HUMN3099 CARIBBEAN STUDIES PAST TITLES - HISTORY. 2012/2013 FIRST EXAMINER The Decline of the Barbados Sugar Industry from 1958 to Present

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "HUMN3099 CARIBBEAN STUDIES PAST TITLES - HISTORY. 2012/2013 FIRST EXAMINER The Decline of the Barbados Sugar Industry from 1958 to Present"

Transcription

1 HUMN3099 CARIBBEAN STUDIES PAST TITLES - HISTORY 2012/2013 FIRST EXAMINER The Decline of the Barbados Sugar Industry from 1958 to Present The Challenges and Contribution of Private Schools in Barbados, Returning Nationals Influence on Trade Unions Women in Calypso in Barbados History of Baby Welfare Clinics and Child Nutrition in the 20th Century History of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Barbados, The Unseen Community: Perspectives on Education and Social Development in the Autistic Community. Child Labour in the mid Nineteenth Century and Early 20th Century in Barbados The mechanisms put in place by English Cricket Administrators to end the Dominance of the West Indies Cricket Team during the 1980's and early 1990's Barbadian Women in the Hotel Industry, Teacher Training in Barbados The History of the UWI Cave Hill Guild and its impact on the student body and the surrounding communities A History of the Alexandra Secondary School 1894 to The development of Queen s Park,1905 to the present Primary Education in Barbados 1900 to 1962 General Elections in Barbados and the Smooth Transferral of Power The Unseen Community : Perspectives on Education and Social Development in the Autistic Community. Child Labour in the mid Nineteenth Century and Early 20th Century in Barbados The mechanisms put in place by English Cricket Administrators to end the Dominance of the West Indies Cricket Team during the 1980's and early 1990's Barbadian Women in the Hotel Industry, Teacher Training in Barbados The History of the UWI Cave Hill Guild and its impact on the student body and the surrounding communities A History of the Alexandra Secondary School 1894 to The development of Queen s Park,1905 to the present Primary Education in Barbados 1900 to 1962 Sense and Dollars- A History of Saving in Barbados Alana Johnson Cleve Scott Aviston Downes Aviston Downes

2 HIV Awareness Programs in Barbados: Power to the People Calypso and the Development of (mass) Political Consciousness in Post Independence Barbados. The Role of the Caribbean Leaders in the Grenada Revolution Cleve Scott Cleve Scott 2011/2012 The Reaction of Barbadian People to Royal Visits, East Indians on the Barbadian Business Scene Typhoid in Barbados during the Period 1870 to 1914 The Rastafarian Movement in St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Culture, Struggles and Influence State Funerals in Barbados Between Bowdow!!! The 1979 eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Its impact on the lives of Vincentians The Independence Debates: A Look at the Opposition s Arguments Barbadian Businesses of the North: Rum and Barbados: The Development of the Barbadian Rum Industry over the last three decades and its Impact on Barbados The Ceremonial Aspect of the Barbados Defence Force 1979 Present History of Barbados Motorsport The contribution of the Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union to economy and society Influences on Barbados Food Culture The Ceremonial aspect of the Barbados Defense Force 1979 Present History of the Barbados Family Planning Barbadian Responses to British Coronations, The History of Mount Tabor Moravian Church: The First One Hundred Years The Education Policy of the Democratic Labour Party Government: A Documentation of the historical origins of architectural influences in Barbadian homes Racism and Identity in the Dominican Republic during the twentieth century Reconstructing the Socio-historical Universe of Barbados in the 1870 s: A survey of documents related to the 1876 Confederation Riots Women s Movements and Organizations in Barbados in the 20 th Century Social condition in Barbados 19 th 20 th century : Race Class in R. Worrell S. Rampersaud

3 Barbados Typhoid in Barbados during the period Barbadian Cricketers and their role in County Cricket in England during the 1980 s The reaction of Barbadian people to Royal Visits Women s Movements and Organizations in Barbados in the 20 th Century 2010/2011 A study on the Relationship between Government Policy and Wetlands in Barbados Michael Manley s Social engineering project between The Challenges of providing low income housing in Barbados The Royal Barbados Police Force and its Commissioners of Police Reggae s influence on black identity among Barbadians Muslims in Barbados: Religion, Identity and Barbadian reality Black Business in Barbados: History of Funeral Homes in Barbadian society in the 20 th Century The Evolution and significance of Kalinago Canoe building in Dominica The Ownership and methodology of Slaves Samuel Lord and his legacy History of Polyclinics and their role in Public Health The History and Role of the first Anglican Young Persons Association in the Diocese of Barbados: Holy Cross AYPA Sir Frank Worrell: An Alternative National Hero The Role of Codrington College to Education From Urban to Rural A Case Study of Ms. Enid Maxwell Black Business in Barbados: History of Funeral Homes in Barbadian society in the 20 th Century The Evolution and significance of Kalinago Canoe building in Dominica The Migratory People of St. Kitts and Nevis to the Dominican Republic during the 1940 s to the 1960 s Historical analysis of passed slave laws of Barbados Life and Times of Archbishop John W D Holder of Barbados An Analysis of Barbadian Attitudes to their built heritage: The Role of Race, Class, Government and developers in a modernizing society I. Rock

4 Women and crime in the Post-Emancipation period The Redevelopment Programme of Bridgetown since the Early 1980 s The Social Conditions in Barbados between /2009 Walking on the edge Survival strategies of enslaved women in Bridgetown and Rio de Janeiro. A comparative study 19 th century Transition of Caribbean women from traditional healers to the emergence of modern day nurses and doctors The University of the West Indies and its role in Regional integration A social history of road transport in Barbados From colonialism to independence. From Hastings Rock and Queen s Park to Epcot Centre and Edinburgh. A brief history of the Royal Barbados Police Force Band. The life and times of Gertrude Eastmond: Business and Politics R. Goodrige 2010/2011 Reggae s Influence on Black Identity Among Barbadian s Sir Frank Worrell: An Alternative National Hero The Development of 1 st and 2 nd Streets Holetown, St. James Through the Years The Role of Codrington College In Education Muslins in Barbados: Religion, Identity and Barbadian Reality From Urban to Rural- Case Study of Ms. Enid Maxwell Legacy of Black Business with a Focus on Funeral Homes 1930 s 1990 s History of Barbados Village Shop 1950 to the Present Time Michael Manley s Social Engineering Protect Between The History of Temple Yard Barbados The Ownership and Methodology of Slaves in St. Lucia, ( ) Life and Times of Arch Bishop John W.D. Holder of Barbados An Analysis of Barbadian Attitudes to their Built Heritage: The Role of Race, Class, Government and Developers in a Modernizing Society History of Turners Hall Plantation in St. Andrew A Study on the Relationship between Government Policy and Wetlands in Barbados Women and Crime in the Post Emancipation Period Sam Lord and His Legacy History of Polyclinics and their Role in Public Health The Royal Barbados Police Force and its Commissions E.Rocha E.Rocha

5 The Life and Times of David Thompson The Contribution of the Credit Union Movement in Barbados to Economy and Society The Redevelopment Programme of Bridgetown since the Early 1980 s The Social Conditions in Barbados between A.Downes 2005/2006 The Minibus Culture in Barbados The life and times of a centenarian: Louise Clarissa Lynch The contribution of returning nationals in the development of Trade Unions in Caribbean ( ) The changing face of sugar production in Barbados after independence: Case Study Regional Police Cooperation: The case of the Regional Police Training Centre An Evaluation of the Constitution Canons and Regulations of the Diocese of Barbados as an adequate form of managing the clergy in this Diocese From Caribs to Garifuna A historical investigation of the small pox epidemic of 1905 in Barbados The rise of non-demonational evangelical churches in Barbados Cuba s relations with the English Speaking Caribbean 1970 until present. The development of playing fields in Barbados The impact of the events of 9/11 on Barbados Pan Africanism in Barbados The Commission For Pan African Affairs The Development of manufacturing in Barbados The Development of Child Protection measures and Policies in Barbados since Independence The Pan-African movement and the transformation of Barbados since 1970 The decline of small farming within Scotland District. Homosexuality in the Caribbean Labour options for women in Barbados after 1966 Contemporary issues and opinions in religion in Barbados Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union Ltd an indigenous Financial Service Provider Co-operatiing for your financial success: from 1968 to 2003 The life and times of Gertrude Eastmond: Business and Politics The changing roles of the Barbados Regiment between 1979 and 1999: The social and economic roles of village shops and their impact on A. Cobley

6 the Barbadian community from 1920 to present with particular reference to Gagg s Hill Village, St. Joseph A search for identity by Mulatto women A study of the life of Grace of MaryseConde snannaya Barbadian women in the migration process A history of Volleyball in Barbados The social and political contribution of Sir Frederick Smith to the Barbadian landscape Prostitution in Barbados: A Historical investigation A. Thomas P.Welch

CARIBBEAN STUDIES 2001/2002. The Lexical and morpho-syntactic structures in Antillean French Creole

CARIBBEAN STUDIES 2001/2002. The Lexical and morpho-syntactic structures in Antillean French Creole CARIBBEAN STUDIES 2001/2002 Alfay, Kerla The Lexical and morpho-syntactic structures in Antillean French Creole Alleyne, Richard A. The making of the gold coast: The development of Holetown, St. James

More information

GENERAL INF.1 11 February 2004 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

GENERAL INF.1 11 February 2004 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean in collaboration with CIDA GENDER EQUALITY PROGRAMME UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR WOMEN CARIBBEAN

More information

FREEDOM. Windrush Foundation. Session 1 Caribbean Quiz Answers Key Stage 2 What do you think you know about the Caribbean?

FREEDOM. Windrush Foundation. Session 1 Caribbean Quiz Answers Key Stage 2 What do you think you know about the Caribbean? on 1838 What do you think you know about the Caribbean? 1 on 1838 How many islands are located in the Caribbean Sea? There are approximately 7000 islands in the Caribbean Sea. The countries shaded in orange

More information

Pursuing Opportunities with OLIFI Assistance

Pursuing Opportunities with OLIFI Assistance Pursuing Opportunities with OLIFI Assistance OLIFI Mission to Atlantic Canada April 14 to 17, 2014 Presented by: Tammy Brathwaite, Trade Commissioner High Commission of Canada for Barbados & Eastern Caribbean

More information

Participating States: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, The Commonwealth of

Participating States: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, The Commonwealth of Participating States: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, The Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Republic of Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica,

More information

Coming of Age: Lessons from the Past, Strategies for the Future

Coming of Age: Lessons from the Past, Strategies for the Future Coming of Age: Lessons from the Past, Strategies for the Future Dr. Victor H. Eastmond BDS(Lon.) LDSRCS (Eng.) Cert. Forensic Odontology (Sweden) Variation(s) in Accreditation of Dental Schools attended

More information

ANTHROPOLOGY 2211G/650 - FIRST NATIONS STUDIES 2211G/650 CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN Distance Studies Online Course Winter 2018 Course Outline

ANTHROPOLOGY 2211G/650 - FIRST NATIONS STUDIES 2211G/650 CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN Distance Studies Online Course Winter 2018 Course Outline ANTHROPOLOGY 2211G/650 - FIRST NATIONS STUDIES 2211G/650 CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN Distance Studies Online Course Winter 2018 Course Outline This course will provide an introduction to the Caribbean area.

More information

Postgraduate Research Degrees awarded by the Institute for Gender and Development Studies

Postgraduate Research Degrees awarded by the Institute for Gender and Development Studies Postgraduate Research Degrees awarded by the Institute for Gender and Development Studies The University of the West Indies: Nita Barrow, Regional Coordinating, St. Augustine Units. Postgraduate Research

More information

Ken Sylvester Chief Executive Officer

Ken Sylvester Chief Executive Officer Ken Sylvester Chief Executive Officer AGENDA 1. Caribbean: Issues and Challenges in the 21 st Century 2. C@ribNET: The Caribbean Regional Research and Education Network, Opportunity for effecting Economic

More information

CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN ANTHROPOLOGY 2211G/650 - FIRST NATIONS 2211G/650 DISTANCE STUDIES ONLINE COURSE WINTER 2017

CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN ANTHROPOLOGY 2211G/650 - FIRST NATIONS 2211G/650 DISTANCE STUDIES ONLINE COURSE WINTER 2017 CULTURES OF THE CARIBBEAN ANTHROPOLOGY 2211G/650 - FIRST NATIONS 2211G/650 DISTANCE STUDIES ONLINE COURSE WINTER 2017 This course will provide an introduction to the Caribbean area. It will include a description

More information

For authorization of the reproduction of CTO works, please contact the CTO at the address and above.

For authorization of the reproduction of CTO works, please contact the CTO at the address and  above. Copyright 2018, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), 2018. All rights reserved. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this

More information

THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY COMPRISES 15 MEMBER STATES

THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY COMPRISES 15 MEMBER STATES 1 THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY COMPRISES 15 MEMBER STATES 2 ALL ALL 12 CSME MEMBER STATES ARE SINGLE MARKET READY - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - BELIZE - GRENADA - JAMAICA - ST. LUCIA - ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

More information

Caribbean Youth Policy Review

Caribbean Youth Policy Review Caribbean Youth Policy Review Presentation to the Caribbean Forum on Population, Youth and Development July 24, 2018 Caribbean youth policy review Key findings Context Methodology Participating countries

More information

GOZO COLLEGE BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL

GOZO COLLEGE BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL GOZO COLLEGE BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL Half Yearly Exams 2015-16 Subject: History Form: 4 Time: 1 h 30 min Name: Class: 1 Section A: Mark the event which happened first. 1) (a)the French take over the Maltese

More information

Population, Territory and Sustainable Development The Case of the Caribbean Sub Region

Population, Territory and Sustainable Development The Case of the Caribbean Sub Region Population, Territory and Sustainable Development The Case of the Caribbean Sub Region Author: Godfrey St. Bernard Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies The University of the West Indies

More information

CARIBBEAN STUDIES The church and state in Guyana with special reference to the dual control system of education

CARIBBEAN STUDIES The church and state in Guyana with special reference to the dual control system of education Agard, William O. CARIBBEAN STUDIES 1976-1977 The church and state in Guyana with special reference to the dual control system of education Allettee, Mary A. A social study of the East Indian community

More information

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND NATIONAL ICT STRATEGY INTEGRATION: MEETING THE MDGs AND WSIS DECLARATION

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND NATIONAL ICT STRATEGY INTEGRATION: MEETING THE MDGs AND WSIS DECLARATION NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND NATIONAL ICT STRATEGY INTEGRATION: MEETING THE MDGs AND WSIS DECLARATION Conference for Regional Policy Makers and Advisers Caribbean Development Bank Bridgetown, 30 September

More information

THE CARIFORUM ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: A look at EU CARICOM Relations

THE CARIFORUM ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: A look at EU CARICOM Relations THE CARIFORUM ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: A look at EU CARICOM Relations and Regional Integration Presenter: Nicole Warmington Granston Warmington Granston PhD Candidate, FIU WHAT IS THE CARIFORUM?

More information

Researched and compiled by Ms. Elvira Doyle, UNDESA, 27 April 2004

Researched and compiled by Ms. Elvira Doyle, UNDESA, 27 April 2004 Status /Overseas THE CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES & REGIONAL ENTITIES United Nations Researched and compiled by Ms. Elvira Doyle, UNDESA, 27 April 2004 CARICOM a/ CARI FORUM b/ ECLAC/ CDCC c/ 1. Anguilla United

More information

David Prendergast Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 7 September 2011

David Prendergast Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 7 September 2011 David Prendergast Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 7 September 2011 Antigua & Barbuda Barbados Belize Dominica Grenada Guyana Jamaica St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent & the Grenadines

More information

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COURSE TITLE: CAYMANIAN SOCIETY HISTORY 120-1 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course focuses on the history, economy, governmental structure and processes of culture

More information

Symposium MARCH 30 & 31, APRIL 1, 2017 SOCIAL SCIENCES LOUNGE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Symposium MARCH 30 & 31, APRIL 1, 2017 SOCIAL SCIENCES LOUNGE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES ST. AUGUSTINE UNIT & THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY FACULTY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

More information

Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), All rights reserved.

Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), All rights reserved. Copyright 2016, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), 2016. All rights reserved. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this

More information

The Digital Library of the Caribbean. FIU Technology Fee - Strengthening Caribbean Research through Technology

The Digital Library of the Caribbean. FIU Technology Fee - Strengthening Caribbean Research through Technology Brooke Wooldridge Project Coordinator Digital Library of the Caribbean brooke.wooldridge@fiu.edu; www.dloc.com The Digital Library of the Caribbean FIU Technology Fee - Strengthening Caribbean Research

More information

CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION LATEST STATISTICS December 4, 2014

CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION LATEST STATISTICS December 4, 2014 CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION LATEST STATISTICS 2014 December 4, 2014 FINAL Destination Table 1: Tourist (Stop-over) Arrivals in 2014 Period Tourist Arrivals % Change Overall Winter# Summer# Anguilla

More information

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean Region. Activities Report 2011.

Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean Region. Activities Report 2011. Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean Region. Activities Report 2011. Background BCRC-Caribbean was established under the Framework Agreement between the

More information

Population, Territory and Sustainable Development in the Caribbean

Population, Territory and Sustainable Development in the Caribbean Population, Territory and Sustainable Development in the Caribbean Author: Godfrey St. Bernard Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies The University of the West Indies St. Augustine,

More information

Cartagena, Colombia August 2013 Dav Ernan Kowlessar

Cartagena, Colombia August 2013 Dav Ernan Kowlessar Cartagena, Colombia August 2013 Dav Ernan Kowlessar Context of this presentation CAIC Overview Reality of the Caribbean Landscape Input from the Caribbean Private Sector on developing a Roadmap Management

More information

Nicaragua versus Costa Rica?

Nicaragua versus Costa Rica? Nicaragua versus Costa Rica? Overview: Today I want to look at Nicaragua versus Costa Rica from both a destination for retiree s standpoint and for potential investment interest. First I'll provide some

More information

For authorization of the reproduction of CTO works, please contact the CTO at the address and above.

For authorization of the reproduction of CTO works, please contact the CTO at the address and  above. Copyright 2018, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), 2018. All rights reserved. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this

More information

National Treasures of SVG. An Overview

National Treasures of SVG. An Overview National Treasures of SVG An Overview National Treasures of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Name of Organisation: National Treasures of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Incorporated Type of Organisation

More information

Caribbean Development Bank s Climate Change Initiatives

Caribbean Development Bank s Climate Change Initiatives YOUTH VOICES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE May 15-17, 2013 - Guyana Caribbean Development Bank s Climate Change Initiatives Presenter: Valerie Isaac Designation: Operations Officer, Environmental Sustainability Unit

More information

Politics and Development in the Caribbean Basin

Politics and Development in the Caribbean Basin Politics and Development in the Caribbean Basin Politics and Development in the Caribbean Basin Central America and the Caribbean in the New World Order Jean Grugel MACMILLAN Jean Grugel 1995 All rights

More information

THINGS TO REMEMBER CARIBBEAN STUDIES

THINGS TO REMEMBER CARIBBEAN STUDIES PREMIER CURRICULUM SERIES Based on the Sunshine State Standards for Secondary Education, established by the State of Florida, Department of Education THINGS TO REMEMBER CARIBBEAN STUDIES Copyright 2009

More information

The OECS was hardest hit by reduced arrivals showing an overall 12.3% decline in 2009

The OECS was hardest hit by reduced arrivals showing an overall 12.3% decline in 2009 CTO Media Conference Feb. 8, 2010, 9AM EST Caribbean Tourism Overview 2009 1. Wider Caribbean Region Tourists arrivals in the Caribbean are on the rebound. Although aggregate tourist arrivals to the wider

More information

For authorization of the reproduction of CTO works, please contact the CTO at the address and above.

For authorization of the reproduction of CTO works, please contact the CTO at the address and  above. Copyright 2018, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), 2018. All rights reserved. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this

More information

Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators

Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators Dindi R. Robinson Barbara Salazar Torreon May 30, 2013 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

More information

The Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife in the Wider Caribbean Region

The Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife in the Wider Caribbean Region The Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife in the Wider Caribbean Region Kingston, Jamaica, 15-18 January 1990 1. The Conference of Plenipotentiaries

More information

CARIBBEAN STUDIES

CARIBBEAN STUDIES CARIBBEAN STUDIES 2003-2004 Barrow, Corileus D Do fraternal organizations contribute to the construction and development of contemporary Caribbean philosophical ethics, or are such organizations menaces

More information

Latin America 11/4/2013. Latin America Today. 580 million people 9% of the world s population Diverse backgrounds:

Latin America 11/4/2013. Latin America Today. 580 million people 9% of the world s population Diverse backgrounds: Latin America Chapter 10 Human Geography Latin America Today 580 million people 9% of the world s population Diverse backgrounds: Native Americans Europeans Africans Asians 1 Population 393 million live

More information

INTEGRATION AND TRADE IN THE AMERICAS

INTEGRATION AND TRADE IN THE AMERICAS INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Department of Integration and Regional Programs Division of Integration, Trade and Hemispheric Issues Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean Statistics

More information

COUNTRY DATA: Haiti : Information from the CIA World Factbook INTRODUCTION

COUNTRY DATA: Haiti : Information from the CIA World Factbook INTRODUCTION COUNTRY DATA: Haiti : Information from the CIA World Factbook INTRODUCTION The native Taino Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by COLUMBUS in 1492 - were virtually

More information

WATER CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE CARIBBEAN DR MARTIN FORDE

WATER CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE CARIBBEAN DR MARTIN FORDE WATER CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE CARIBBEAN DR MARTIN FORDE RATIONALE Title Summary Why Water Challenges and Solutions for the Caribbean This book provides in one book a comprehensive review of the

More information

Brazil. Population & Culture

Brazil. Population & Culture Brazil Population & Culture Population of Brazil Largest country in South America 200 million people (2012 est) Growing population - approximately 1% per year Life expectancy - approx 72 years Population

More information

COUNTRY DATA: Cuba : Information from the CIA World Factbook

COUNTRY DATA: Cuba : Information from the CIA World Factbook COUNTRY DATA: Cuba : Information from the CIA World Factbook INTRODUCTION The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in

More information

LATIN AMERICAN SOCIO-RELIGIOUS STUDIES PROGRAM - PROGRAMA LATINOAMERICANO DE ESTUDIOS SOCIORRELIGIOSOS (PROLADES)

LATIN AMERICAN SOCIO-RELIGIOUS STUDIES PROGRAM - PROGRAMA LATINOAMERICANO DE ESTUDIOS SOCIORRELIGIOSOS (PROLADES) LATIN AMERICAN SOCIO-RELIGIOUS STUDIES PROGRAM - PROGRAMA LATINOAMERICANO DE ESTUDIOS SOCIORRELIGIOSOS (PROLADES) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGIOUS GROUPS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: RELIGION IN ANGUILLA

More information

Countries 1Mbps 2Mbps 3Mbps

Countries 1Mbps 2Mbps 3Mbps Antigua & Barbuda - Flow Antigua & Barbuda -INET Countries 1Mbps 2Mbps 3Mbps Barbados - Flow British Virgin Islands - Flow Dominica - Flow $75.60 Canada - Bell $72.53 Grenada - Flow Grenada - Green Dot

More information

GOZO COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL

GOZO COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL GOZO COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL Half Yearly Exams 2017-2018 Subject: HISTORY GENERAL Form: YEAR 10 Time: 1h 30 min Name: Class: Page 1 of 12 1. Choose the right answer. 1. The Maltese islands came under

More information

CARIBBEAN SANITATION ISSUES: AN OVERVIEW

CARIBBEAN SANITATION ISSUES: AN OVERVIEW CARIBBEAN SANITATION ISSUES: AN OVERVIEW Presentation on CSD Panel on Gender Sensitive Sanitation Policies United Nations, NY, May 14, 2008 Linnette Vassell, MOWH, Jamaica. COUNTRY SANITATION SURVEY Countries

More information

Countries of the World

Countries of the World As of September 2017 Countries of the World Website: Countries of the World. com https://www.countries-ofthe-world.com/countries-of-north-america.html Website: CIA.gov https://www.cia.gov/index.html Tales

More information

-8- to be both Prime Minister and Attorney General, Mr. Stuart has relinquished the

-8- to be both Prime Minister and Attorney General, Mr. Stuart has relinquished the -8- ADD: BRATHWAITE APPOINTED AG UNTIL AUGUST 30-1 The official stated that since the Constitution does not allow for the same person to be both Prime Minister and Attorney General, Mr. Stuart has relinquished

More information

CARIBBEAN STUDIES

CARIBBEAN STUDIES CARIBBEAN STUDIES 1984-1985 Ali, Helen Anita Two views of childhood: In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming and Growing Up Stupid under the Union Jack by Austin Clarke Barker, D orsus An investigation

More information

Co-Management of FAD Fisheries

Co-Management of FAD Fisheries Co-Management of FAD Fisheries A Socio-Economic Analysis of Offshore Fishers Residing on CARIFICO Member Islands Science Serving Florida s Coast Florida Sea Grant College Program University of Florida

More information

COMMUNIQUE. Cabinet Room Office of the Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda

COMMUNIQUE. Cabinet Room Office of the Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda COMMUNIQUE 44 TH Meeting of the OECS Authority 10 th 12 th January 2007 Cabinet Room Office of the Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda INTRODUCTION The 44 th Meeting of the Authority of the Organisation

More information

Prepared By Peter Marshall

Prepared By Peter Marshall Prepared By Peter Marshall 1 2 3 Coordinates 13.5 degrees North 59.37 degrees West Barbados Is the most easterly Island in the Caribbean Chain 4 5 Major Industries: Tourism Financial Services Export of

More information

2007 Port of Spain Summit Compliance: School Meals and Healthy Eating

2007 Port of Spain Summit Compliance: School Meals and Healthy Eating Rowena Symss, September 9, 2015 This report assesses compliance with the commitment below from the 2007 Port of Spain Declaration based on actions taken by the Caribbean countries between 15 September

More information

July in Cusco, Peru 2018 Course Descriptions Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

July in Cusco, Peru 2018 Course Descriptions Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola July in Cusco, Peru 2018 Course Descriptions Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola For course syllabi, please contact CISaustralia. Please note: Course availability is subject to change. Updated 28 September

More information

THE EXTENT OF FINANCIAL INTEGRATION WITHIN CARICOM

THE EXTENT OF FINANCIAL INTEGRATION WITHIN CARICOM THE ETENT OF FINANCIAL INTEGRATION WITHIN CARICOM De Lisle Worrell and Julia Jhinkoo Picture 3 Picture 4 Presented at the L Annual Monetary Studies Conference Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Basseterre,

More information

Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), All rights reserved.

Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), All rights reserved. Copyright 2016, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Published by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), 2016. All rights reserved. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this

More information

DEVELOPMENT AID AT A GLANCE

DEVELOPMENT AID AT A GLANCE DEVELOPMENT AID AT A GLANCE STATISTICS BY REGION 3. AMERICA 2018 edition All the data in this report are available at: http://www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/ 3.1. ODA TO AMERICA - SUMMARY

More information

THE SERVICES REGIME OF THE CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY (CSME) A BRIEF ASSESSMENT OF ITS ACHILLES HEEL

THE SERVICES REGIME OF THE CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY (CSME) A BRIEF ASSESSMENT OF ITS ACHILLES HEEL DOHA, QATAR, 19 APRIL 2012 THE SERVICES REGIME OF THE CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY (CSME) A BRIEF ASSESSMENT OF ITS ACHILLES HEEL W. Baldwin Spencer* Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda * Delivered

More information

ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communications technologies - ICTs

ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communications technologies - ICTs THE WORLD AMERICAS ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communications technologies - ICTs 192 Member States and over 700 private-sector entities and academic institutions 3

More information

High-Level Roundtable on International Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Caribbean Small Island Developing States

High-Level Roundtable on International Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Caribbean Small Island Developing States High-Level Roundtable on International Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Caribbean Small Island Developing States Natural disasters, risk reduction, economic and social sustainability for Caribbean

More information

UWI, PAHO/WHO, IICA and FAO Launch One Health Leadership Series in Tobago

UWI, PAHO/WHO, IICA and FAO Launch One Health Leadership Series in Tobago UWI, PAHO/WHO, IICA and FAO Launch One Health Leadership Series in Tobago In Photo: Professor Chris Oura (U.W.I. School of Veterinary Medicine) chairs Opening Ceremony Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago,

More information

Central America and the Caribbean. The Link Between North and South America

Central America and the Caribbean. The Link Between North and South America Central America and the Caribbean The Link Between North and South America Today, the combined population of Central American countries is over 40 million larger than all of Canada. Combined, the 7 nations

More information

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO OAS' FUNDS BY DONOR Members: 2006 Prior Years FEMCIDI OAS Specific Funds Trust for the Americas Antigua & Barbuda $ 7,450 $ - $ 6,988 $ - $ - $ 14,438 Argentina

More information

International economic context and regional impact

International economic context and regional impact Contents I. GDP growth trends in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2012 II. Regional performance in 2012: Inflation, employment and wages External sector Policies: Fiscal and Monetary III. Conclusions

More information

The Digital Library of the Caribbean.

The Digital Library of the Caribbean. Mark V. Sullivan, Application Engineer/Digital Curation Director Laurie N. Taylor, Technical Director Digital Library of the Caribbean marsull@uflib.ufl.edu and laurien@ufl.edu The Digital Library of the

More information

Barbadians. imagine all the people. Barbadians in Boston

Barbadians. imagine all the people. Barbadians in Boston Barbadians imagine all the people Barbadians in Boston imagine all the people is a series of publications produced by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor s Office of Immigrant Advancement.

More information

LEHMAN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AMERICAN AND PUERTO RICAN STUDIES CURRICULUM CHANGE

LEHMAN COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AMERICAN AND PUERTO RICAN STUDIES CURRICULUM CHANGE Hegis # 0308.00 Program Code 02556 1. Type of Change: Name of Major and Minor, BA Degree Requirements, Minor Requirements 2. From: 30-Credit Major in Puerto Rican Studies, B.A. Curriculum in Puerto Rican

More information

Cultural & Heritage Tourism

Cultural & Heritage Tourism Cultural & Heritage Tourism COURSE NAME: COURSE CODE: CREDIT HOURS: CONTACT HOURS: CULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOURISM HOS313 3HRS 45 HRS RATIONALE: This course is designed to introduce students to the history

More information

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Webinar Presentation by: Bonita Morgan Director of Human Resources, CTO May 12, 2011

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Webinar Presentation by: Bonita Morgan Director of Human Resources, CTO May 12, 2011 THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Webinar Presentation by: Bonita Morgan Director of Human Resources, CTO May 12, 2011 PROMOTING SERVICE AND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE What is Hospitality Assured? It is a certification

More information

Extra-Regional Relations. (Complementary Note)

Extra-Regional Relations. (Complementary Note) Economic and cooperation relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and the countries of the European Union: Status and prospects ahead of the II CELAC-EU Summit 2015 (Complementary Note) Extra-Regional

More information

Climate Change and Tourism A Caribbean Tourism Organization Perspective

Climate Change and Tourism A Caribbean Tourism Organization Perspective Climate Change and Tourism A Caribbean Tourism Organization Perspective Presented by: Gail N. Henry Sustainable Tourism Product Specialist Caribbean Tourism Organization CARIBSAVE Partners Symposium, The

More information

CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION LATEST STATISTICS 2008

CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION LATEST STATISTICS 2008 CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION LATEST STATISTICS 2008 December 9, 2008 Table 1: Tourist (Stop-over) Arrivals in 2008 Period Tourist Arrivals % Change Overall Winter# Summer# Anguilla Jan-Aug 53,077-10.8-13.9-7.0

More information

World Tourism Organization Leading organization in the field of tourism today. Global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of

World Tourism Organization Leading organization in the field of tourism today. Global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of World Tourism Organization Leading organization in the field of tourism today. Global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know how Members are 139 countries and 350 affiliate

More information

CARIBBEAN STUDIES The development of the teaching of Spanish in Barbados with special reference to teacher training

CARIBBEAN STUDIES The development of the teaching of Spanish in Barbados with special reference to teacher training CARIBBEAN STUDIES 1987-1988 Alleyne, Mona The development of the teaching of Spanish in Barbados with special reference to teacher training Alleyne, Edmund An assignment of the mission of the Anglican

More information

CDB Lending Activities

CDB Lending Activities CDB Lending Activities Responding to the Impact of the Global Crisis on Caribbean Economies Ian Durant Country Economist Economics Department July 2011 Structure of Presentation Main Aspects of CDB Borrowing

More information

Feasibility of a Regional Health Insurance Mechanism for Caricom. 6 th Caribbean Conference. Presentation to the. November 23, 2011, Bermuda

Feasibility of a Regional Health Insurance Mechanism for Caricom. 6 th Caribbean Conference. Presentation to the. November 23, 2011, Bermuda Feasibility of a Regional Health Insurance Mechanism for Caricom Presentation to the 6 th Caribbean Conference on Health Financing Initiatives November 23, 2011, Bermuda Presenter: Raphael D. Barrett RDB_DAHCON_6

More information

2. What activities do you and others in your household do in the Negril Marine Park and along its coast for work or fun?

2. What activities do you and others in your household do in the Negril Marine Park and along its coast for work or fun? Socio-economic Monitoring by Caribbean Fishery Authorities Individual and Household Survey for Negril Marine Park (edited for training purposes) This survey is being done by the non-governmental organization

More information

Chapter 3. The English Colonies

Chapter 3. The English Colonies Chapter 3 The English Colonies Terms 1. Indentured servants 2. Cash crops 3. Assembly 4. Puritans 5. Mayflower Compact 6. Slave trade 7. Fundamental orders Massachusetts- 1630 Founders- William Bradford

More information

Decolonisation & Development

Decolonisation & Development History for CSEC Examinations Decolonisation & Development 3rd edition Brian Dyde, Robert Greenwood, Shirley Hamber CSEC is a registered trade mark of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). HISTORY

More information

Dr. Roberto Valcárcel Rojas Posdoctoral researcher ERC-Synergy Project NEXUS1492 Leiden University-CITMA, Cuba

Dr. Roberto Valcárcel Rojas Posdoctoral researcher ERC-Synergy Project NEXUS1492 Leiden University-CITMA, Cuba When focusing on (more or less) formalized institutions that present heritage to the public (museums and festivals): when do these succeed to increase people s understanding of each other? The Caribbean

More information

Mainstreaming Biodiversity Considerations into Sustainable Tourism Development & Land Use Planning

Mainstreaming Biodiversity Considerations into Sustainable Tourism Development & Land Use Planning Mainstreaming Biodiversity Considerations into Sustainable Tourism Development & Land Use Planning Deirdre Shurland Coordinator Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism UNEP Division of Technology, Industry

More information

PUBLICATIONS ON BURMA. Andrew Selth ARC Research Fellow Griffith Asia Institute Griffith University

PUBLICATIONS ON BURMA. Andrew Selth ARC Research Fellow Griffith Asia Institute Griffith University PUBLICATIONS ON BURMA by Andrew Selth ARC Research Fellow Griffith Asia Institute Griffith University Books Transforming the Tatmadaw: The Burmese Armed Forces Since 1988, Canberra Papers on Strategy and

More information

United Nations Environment Programme

United Nations Environment Programme UNITED NATIONS EP United Nations Environment Programme Distr. RESTRICTED UNEP(DEPI)/CAR IG.28/INF.9 1 July 2008 Original: ENGLISH Thirteenth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean

More information

FROM COLONY TO INDPENDENT NATION

FROM COLONY TO INDPENDENT NATION FROM COLONY TO INDPENDENT NATION Quiz: Wednesday! Aztecs, Incas, Cuban Revolution, Zapatista Movement, Independence Movements! HW: finish notes and complete Multi-Level Review Tomorrow: We begin Government

More information

Geography of CA and CI

Geography of CA and CI Geography of CA and CI Caribbean Islands Central America -Central America (CA) is an isthmus connecting North America to South America. It consists of 7 countries. -The Pacific side of CA is covered by

More information

Central America and the Caribbean. The Link Between North and South America

Central America and the Caribbean. The Link Between North and South America Central America and the Caribbean The Link Between North and South America Today, the combined population of Central American countries is over 40 million larger than all of Canada. Combined, the 7 nations

More information

CARIBBEAN TRENDS IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY TWELFTH EDITION SAMPLE

CARIBBEAN TRENDS IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY TWELFTH EDITION SAMPLE CARIBBEAN TRENDS IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY TWELFTH EDITION - 2017 Maps Table of Contents Map of the Caribbean Region 5 One Step Back 6 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Updates Airbnb in the Caribbean 8 How Currency

More information

Mrs. Reifsnyder World Geography. Unit 8: Latin America Study Guide SOLs Addressed: WG. 1c, 2b, 3c, 4, 10b/c

Mrs. Reifsnyder World Geography. Unit 8: Latin America Study Guide SOLs Addressed: WG. 1c, 2b, 3c, 4, 10b/c Mrs. Reifsnyder World Geography Unit 8: Latin America Study Guide SOLs Addressed: WG. 1c, 2b, 3c, 4, 10b/c Essential Questions: - In what ways do physical, economic, and cultural characteristics influence

More information

Location J A M A I C A. By: Nicole Kelly 2/13/2013

Location J A M A I C A. By: Nicole Kelly 2/13/2013 J A M A I C A By: Nicole Kelly Location It is settled in the Caribbean Sea and is 390 miles east of Central America s mainland, 150 kilometers south of Cuba, and 160 kilometers west of Haiti and Dominican

More information

Prospects for sustainable fiscal policy: Transfers and subsidies examined

Prospects for sustainable fiscal policy: Transfers and subsidies examined Prospects for sustainable fiscal policy: Transfers and subsidies examined COTE 2014, UWI, St. Augustine Dr. Justin A. Ram, Director, Economics Department Presentation outline Caribbean economic overview

More information

EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE INTER AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (COMCYT) November 14 15, 2013 Washington, DC

EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE INTER AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (COMCYT) November 14 15, 2013 Washington, DC EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE INTER AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (COMCYT) November 14 15, 2013 Washington, DC Dianne Lalla Rodrigues Director, ABBS Chairman, CROSQ Outline of the Presentation

More information

THE BUSINESS OF AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE. By CTO Chairman Ricky Skerritt Halifax, September 24, 2011

THE BUSINESS OF AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE. By CTO Chairman Ricky Skerritt Halifax, September 24, 2011 THE BUSINESS OF AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE By CTO Chairman Ricky Skerritt Halifax, September 24, 2011 Established and Emerging Opportunities to Utilize Culture and Heritage as a Driver for Economic Development

More information

Session 1: Tourism Development and Conservation of Island Resources KEY ISSUES FOR SIDS AND ALL ISLAND DESTINATIONS.

Session 1: Tourism Development and Conservation of Island Resources KEY ISSUES FOR SIDS AND ALL ISLAND DESTINATIONS. Session 1: Tourism Development and Conservation of Island Resources KEY ISSUES FOR SIDS AND ALL ISLAND DESTINATIONS Richard Denman A presentation in 2 parts Tourism and Small Island Developing States:

More information

Many ecotourists visit the various natural habitats in Central America. Why do you think ecotourism has become so popular?

Many ecotourists visit the various natural habitats in Central America. Why do you think ecotourism has become so popular? Chapter 9 Middle America and Spanish Speaking South America pg. 252 287 9 1 Central America pg. 255 259 Connecting to Your World What is one country in Central America that promotes ecotourism? Many ecotourists

More information

CABINET COMMITTEE SYSTEM

CABINET COMMITTEE SYSTEM CABINET COMMITTEE SYSTEM 1. Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are groups of Ministers that can take collective decisions that are binding across Government. The Cabinet is the supreme decision-making body

More information

This Other Eden: Brexit, England and the Future of the Tory Party

This Other Eden: Brexit, England and the Future of the Tory Party This Other Eden: Brexit, England and the Future of the Tory Party Ailsa Henderson @ailsa_henderson Richard Wyn Jones @RWynJones 2 October 18 Brexit and the Union Brexit consequentials What type of union

More information

Logistics in the Caribbean

Logistics in the Caribbean Logistics in the Caribbean Current Trends and Future Prospects Caribbean Growth Forum June 19 th, 2012 Kingston, Jamaica Jordan Schwartz Gözde Isik World Bank Productivity losses (%) 30 25 20 15 10 5 OECD

More information