by Sudaney Blair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNxp9j6Vczs Tessanne Chin’s stellar performance in winning season 5 of the NBC television show “The Voice” illustrates some of the main tenets of the IDB’s cultural development policy in the Caribbean. Without a doubt, Miss Chin’s triumph will inspire many others from the Caribbean to engage their artistic abilities, and … [Read more...] about Tessanne Chin’s Triumph and Its Impact on Caribbean Cultural Development
Jamaica
The First 1,000 Days of Life Really Matter!
Children from St. John’s Basic School, Kingston, Jamaica – taken by Cynthia Hobbs. We know it’s critically important to give our children the right ingredients during the first five years of life – good nutrition, education and language stimulation, vaccinations and other health interventions. But now experts are narrowing it down further to the first 1,000 days – 270 … [Read more...] about The First 1,000 Days of Life Really Matter!
Jamaica’s Energy Market
Jamaica: Energy Market Overview Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, after Cuba and Hispaniola and is home to a population of 2.83 million people. The country’s largest contributors to the national GDP are the bauxite industry, the tourism sector, agriculture and the manufacturing sector. The tourism sector is an important source for foreign exchange. Jamaica … [Read more...] about Jamaica’s Energy Market
Aspiration
It is human nature to aspire. We are never satisfied with our lives: we want a better paying job, a fitter body, a good looking partner, a healthy family and more of anything we think we need, including status and its trappings. … [Read more...] about Aspiration
L’Acadco dance group enchants DC’s Kennedy Center
L'Acadco is widely regarded as Jamaica's leading contemporary dance company, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The IDB had the honor of hosting the dance group on September 6th, 2013. … [Read more...] about L’Acadco dance group enchants DC’s Kennedy Center