Caribbean Today back issues from May 2005:
CaribChat; Antiguan makes it to Miami-Dade County judge
May 31, 2005; ... Gregory, Damian P. Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Caribbean Today: What is your history here in South Florida? Peter Adrien: My parents moved here from Antigua in 1980. I moved along with them and I have been here ever since. C.T.: You went to school here in ...
Protesters gather at Jamaica's consulate in New York
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Two separate groups gathered on the same day last month in front of the Jamaican Consulate in New York to voice their concerns about issues relating to the Caribbean island. One of the groups, Jamaica Culture Action Network (JCAN), a coalition ...
I'm sorry, but I am still commissioner -- Salesman; Defiant Miramar city commissioner faces DUI charge
May 31, 2005; ... Gregory, Damian P. Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Jamaican-born Miramar City Commissioner Fitzroy Salesman says he's "remorseful," but vowed to continue serving on the five-member Florida legislative body, following his arrest late last month for driving under the influence of ...
Illegal immigrants face uncertain future in the U.S.
May 31, 2005; ... Williams, Gordon Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Undocumented Caribbean immigrants living in the United States are facing an uncertain future as states battle to iron out legislation which will determine how many benefits - if any - illegal aliens should receive. An estimated ...
New U.S. passport initiative makes stricter demands
May 31, 2005; ... Shane, Michael Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 The United States' departments of State (DOS) and Homeland Security (DHS) last month announced the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to secure and expedite travel. According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association ...
CCJ and CSME: What's it all about?
May 31, 2005; ... Williams, Gordon Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 If you are interested in Caribbean affairs, then the rumblings coming from the region must have caught your attention. On one hand the region is moving towards a Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME), much like the ...
Second wives win
May 31, 2005; ... Robinson, Tony Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Women wear labels, even as they speak of equality and independence. You certainly can't tell by a man's name if he's a first or second husband, but when a woman marries, then marries again, that 'dash' gives her away. Yes, ...
The sun also rises
May 31, 2005; ... Rohlehr, Lloyd Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 At the stroke of midnight on May 23, 1962, the West Indies Federation, whose legal birthplace was England, died. It was formally dissolved by proclamation by the United Kingdom Parliament, giving effect to the order-in-council ...
Diaspora Vibe; incubating artistic expression
May 31, 2005; ... Davis, Dawn A. Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Walking up the long narrow stairs, the sound of your steps on aged floorboards is the first indication you are entering a world apart from the others - with their cold concrete walkways. Soft syncopated rhythms greet you before ...
'The Art of Storytelling' links Caribbean nations
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Long before television and the Internet, people used storytelling as a vital tool to share cultures and traditions across the world. And despite the introduction of improved technology, storytelling continues to play an important role, ...
'International Creole Fest' for Fort Lauderdale
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Art exhibits, cuisine, music, dance and a literary forum are among the scheduled attractions at this month's 'International Creole Fest' in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Most of the events from the two day festival, May 28-29, will be held ...
Walcott's poetry pinpoints compassion
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Derek Walcott, the Nobel laureate, in his remarks during the Organization of American States (OAS) Lecture Series of the Americas last month, discussed his acclaimed 1981 narrative poem "The Fortunate Traveler" in the context of issues surrounding ...
'Causion' to release latest album in Florida
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Antigua's reggae ambassador Causion launches his latest effort with a free to the public album release party at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Seminole Paradise Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, State Road 7, just north of Sterling Road in Hollywood, ...
Wedding gifts here and there
May 31, 2005; ... Gregory, Marie Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Once upon a time wedding gifts were highly traditional. Silver, china or crystal were the order of the day. Fine linen was also acceptable. The idea seemed to be that guests provided the bride and groom with the luxury items they ...
Weddings in romantic, exotic Caribbean settings
May 31, 2005; ... Wilson, Eleanor M. Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 The 'Wedding Day' is one of the most important rituals a couple will experience in a lifetime. So why do an increasing number choose the Caribbean for this momentous occasion? "Anyone can book a traditional church and banquet ...
Caribbean weddings: what you need to know
May 31, 2005; ... Gregory, Marie Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 So, you want to be married in the Caribbean. Thousands make this decision each year. The wedding and honeymoon can be combined, the workload is taken off the hands of the bride and groom who can relax, enjoy the sun, sand and each ...
Students get 'A Day in the Life of a Nurse'
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Health care students from South Florida high schools got a firsthand look at the nursing profession recently during "A Day in the Life of a Nurse" informational program. More than 100 high school students from Blanche Ely, Coral Springs, ...
Foreign investment in U.S. real estate a short tax primer
May 31, 2005; ... Ginsburg, Dennis, Rosenberg, Michael Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Speak with anyone these days who lives or travels to the United States and certainly the topic will turn to investment in U.S. real estate. The rate of appreciation has accelerated with the low interest ...
Jamaica increases income tax threshold, pensions
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Finance Minister Dr. Omar Davies has announced that from July, Jamaicans earning not more than 169,104 Jamaican dollars (one Jamaican dollar equals 0.016 United States dollars) will be exempt from income tax. Davies made the announcement when ...
Bird retains leadership of Antigua Labour Party
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Former Prime Minster Lester Bird last month retained leadership of the main Opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP), fighting off a spirited challenge from a former member of his Cabinet. Bird defeated former Planning Minister Gaston Browne, the ...
Kittitian selected in first round of NFL draft
May 31, 2005 ... Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 St. Kitts-born Erasmus James was last month selected in the first round - 18th pick overall - of the National Football League (NFL) draft by the Minnesota Vikings. James, a former defensive end at the University of Wisconsin, is the ...
Reggae Boyz clip Guatemala in soccer friendly
May 31, 2005; ... Williams, Gordon Caribbean Today 05-31-2005 Jamaica's senior soccer team, minus nearly all its overseas-based professionals, put on a courageous show last month to clip experienced Guatemala 1-0 in a friendly international played in Atlanta, Georgia. The game, which was ...