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CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS NEWS
June 8, 2009 AIR JAMAICA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF FLYING TO GRENADA
By Donovan Gopie
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held by Air Jamaica,
celebrating its 10th year of service to the Caribbean
island of Grenada at its New York City JFK Terminal
on Tuesday, May 27, 2009, with beverages and
anniversary cake passed out to passengers awaiting
the late- night Grenada bound flight. The gate-side
ribbon cutting ceremony just before the anniversary
flight departed was witness by Grenada Consul
General to New York Hon. Derrick James, Executive
staff members of the Grenada consulate, flight crew,
passengers, Air Jamaica senior executives, invited
guests and members of the press.
The affable Air Jamaica Community & Special Markets
Manager, Anne Marie Francis along with Grenada's
Consul General to New York Hon. Derrick James perform
the ribbon-cutting, officially marking the 10th year
milestone of Air Jamaica flights to the Spice Island.
In remarks Ms. Francis said, “Air Jamaica is very proud
to celebrate with Grenada this milestone and look forward to serving this destination for many more years
to come." Consul General James visibly happy said,
"The Government and people of Grenada are indeed
proud of our relationship and partnership with Air
Jamaica. Our country is both delighted and happy
with the service of the airline and for its continuance of flying to our beautiful island.
With a happy smile, added, “We look forward to
ten more years.”
On board a special raffle drawing was held for
passengers, with commemorative gift items,
added with a festive welcome ceremony upon
landing at Maurice Bishop International Airport,
making the anniversary flight even more memorable.
The airports were recently renamed in honor of its
revered and assassinated former prime minister.
CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS NEWS
June 8, 2009
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD NEW YORK DIRECTOR
HONORED BY NYC COMPTROLLER AT CARIBBEAN
HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONS
By Donovan Gopie
Anthony King, the affable and dapper New York City Director
of Jamaica Tourist Board was honored by New York City
Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., to cheers and tumultuous
applause at the annual celebrations commerating Caribbean
Heritage & Culture Month in the United States. He was among
six honorees and one organization honored at the event. King
has served the Jamaica Tourist Board for over 30 years, and
the tourism industry for more than 40 years.
With a distinguished career in the tourism, King began his first
job with the British West Indian Airways, now Caribbean
Airlines, subsequently joining the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1972.
He has served in various capacities, including Sales
Representative for New England and Regional Manager for the
Northeast United States. He currently serves as the Regional
Director, Tour Operation and Airline. In remarks King told the
large Caribbean audience in attendance that he was both
honored and humbled at receiving the distinguished award. Said,
“I proudly share this award with all Jamaican here & back home.’’
Added, “I am humbled and gratified at receiving this honor;
I will endeavor to continue to serve my Caribbean community
with pride.”
The annual event honors outstanding Caribbean community
leaders and organizations for exemplary service to New York
City Caribbean community.
The 2009 Honorees included: Jean M. Chin, M.D., Obstetrics
& Gynecology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Dennis Derryck,
Professor, the New School for Urban Management & Urban
Policy; Rev. Dr. Grace Cornish-Livingstone. Minister &
Relationship Consultant; Anthony King, Regional Director,
Jamaica Tourist Board in New York and Rosalind McLymont,
Editor-in-Chief, The Network Journal.
A special presentation was made to Sesame Flyers Steel
Orchestra, frequent winners of the West Indian American
Day Parade steel band competition. The honoring event
and reception was held at SEUI Union Headquarters in
Lower Manhattan.
Photo credit: Donovan Gopie / NYC
fyi !
Hope you all can attend !
Donovan
Please Register Today!
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)
in collaboration with
Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Inc. (CACCI)
presents a workshop on
"Engaging the Caribbean American Diaspora in Tourism"
Thursday, June 11, 2008 - 4:30pm Sharp
The New Yorker Hotel
34th Street @ 8th Avenue, New York, NY
Workshop Topics
· Analyzing the Region's Tourism Industry in the context of the Global Economic Crisis: Short Term Prospects, Long Term Gains
· Mobilizing the Caribbean Diaspora - and Beyond - for Contributing to the Growth of the Caribbean Tourism Industry
· Towards a New Perspective for the Caribbean Tourism Industry: A Regional Response
This Workshop will address the importance of the role of the Caribbean Diaspora as Ambassadors for Tourism in the Region, and highlight steps that are being taken to encourage greater participation in tourism activities. Strategies for maximizing greater involvement of the Caribbean Diaspora and increasing tourism in the Region during these challenging economic times will be addressed. Thank you for your support.
Sylma Brown Bramble,CTO---Roy A. Hastick,Sr,CACCI
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Please RSVP to:
Caribbean Tourism Organization-USA, Inc.: Attn. Sylma Brown Bramble
Tel.: Phone: (212) 635-9530 Fax: (212)635-9511
www.OneCaribbean.org is the official tourism business website of the Caribbean Tourism Organization
_____ I plan to attend the workshop
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RSVP: sbrown@caribtourism.com
CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS NEWS
June 8, 2009
NEW YORK CITY COMPTROLLER HONORS NETWORK JOURNAL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AT CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONS
By Donovan Gopie
Rosalind McLymont, the charming and outstanding
Editor –in-Chief of The Network Journal – a New
York based business magazine for Black professional
and entrepreneurs was honored by New York City
Comptroller, William J. Thompson, Jr. at the annual
celebrations commerating The official Caribbean
Heritage & Culture Month in the United States.
Photo credit: Donovan Gopie / NYC
Seated - Rosalind McLyonnt; Cheryl Hall; Dr. Jean Chin; Re. Dr. Grace Cornish
Livingston & Dr. Eda Hastick Standing at rear: Anthony King; Curtis Nelson;
Dennis Derryck; Sgt. Herve Guiteau; NYC Comptroller Wm. Thompson,Jr; unid
persson & Minister Mel Holder.
Mc Lymont was among six distinguish honorees and
one organization honored at the annual event. With
more than 20 years experience as a writer, speaker
and advisor to companies on global business and
entrepreneurship, Mc Lymont has worked with the
United Nations Development Program’s Gender
Program and for women in Russia through the
Alliance of Russia and American Women.
Additionally, she has been an advisor to the
Institute on African Affairs and served as an
executive board member of the Desmond Tutu
Peace Foundation.
In brief remarks she gave to the large Caribbean
audience in attendance, Mc Lymont said she was
both honored and humbled at receiving the
distinguished award. “I proudly share this award
with all Caribbean people here in the United States.”
Added, “I am humbled and gratified at receiving this
distinguished honor from the City Comptroller; I will
endeavor to continue to serve with pride and
diligence our Caribbean community".
Mc Llymont is a prolific writer, and is the author
of the groundbreaking novel, Middle Ground, - a book
that received critical acclaim, as well as Africa: Strictly
Business, the Steady March to Prosperity. She is a
partner in the consulting company of McLymont, Kunda,
& Co, a consulting firm that develops strategies for
international business development that serves
clients in the U.S., Africa and the Caribbean.
The 2009 honorees were: Jean M. Chin, M.D.,
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center;
Dennis Derryck, Professor, the New School for
Urban Management & Urban Policy; Rev. Dr. Grace
Cornish-Livingstone. Minister & Relationship
Consultant; Sgt. Herve Guiteau, Det. Sgt. of NYPD
& Anthony King, Regional Director,
Jamaica Tourist Board in New York.
A special presentation was made to Sesame
Flyers Steel Orchestra, frequent winners of the
West Indian American Day Parade steel band
competition. The honoring event and reception
was held at SEUI Union Headquarters in Lower
Manhattan.
The annual event honors outstanding Caribbean community leaders and organizations for exemplary
service to New York City Caribbean community.
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