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Weekly News

csasyr — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:17:46 +0000

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Every week, the Caribbean Students Association at Syracuse University does its best to keep you informed of news in the Caribbean. Please read below:

St Vincent-born single mother wins British army discrimination payout

LONDON, England (AFP) — A single mother from the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, who suffered race and sex discrimination while serving in the British army was awarded over 17,000 pounds (26,000 dollars) at an employment tribunal on Friday.

http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-22684–15-15–.html

ILO economist predicts slow pace of recovery for Caribbean economies

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Senior Economic Adviser, International Labour Organisation (ILO) Headquarters, Robert Kyloh has projected that the global economy is poised for growth, starting this year, but cautioned that the economic recovery for the Caribbean region would move at a very slow pace.

http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/business/business.php?news_id=22666&start=0&category_id=14

Commentary: In a kompa state of mind

By Bevan Springer
New York Amsterdam News

Over the past few months, I have been listening to the creole rhythms of an incredible musical genre called kompa.

http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/entertainment/entertainment.php?news_id=22511&start=0&category_id=24

BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE WEEKEND

csasyr — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:17:10 +0000

DJ Willy Pre Bob Marley Tribute – Aidonia Mix

Caribbean Awareness Week

csasyr — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:32:34 +0000

On Monday march 29th we will be holding a forum to discuss the on going epidemic in the Caribbean of skin bleaching. In the Caribbean island of Jamaica of 2.6 million people, health authorities say hundreds are skin bleaching and the problem is that many people misuse by overuse skin lightening creams, which are prescribed at low doses to correct uneven pigmentation. This is a growing problem in the West Indies so join us as we raise awareness of the epidemic.

Were: HL 107 at 7pm

In our caribbean cuture we take much pride in the beutiful music we produce. When all work is done, we love to dance! Join us on Tuesday March 30th as we bring in Kalabash to bring you a caribbean dance workshop. So join us as we teach ‘you to skip to my lou’ and ‘nuh behavior’ so you can retire your ‘willy bounce’!!

Where: HL 205 at 6PM

Get ready to join us for a great laugh as we get together for a Caribbean comedy movie night. We all know that Caribbean comedians can have you laughing to the point that you fall off your chair. So come on by on Wednesday March 31st and have a laugh with friends.

Were: Lyman Hall Room 132

Recent SOCA!

csasyr — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:34:35 +0000

CSA Weekly News

csasyr — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:11:57 +0000

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Every week, Syracuse’s CSA keeps you updated with its weekly news. Please read links below:

Death toll in Chile earthquake passes 700

Santiago, Chile (CNN) — The death toll from Saturday’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has risen to 708, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/28/chile.quake/index.html?hpt=T2

IDB lends Jamaica US$45 million for education transformation

WASHINGTON, USA (JIS) — A loan agreement for US$45 million (J$4 billion) was signed between the government of Jamaica and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) at its headquarters in Washington DC, on Thursday.

http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/education/education.php?news_id=21755&start=0&category_id=41

Cuba looks to increase production of ozone-based medicines

HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) – The Ozone Research Center is looking to increase in 2010 its productions of Oleozon, a Cuban medicament used as an ointment to treat epidermophytosis (a superficial fungus infection of the skin) and impetigo, and in an oral variant for the treatment of giardiasis.

http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/health/health.php?news_id=21675&start=0&category_id=42

New Dances!!!

csasyr — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:04:20 +0000

Skip To My Lou!!!

Rubba Bounce !!!!

CARIBFEST XPLOSION 2K9

csasyr — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:38:25 +0000

Caribfest Preview DJ Willy

CSA WEEKLY NEWS

csasyr — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:09:58 +0000

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Headline News…

Every week, Syracuse’s Caribbean Students Association does its best to keep you involved with events that occur around the Caribbean area. Our CSA Weekly News is posted up for you to read. Keeping you informed

Aaron Spencer

Barbados hosts its first International Business Week

A week of high-calibre speakers and discussion are some of the key features organizers of Barbados’ inaugural International Business Week are promising.

http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=business&NewsID=6532

Swetes Villager Robbed and Beaten

A 62-year-old man has become the country’s most recent robbery victim.

http://www.antiguasunonline.com/news/local/250926-swetes-villager-robbed-and-beaten.html

Paul Gordon Sentenced to 11 years

Convicted of manslaughter in the stabbing death of popular disc jockey Sherman Bodden, also known as “Jazzy B,” Paul Gordon has been sentenced to 11 years imprisonment in a sentencing hearing held before Chief Justice Anthony Smellie on 28 September in the Grand Court.

http://www.caymannetnews.com/news-18668–1-1—.html

To di World Flag Party!!!!

csasyr — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:58:18 +0000

New Music Videos

csasyr — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:19:05 +0000