sir Richard Branson, is now less than 33 days away and tickets are in going fast for the June 6, 2012 emerging market meeting, set for 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Marquis Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, organizers say.

London 2012 Olympics Photo Competition

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (British High Commission) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:06:27 +0000

The British High Commission has recently launched their official London 2012 Olympics Photo competition and would like to encourage persons to submit entries under the theme “Caribbean Sporting Endeavour.”

Jimmy Cliff To Headline Montreal International Reggae Festival

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Zaheera Blake) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:24:35 +0000

Reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff will be one of the headline acts for the upcoming Montreal International Reggae Festival, which will be held from August 17-19. This year's festival is expected to pay tribute to Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence.