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Happy Birthday Bob Marley
On February 6, 1945, Robert Nesta ‘Bob” Marley was born in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies. He would be 70 today. Marley died in Miami, Florida, on May 11, 1981 from skin cancer. Marley’s name is synonymous with quality reggae music that infuses the soul with pulsating, conscious, profound meaning, nuance and power.
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Happy Birthday Bob Marley: Reggae has lost its soul, style, flavor By Carmen Glover On February 6, 1945, Robert Nesta 'Bob" Marley was born in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies. He would be 70 today. Marley died in Miami, Florida, on May 11, 1981 from skin...

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CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution receives major EU grant Creative Industries Exchange provides a regional framework for the collection, collation and dissemination of data and information on the cultural/creative industries of the Caribbean. It is funded by the UNESCO.

Focus on Cultural Heritage Tourism.
http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=local&NewsID=39096

The Barbados Advocate - Focus on cultural heritage tourism

Surinam Airways flights to Aruba to be banned if government fails to comply with ultimatum |... Regional news archives from Caribbean News Now!: The source for the latest news throughout the Caribbean

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The Barbados Advocate - Apparel imports remain robust – local product offering ‘slim’

http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=business&NewsID=38166

The Barbados Advocate - BICO looking to reduce energy costs significantly

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Barbados government pushing niche tourism Creative Industries Exchange provides a regional framework for the collection, collation and dissemination of data and information on the cultural/creative industries of the Caribbean. It is funded by the UNESCO.

http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-German-Caribbean-cooperation-on-climate-change-entering-critical-phase-22110.html

German-Caribbean cooperation on climate change entering critical phase | Caribbean News Now Regional news archives from Caribbean News Now!: The source for the latest news throughout the Caribbean

http://www.carib-export.com/2014/07/caribbean-export-awards-euro-2-9-million-to-firms-in-cariforum/

Caribbean Export Awards EURO 2.9 Million to Firms in CARIFORUM The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has announced the awarding of BBD 8,081,874.06 (€2,992,287) to firms and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) across the region via their...

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SMAKS - From Luxury Shop to Luxury Brand Creative Industries Exchange provides a regional framework for the collection, collation and dissemination of data and information on the cultural/creative industries of the Caribbean. It is funded by the UNESCO.

International Food and Safety Course

International Food Safety and Quality Network offers course

Rihanna has done it again, she is breaking history.

Rihanna makes animation film history Sexy Barbados-born award-winning singer and actress, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has made animation film history.
Rihanna whose recent hits like “Diamonds,” “Pour it Up” and “Umbrella” are chart-toppers, is now expanding her film resume, becoming the first black lead character in the upcoming 3D animated film Home.
On the heels of playing Petty Officer Cora ‘Weps’ Raikes in the critically panned Battleship in 2012 and playing herself in last year’s apocalyptic comedy This is the End with Seth Rogen, James Franco and company, the singer will star as the lead voice actress in the DreamWorks film.
She’ll be starring as Tip, a headstrong tomboy who helps a group of aliens called Boovs – who have taken over Earth — find a new home. The movie is based on the critically acclaimed book The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex.
In addition to voicing Tip, Rihanna will also sing in the film and help ...