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Embracing Diversity …Critical to Organizational Success

By Cyndie Demming

Jerome Nathanson commented, “The price of the democratic way of life is a growing appreciation of people’s differences, not merely as tolerable, but as the essence of a rich and rewarding human experience“.

National Association of Administrative Professionals

Embracing Diversity … Critical to Organizational Success is this year’s theme for Administrative Professional Week celebrated April 22 – 28, 2012. The focus therefore is on encouraging diversity in the work place for increased performance. The theme simply speaks to, the acceptance of differences which is necessary to organizational achievement. Continue reading

Iantavian Participates In Taiwan’s Centennial Celebrations

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 12TH 2011

Reigning National Carnival Queen Ms. Iantavian Queeley is among youths from across the globe participating in the International Youth Week Centennial Homestay Programme in Taiwan.

Ms. Queeley, who is also Miss Carnival and Miss Caribbean Jaycees, is being hosted by a local Taiwanese family and given the opportunity to explore Taiwan’s historical sites, delicacies, natural scenaries and culture.

St. Kitts Miss Carnival Iantavian Queeley crowned by Dr Denzil Douglas

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WORLD POPULATION DAY 2011

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL – MESSAGE ON WORLD POPULATION DAY 11 July 2011

This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the earth’s seven billionth inhabitant. This is an opportunity to celebrate our common humanity and our diversity. It is also a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for each other and our planet. Continue reading

Caribbean Countries Not Tapping Into Creative Resources

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Friday April 30, 2010 –

According to Dr Brown, the global demand for Caribbean creative industries was growing and provided good returns on investments, especially in literary works, fashion, festivals, and music. (Photo: Canada.com)

A CARICOM Secretariat official is lamenting that regional countries are not maximizing opportunities in the cultural/creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors of the world-economy. Continue reading

1st BLACK WOMAN TO BE APPOINTED HIGH SHERIFF IN UK.

Mrs Peaches Golding- 1st Black Woman High SheriffPeaches Golding has become the first black woman to be appointed a high sheriff since the post was created 1,000 years ago. Mrs. Golding will take the ceremonial office of Bristol’s High Sheriff in March. Continue reading