Jamaica's Beloved Miss Lou Has Died

Born in Kingston on September 7, 1919, Miss Lou was Jamaica's premier folklorist, poet, entertainer and comedienne. As a cultural giant, she made Jamaica's patois an accepted language through her poems. Famous for her radio shows which included "Laugh with Louise", "Miss Lou's Views"  DETAILS

Florida Benefit Concert Raises Money, Awareness For Haiti

Louis Noisin, who founded a university in Cap Haitien, told VOA about efforts he is involved in to create jobs outside the capital city. "What we try to do is to deconcentrate Port-au-Prince and put jobs out and help people back to their own birthplace. You have a lot of people from the north in Port-au-Prince.   DETAILS

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Government Of Canada Shows Support For Rebuilding Haiti  DETAILS

Association Of Caribbean States: Working Toward Unity In The Greater Caribbean For Twelve Years  DETAILS

Donor Nations Pledge $750 Million For Haiti  DETAILS

Trinidad's Oil Refinery Remains Closed  DETAILS

US Urges Moscow To Reconsider Venezuela's Arms Deal  DETAILS

JA Justice System To Be Reviewed By Canadian Bar Association  DETAILS

ACS Intensifies Its Efforts On The Caribbean Sea Initiative  DETAILS