GAY and transgender organisations in Belgium have promised to end their protest at Reggae concerts featuring acts who are known to have recorded songs bashing their lifestyle. The commitment was made in a joint statement between gay and transgender organisations, the promoters of reggae concerts and reggae festivals and the reggae community in Belgium, days after Beenie Man issued a video recording apologising for his anti-gay songs and admitting that he respected all human beings.
Belgian gays grant reprieve to Beenie, Sizzla and Shabba
Arley Gill is still unemployed.
Alley Gill
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — Former Senator Arley Gill is reported to be unemployed, two weeks after Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas said he had offered him a new job as an ambassador.
Arley Gill
Gill, who is public relations officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was first appointed to the Upper House of Parliament in 2003 following the party’s narrow 8 – 7 general election loss to the New National Party.
He chaired most of the NDC’s public meetings in the election campaign of 2008. After the party’s victory and ascension to government office, he was reappointed a senator by Thomas, leader of the NDC.
TweetArchibald Diary May 15th, 2012 “Women and Girls in ICT”
talk about women and girls empowered by technology as we celebrate World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2012 “Theme 2012: “Women and Girls in ICT”. Hear from women themselves speak first hand about their involvement and work.
Title Sponsor: LIME
Executive Producer: Shirma Wells
Program aired 5/17/2012
TweetPeople watching TCN live inside Brooklyn College
Watching TCN LIVE inside Brooklyn College www.tcnhd.com www.hottcaribbean.com www.tcnmobile.com
TweetRoach In McDonald’s Hash Browns: Man Claims To Find Deep-Fried Bug (pic)
Reddit user LinkBoyJT posted an image Wednesday that might make your skin crawl. After ordering a McDonald’s hash brown and eating most of it, he claims he was startled to find what appeared to be a deep-fried insect stuck to the bottom half. The text accompanying the image — which is pretty gross, by the way — reads “I was eating a hash brown from
Bahamas Crisis Center acknowledged at Beauties @ Brunch fashion event
Ms. Robbin Whachell
Editor / Co-Founder
www.thebahamasweekly.com
Nassau, Bahamas - Cia Monet Fashions, an online shopping company run by Patricia
Chatti held the successful Beauties @ Brunch on May 6th at Compass Point. The idyllic setting, beautiful models, and fabulous styles presented by Cia Monet were a hit all round! The event was well attended and under the patronage of Mrs. Sandra Dean Patterson of the Bahamas Crisis Center, which is celebrating 30 years of service to the Bahamian People. Part proceeds of the event went to support the Center
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LIME supports Texpo
LIME, Grenada’s only full service telecoms provider is the platinum sponsor of Texpo 2012.
The Technology exposition branded Texpo will be held at the Grenada trade Centre from May 17 to 19 2012. Recognizing the importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
on the very existence of its people, the government of Grenada has labeled ICT as one of its transformational sectors. As part of the Government’s efforts to raise awareness of this important sector it has embarked on an annual Technology Exposition. Texpo is designed to expose Grenada, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and the wider region, to new and emerging technologies, and the promotion of sustainable economies through open communities. The activities and initiatives are designed to foster a spirit of innovation in ICT development and to highlight local ICT innovation
Karl Hood resigned from Cabinet in Grenada
PRIME MINISTER ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER KARL HOOD
ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, MAY 17, 2012_Prime Minister Tillman Thomas on Thursday has accepted the resignation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Karl Hood.
The Prime Minister thanked Mr. Hood for his service to the government of Grenada over the past three and a half years and wished him well in his future endeavours.
Prime Minister Thomas continues to be focused on fulfilling the commitment he gave to the people of Grenada, who elected him to serve and his pledge to implement government projects announced in September last year.
Donna Summer..Dead at 63!
We are sad to report the passing of Entertainer extraordinaire Ms. Donna Summer! TMZ.COM is reporting that the singer died today from lung cancer. Her family released a statement, saying, that they are at peace, celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. “Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time.”
Donna was a 5-time Grammy winner who shot to superstardom in the ’70s with iconic hits like “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.” Ms. Summer was 63 years old!
R.I.P Donna!
TweetTyson Beckford SEX tape surfaces: Says he’s not fazed by leaked footage
Polo model
Tyson Beckford is in a real pickle — someone’s shopping a sex tape starring him … and only him. Guess if you want something done right … gotta do it yourself.
Though fans are used to seeing his physique on the runway, Tyson Beckford is showing off a lot more online. The male supermodel is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a leaked sex tape, according to
TMZ.COM. The risqué video reportedly shows the 41-year-old pleasuring himself during a recent video chat with an unnamed female model. Beckford, who has been dating Australian model
TweetCARIBBEAN CELEBRITIES TO BE FEATURED IN INNOVATIVE LIVE CONVERSATION SERIES “AT THE FEET OF THE MASTERS”
Brooklyn, New York – Caribbean celebrities are already well-known for their artistic innovation, on-
stage personas and public dramas. Now, an entertaining live conversation series: “At the Feet of the Masters,” will
provide insight into the personal narratives, life stories and autobiographical memories of five icons of Trinidad and
Tobago culture. Calypso megastar, the Mighty Sparrow; art prodigy David Moore; steelband innovator, Dr. Ellie
Mannette; Midas-touch record producer Rawlston Charles and promoting legend, Flag Woman Janet, will tell it in their
TweetTillman Thomas Survived ” No Confidence Motion”
Prime Minister Tillman Thomas (Grenada)
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas survived the opposition’s No Confidence Motion debated in Parliament May 15th, 2012. The final score Tally
5 -Aye (4 Opposition Mp’s + Michael Church)
8 – No
1- Abstenstion (Karl Ignatius Hood)
1 – Absent (Glynis Roberts)
The debate saw members of parliament speaking on the leadership style of the Prime Minister. The PM also spoke on the motion telling opposition leader Keith Mitchell that he fought him before and will fight him again.. General election in Grenada is not constitutionally due until 2013
More details to be posted soon..
TweetA new breakthrough in the Trayvon Martin Case. FBI Wants To Charge Zimmerman With Hate Crime
A new breakthrough in the Trayvon Martin case could be a positive indication that George Zimmerman won’t get off for killing the teen boy as many suspect. As you know, the FBI has been conducting their own investigation into the shooting death that occurred Feb. 26, and ABC reports that the bureau plans to pursue a hate crime charge against the neighborhood watchman.
Zimmerman has already been charged with second-degree murder which could garner a maximum sentence up to life in prison if he’s convicted. With the hate crime charge, his sentence could be escalated to the death penalty. That is, if the prosecution can prove he intentionally went after Trayvon and shot and killed him because he is black.
TweetNYC Woman Covered in her boyfriend’s blood: Pictured Minutes After She ‘Stabbed Lover With A Kitchen knife Drag Him On The Street. (PICS)
A woman was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend during a heated argument in the early hours of Friday morning.
Yekaterina Pusepa was led handcuffed from the grisly scene in tears, her white T-shirt, jeans and arms covered with the blood of her injured boyfriend, Alec Katsnelson.
She was pictured on the sidewalk outside her New York home sobbing as she was led away from the scene of the crime.
Several police officers were called after the couple’s loud arguing disturbed neighbours in the middle of the night.
Pusepa wept in court on Saturday when she was charged with attempted murder and second-degree assault, but she did not speak during the hearing
Bloody: Yekaterina Pusepa was discovered on a Manhattan sidewalk sobbing and covered in blood
Caribbean Airline considering flights to Panama
Caribbean Airlines could soon be flying directly into Panama.
Panamanian President Alberto Martinelli promised yesterday during his address at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF), Trinidad Hilton, St Ann’s yesterday that his country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will allow the State-owned carrier a licence to fly into Panama.
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