Hotel Group To Share Branding And Social Media Tips At CMEX In USVI
ST THOMAS, USVI — Thanks to a strong commitment to the Caribbean by one of the world’s largest lodging companies the twin messages of branding and social media will be featured at the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) which opens in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands this week.
Jose Salvador Icaza, director of emerging markets and Caribbean franchise development, and Leon Thomas, a senior trainer, both of Choice Hotels International, will deliver a one-two punch at the action-packed 20th edition of CMEx in the US territory from December 1 to 5.
On Friday, December 1, Icaza will brief journalists, industry and tourism officials about new options in hotel franchising and what Choice Hotels International is doing to draw guests to the region. A key to ensuring memorable stays is giving guests options to try local restaurants, lounges, nightlife and shopping.
Thomas, a highly sought-after speaker of the Choice Hotels Choice University program, who spends more than 250 nights a year on the road training hoteliers, will conduct a social media workshop on Sunday, December 4 to stress the differences between communicating on personal social media networks and using social media for business.
“We are once again pleased that two of our industry experts are available to share their experiences and expertise to such an important group of stakeholders,” said Brian Parker, vice-president of emerging markets and new business development for Choice Hotels.
Both Icaza and Thomas were in the US territory in September for the annual Small Hotels Conference, produced by the USVI Department of Tourism.
Parker thanked the leadership of the USVI Department of Tourism for being such gracious hosts of Choice Hotels International, and reiterated the company’s commitment to continue working with the territory and to supporting CMEx as it recognizes 10 years of service to the Caribbean.
“Choice is pleased with its association with CMEx over the years, and we wish attendees a successful, inspiring and educational conference,” said Parker.
Barbados was first occupied by the British in 1627 and remained a British colony until internal autonomy was granted in 1961. The Island gained full independence in 1966, and maintains ties to the Britain monarch represented in Barbados by the Governor General. It is a member of the Commonwealth.
Sean Paul She Doesn’t Mind Official Video which is the second single from his forthcoming album was recently released. The video directed by Evan Winter depicts Sean Paul sending his partner through security. She is frisked by what appears to be a TSA attendant. As this is happening Sean paul is waiting in the airport and being attended by a few flight attendants. At the end the video shows Sean Paul and his partner what appears to be a flash drive.
Evan Winter the director stated “The main concept of the video is that we’ve all been through security, we all know it starts to feel a little personal perhaps when they start patting you down and doing that whole thing,” explained director Evan Winter. “We decided to take it a little ways extra and make it so that we get a little sexy with going through security. the fact that we’ve all been through security, we all know it starts to feel a little bit personal perhaps when they start patting you down and doing that whole thing. We decided to take it a little ways extra and make it so that we get a little sexy with going through security.”
Sean Paul She Doesn’t Mind Official Video
Some behind the scenes footage for the making of Sean Paul’s She Doesn’t Mind video.
A little over a month ago we posted some behind the scenes footage of Common’s recent trip to Haiti filming for his latest video “Sweet” the new single from his upcoming The Dreamer – The Believer. During that trip, the Grammy Award-winning rapper-actor help put together a documentary with Justin Dillon which allows him to use his star power to help rescue children forced into slavery. The documentary was created for CNN and is a part of CNN’s Freedom Project, an initiative to end modern day slavery.
The Common Dreams Documentary focuses on Haitian children forced into slavery which is commonly known as Restaveks, which accounts for an estimated 300,000 children working as domestic servants in Haiti..
You can watch the documentary in its entirety at the project’s site, or view it below.
Grenada is among four Caribbean islands which could be in the route of a proposed inter-island fast ferry that would travel between Trinidad, Grenada, St Vincent, St Lucia and Barbados — promising service to all the islands in one day.
The subject was discussed between the five countries during the recently-held CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development in Guyana.
Grenadian Trade Minister Joseph Gilbert said he was “very optimistic that the Trinidad-based ferry service could come on stream as early as the middle of next year.”
Reports from Cadiz said requests for proposals on the type and design of the ferry have already been issued by the as-yet-unnamed investor backing the project.
“The proposed ferry would have a capacity for about 300 passengers and would be able to carry ‘roll-on, roll-off containerized cargo as well as motor vehicles,” Gilbert said.
The Grenada-Trinidad leg would take about two hours.
Anya Ayoung-Chee Tribe Special Section “The Runway” For Tribe Carnival Mas Band
Anya Ayoung-Chee Tribe Special Section “The Runway” For Tribe Carnival Mas Band. Tribe and Anya Ayoung -Chee, the 2011 Project Runway winner have collaborated for Carnival 2012. The collaboration was announced during an exclusive welcome home party for Anya Ayoung-Chee, which was attended by Will Smith, Brian Lara and Dwight York.
The collaboration showcases Ayoung-Chee’s presentation of a section called The Runway in Tribe’s Carnival 2012 potrayal titled Take Me To…
Tarrus Riley’s Come Ova official music video was recently released on the Sex On Di Beach riddim. The video was directed by Storm Saulter from New Caribbean Cinema whose work we have covered in the past here on Cutlass & Cane.
Directed by : Storm
Produced by : Michelle Serieux
Prod. Company: New Caribbean Cinema
Song produced by: Seanizzle
Martinique’s Iconic Fort-De-France Bay Among Latest Members Of Most Beautiful Bays Club
NEW YORK, USA — The Club of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World, an international association founded in 1997 to promote the preservation and sustainable management of coastal areas, has inducted Martinique’s Fort-de-France among its latest members.
The announcement was made earlier this month at World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry held annually in London.
“We’re quite pleased to receive this wonderful recognition in support of a true natural treasure of Martinique,” said Karine Roy-Camille, Tourism Commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority. “The beauty of Fort-de-France Bay is simply spectacular, especially for those visiting the island on a cruise. From aboard ship, visitors entering the Bay enjoy sweeping views stretching over 100 kilometers from the town of Schoelcher in the north, all the way to Anses d’ Arlets in the south; just breathtaking!”
The Club of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World is currently comprised of some 35 bays spread across more than 30 different countries and territories across the globe. Created in 1997, with its headquarters in France, The Club pursues objectives of preservation, enhancement and promotion of the natural, cultural and economic importance of bays.
On Life Teachings, I Wayne rejects materialism (“Wise and Fearless”), predicts the imminent downfall of Babylon (“Burn Down Sodom”), rails against the violence associated with “Drug and Rum Vibes” and successfully ventures into dancehall terrain with “The Fire Song” featuring Assassin (a.k.a. Agent Sasco). Understanding the significance of creating a balance in life as well as in music, several songs on “Life Teachings” display a romantic sensitivity not often seen from I Wayne. “The Nile”, “Empress Divine”, “I Care For You” and “Life Service” each extol women who uphold natural livity (lifestyle). “Life Joy,” produced by Marcus “Icus” Deacon, is a hit bound, sultry R&B flavored duet featuring popular Jamaican songstress Etana. The resplendent roots reggae gem, “Real and Clean” is I Wayne’s sweetly seductive declaration of love set to an irresistible one-drop beat.
Born Cliffroy Taylor, 32 years ago, the Kingston native, captivated fans in 2005 with his debut release Lava Ground and its trilogy of hits, “Can’t Satisfy Her,” “Living In Love” and “Lava Ground;” and in 2007 he released his second album Book Of Life, which also landed on Billboard’s Reggae chart. “Can’t Satisfy Her” is still considered one of the most captivating reggae tunes, which charted to no. 31 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and received heavy rotation at New York’s Hot 97 radio station.
Track Listing:
1. Burn Down Sodom
2. Real and Clean
3. Empress Divine
4. Pure As The Nile
5. Herb Fi Legalize
6. The Fire Song
7. Drugs and Rum Vibes
8. Wise and Fearless
9. Change Them Ways
10. Life Teachings (Ital Sipp’ns)
11. Life Joy Featuring Etana
12. Life Service
13. I Care For You
14. Do The Good
Fisheries officials in Anguilla said the population of the invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) appears to be growing at a rapid rate and poses a serious threat to its coral reef ecosystems.
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources (DFMR) said more than thirty lionfish have been captured within weeks at three different locations around the island.
“This increase in lionfish numbers does not bode well for our coral reef fishery resources and the ecological well-being of the coral reef ecosystems in Anguilla,” the DFMR stated.
So far, over 100 lionfish specimens have been captured and dissected as the DFMR tries to determine what they are feeding on.
“The lionfish poses a serious threat to local fisheries because they are voracious predators which can devour the young of many of the commercial fish species in Anguilla as well as by out-competing the adult commercial fish for food,” the department further stated.
“By severely reducing the adult coral reef fish populations, lionfish have the potential to upset the natural balance and functioning of coral reef ecosystems.”
The DFMR said it will continue its targeted removal programme at a number of popular near-shore coral reef sites and beaches.
It disclosed plans for a series of awareness sessions with members of the fishing community in the coming months to gain support for a number of proposed comprehensive management measures.
These include the implementation of no-take Marine Protected Areas and the protection of some species of grouper, which preliminary studies indicate may be one of the few known predators of lionfish in the Caribbean at present.
The department added: “Lionfish hunts or removal programmes alone will not be enough to effectively control the rapidly increasing lionfish population in Anguilla, and so our best option is to protect a number of grouper species and hope that over time these grouper species, as well as other large reef fish, will adapt and prey on the destructive lionfish species in Anguilla’s waters.
Mommy Say Mondays 11 – 21 – 2011 – West Indian Sayings
Cuss where you ah go, nah where you ah come out. You should not curse the place where come from. You may just return there one day in the future. Similar to never cuss the bridge that you cross.
Mommy Say Mondays 11 – 21 – 2011 – West Indian Sayings
Amy Winehouse Our Day Will Come Official Video was released moments ago. The video is the first off of the posthumous offering Lioness: Hidden Treasures set to be released on December 6, 2011. Producers Salaam Remi (The Fugees, Nas, Ini Kamoze, Toni Braxton, Spragga Benz, Shabba Ranks, Ms.Dynamite, Miguel, Ceelo Green and others) and Mark Ronson (Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera, Nas, Estelle, Adele to name a few) collaborated, compiling the album with the consent of the Winehouse family.
Our Day Will come is a nicely done video using video and stills of Amy Winehouse throughout her short lived career.
Dahved Levy Named Man of the Year. Dahved Levy the man who has been rocking you – rocking you was recently named Man Of The Year 2011 by the Great Men of Excellence Award in New York.
CMM: NY Top flight radio announcer and host of the #1 Arbitron rated Caribbean show,Caribbean Fever on 107.5 FM WBLS, Dahved Levy, has been named Man of the Year 2011, by the prestigious Great Men of Excellence Award in New York. Levy is in good company as he is being honored along with former Mayor of New York, David Dinkins who will receive the Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award. The late Percy Sutton will receive the Legacy Award which is also named for him.
The awards will be bestowed on the recipients on Saturday, November 19, 20011 at the Black Spectrum Theatre in Queens, NY.
The Great Men of Excellence Award is celebrated annually onInternational Men’s Day, November 19. International Men’s Day is a call for international collaboration to address the challenges and problems men face; for improving gender relations between men and women; for promoting gender equality; and for highlighting positive male role models.
Cathleen Williams, co-regional coordinator of the organization, put in a surprise call on Sunday November 14, to the studios of WBLS and made the announcement live. Although Levy was shocked at the honor, the award comes as no surprise however as Levy has reigned supreme on radio in the media capital of the world (New York) for close to twenty years.
Cathleen Williams stated, “Fans of Dahved stated repeatedly that they actually learn news from listening to his show. Dahved’s program has been reported by people regardless of heritage as the one show they can listen to and learn from. His ability to address everything that is important to them, break it down and keep them informed about what is going on in the world was a major factor in the decision to make him man of the year.”
Consistency and excellence has been the wind in this ace announcer’s back. He has been number 1 in the Arbitron ratings on the airways of107.5 FM WBLS for over a decade-an unparalleled feat. In fact Dahved’s(mainstream) radio program on 98.7 WRKS FM Kiss in New York debuted to a record 6.8 ratings in 1990.
BMWA Down Deh Official Video. BMWA (Brooklyn Most Wanted Artist) recently released the video for “Down Deh”.
Vibes nice on this one. Would love to hear a collabo with Problem Child, Skinny Fabulous, or Bunji on this one. Well we see why Mama was saying no-no about going “Down Deh”
Caribbean Digital Expo 2011 takes place November 22nd, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad & Tobago. The Caribbean Digital Expo (CDX) is a first-of-its-kind regional conference that will bring a new level of dialogue on digital marketing and digital business issues.
The event that will cover three key benefits:
Exposure to Amazing Speaking Talent
Phenomenal global & regional speakers will share perspectives on the ways that Caribbean firms can apply digital technologies to build their brands and businesses.
With contributions from global powers like Research in Motion (makers of Blackberry), alongside regional & global marketers, this is a learning opportunity that can’t miss.
Develop Your Digital Marketing Toolkit
Savvy Caribbean marketers understand that the way people consume media and spend their time has changed for good. CDX will provide a unique opportunity to learn best practices and digital marketing tips & tricks for use in your companies
Keep on Top of Hugely Relevant Issues
The Caribbean Digital Expo program has been designed with the needs of two particular audiences in mind…brand/product marketers and business leaders/entrepreneurs.
Philippines Suspends Ban On Workers To Caribbean States
MANILA, Philippines, Monday November 14, 2011 - Caribbean countries that benefit from Filipino labour have been granted a temporary reprieve from a govenment ban on their deployment.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has suspended the implementation of a recently announced order that prohibited Filipinos from working in 41 countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Cayman Islands and Dominica.
The suspension followed concerns of possible backlash from restrictions, reports said.
The ban was issued after the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs certified that the countries covered by the restriction do not observe measures necessary to protect migrant workers from abuse.
The recall resolution signed by Labour Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz and Poea Administrator Carlos Cao states that the implementation of the worker deployment ban would be withheld for 90 days from November 18 to facilitate bilateral agreements with the 41 countries.
It said this would allow the countries to apply measures for the protection of Filipinos who serve as guest workers in their countries.
“DFA Secretary Albert Del Rosario has requested the Poea governing board for a 90-day reprieve on the implementation of the deployment ban to provide enough time to work on the possible bilateral agreements with the 41 countries… , in the meantime (he) has recalled the certifications issued for these countries,” the POEA resolution said.
The other affected Caribbean countries are Cuba, Haiti, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos, and the US Virgin Islands.
An estimated 2,400 Filipino workers are employed on permits in the Cayman Islands alone.
Arturo Ursua who serves as the Honorary Consul for the Philippines in Cayman said the territory’s labour laws protect all workers.
However, he said there is need for further discussions on the worker ban issue.
“Such a dialogue would be to the benefit of Filipino workers already there and those planning to seek gainful employment in those countries…we will do all that is necessary to protect our nationals overseas,”
