Monday 30 March 2009

Cricket museum for Barbados tourism sector

Author: Tracy Moore
Title: Cricket museum a plus for tourism sector, says Sealy
Source: Barbados Nation News
Date: February 8, 2009.
URL: http://www.nationnews.com/herbert-house-soon-for-show-copy-for-web


Abstract:

A report capturing the comments of Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy about a museum to be set as a tourist attraction. This museum will focus on showcasing the game of cricket. Details about the target audience and how the museum will be marketed is also included in the report.

Sunday 22 March 2009

A regional copyright training project

Title: Caribbean music industry to benefit from copyright training project

Date Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Source: GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Caribbean Net News

URL: http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/barbados/barbados.php?news_id=14475&start=0&category_id=26

Excerpt:

The Copyright Advocacy Group for Music and Arts (CAGMA) has launched a project aimed at edifying Caribbean recording artistes, publishers, writers, performers and music industry stake holders about the administrative aspects of copyright, its advancement and challenges.

Hundreds of regional stakeholders and interest groups are expected to benefit greatly from the free
project, which would be the first trans-national undertaking of its kind in the Caribbean.

The two-day training project is slated to be held systematically in Barbados, St Lucia, Dominica, St
Kitts, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Aruba, Antigua, Turks and Caicos Islands, and
Grenada during the months of March and April 2009.



Abstract:
The article reveals plans for a regional training for the region's intellectual property rights and copyright holders. Introduced is the agency, Copyright Advocacy Group for Music and Arts (CAGMA), and its work and role.

Barbados to establish National Research and Science Centre

Title: Barbados to establish National Research and Science Centre

Date Published: Saturday, March 14, 2009

Source: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS): Caribbean Net News

URL: http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/barbados/barbados.php?news_id=14935&start=0&category_id=26

Abstract:

Barbados Government announces the plans to establish a research institution or centre to drive innovation and research for development in making Small and Medium Enterprises more competitive.

Bookmobile prison program launches in USVI

Author: Susan Mann, Caribbean Net News US Virgin Islands Correspondent

Title: Bookmobile prison program launches in USVI

Date Published: Thursday, March 19, 2009

URL: http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/usvi/usvi.php?news_id=15064&start=0&category_id=19

Excerpt:

The US Virgin Islands Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Corrections and the Office of the Governor will conduct a pilot program on both islands utilizing the St Thomas and the St Croix bookmobiles.


Abstract:

The article discusses the plans to introduce a bookmobile library service to inmates in US Virgin Island prisons. Specifically spoken of is the pilot project. Aims of the service include providing participants with access vast library resources "which would encourage and promote reading, literacy, self-help and lifelong learning". “The inmates will also receive library cards, an orientation of the bookmobile services, and will be able to check out books."

Monday 16 March 2009

ACURIL Conference 2009 website

Association of Caribbean University Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) 2009 Conference and Website:
URL
http://aabdpg.nuxit.net/
OR
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&langpair=fr|en&u=http://aabdpg.nuxit.net/



Excerpt from Source regarding the conference:

The main feature of the annual conference is to address a topic of interest to libraries and information services in the Caribbean. Presentations, workshops and discussions are held on various sub-themes. This conference meets the goals [of] ACURIL, promoting the profession of reflections on current issues and facilitating communication, information exchange and cooperation projects.


from "About ACURIL" ACURIL 2009 Retrieved March 15, 2009 from http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&langpair=fr|en&u=http://aabdpg.nuxit.net/

ACURIL Conference 2009

Event: ACURIL XXXIX (39th) Conference

Location:
at the Hotel Arawak, Pointe de la Verdure, 97190, Gosier, Guadeloupe.

Date: 1-5 June, 2009,

Theme: The future of libraries within the framework of sustainable development.

URL: http://acuril.uprrp.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=56

Portland Gets Export Centre/Business Information Point

Author: ASTON G. BAILEY
Title: Portland Gets Export Centre/Business Information Point
Source PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Date Monday, March 09, 2009
URL http://jis.gov.jm/agriculture/html/20090309T200000-0500_18788_JIS_PORTLAND_GETS_EXPORT_CENTRE_BUSINESS_INFORMATION_POINT.asp

Abstract:
The article reports on the opening of a new business or export information centre in Jamaica in the rural parish of Portland. Location and the funding behind the centre is revealed. Also discussed are the intentions behind the establishment of the centre.

Excerpt from Source:

Business related information and support will be more accessible to Portlanders, with the opening of the Jamaica Exporters Association/Rural Agricultural Development Authority's (JEA/RADA) Export Centre and Business Information Point, in Port Antonio, on Thursday(March 5).

Sunday 8 March 2009

Visit to Trinidad and Tobago by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

Title: Visit to Trinidad and Tobago by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Source: Government Information Services of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Date Published: 8th January 2009
URL: http://www.news.gov.tt/index.php?news=888


Abstract:

A press release about the visit of a delegation from Singapore to Trinidad and Tobago surrounding bilateral arrangements to strengthen e-government and e-business initiatives between the two countries. However, specific focus will be placed on using knowledge from Singapore and ICTs to help transform Trinidad and Tobago's public sector.

Local Cartoonist exhibits work at Carnegie Free Library

Author: Yvonne Webb
Title: Keithos launches 50 Faces at Carnegie
Source: Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Date Published: February 11th, 2009

URL: http://guardian.co.tt/news/general/2009/02/12/keithos-launches-50-faces-carnegie

Abstract:
The author reports on the launch of an exhibition of a local Cartoonist at the Carnegie Free Library in San Fernando. The author also cites the National Library and Information System Authority (Nalis) executive director Annette Wallace stating the importance of libraries and expressing her appreciation for the cartoonist making his work available through libraries. She also encourages him to write a "second book for young adults".


Extract from the source:
Cartoonist Keith “Keithos” Anderson of the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian enjoyed a successful launch of his one man exhibition 50 Faces at the Carnegie Free Library in San Fernando on Monday.
On display for the next two weeks will be entertaining and interesting caricatures of 50 leading cultural icons in T&T, created by the artist over a period of time.

Two of the icons, pannist Lennox Bobby Mohammed and Winston Bailey (The Mighty Shadow), were on hand to lend musical support for the launch. National Library and Information System Authority (Nalis) executive director Annette Wallace, in welcoming the guests, thanked Anderson for choosing libraries for his exhibition. The collection was first exhibited at Nalis in Port-of-Spain, last year.

Carnegie Free Library's exhibition to highlight the work of leading Cartoonist

Author: Peter Balroop
Title: Duke takes pride of place in Fifty Faces
Source Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
Date Published: January 31st, 2009
URL: http://guardian.co.tt/features/life/2009/02/01/duke-takes-pride-place-fifty-faces

Abstract:
The author reports that the Carnegie Free Library in in San Fernando, will feature an exhibition on the work of a leading Trinidad and Tobago cartoonist.


Extract from source
The exhibition, which features the work of leading Trinidad and Tobago cartoonist, Keith “Keithos” Anderson, is one of the highlights of Nalis’ celebrations marking 90 years of dedicated library services by Carnegie Free Library.

Story book about the steel pan launched at NALIS Children’s Library

Author: Michelle Loubon
Title: Boy Boy makes magic at Children’s Library
Source: Trinidad & Tobago Guardian
Date Published: February 16th, 2009

URL: http://guardian.co.tt/features/entertainment/2009/02/17/boy-boy-makes-magic-children-s-library

Abstract:

The author reports on the book launch of the new children's story book "Boy Boy and The Magic Drum", written by soca superstar Machel Montano at Nalis Children’s Library.
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11-y-o's letter spurs $100,000 donation to school library

Author: Sonia Mitchell, Gleaner Writer
Title: A child shall lead them - 11-y-o's letter spurs $100,000 donation
Date Published: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
URL: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090304/lead/lead2.html

Abstract:

A primary school student participates in an assignment where she writes a letter requesting donations for her school library. This letter caught the attention of National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, which donated JMD 100, 000 towards increasing the school library's stock. The author in the article provides the background behind the student's motivation for writing the letter, the sponsor's motivation for the donation and the reception of the school administrator to the donation and intention for how the donation will impact on the school library programmes.


Extract from source:

Daniella Henry's assignment letter was a dream come true for Balmagie Primary School, as it wooed the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation to donate $100,000 to help the institution's library dramatically increase its book complement.

Sunday 1 March 2009

A report on B'dos Library's Black History Month's panel discussion on Black entrepreneurship

Author: ANMARIE BAILEY-BLAKE
Title: Blacks must 'grab bigger piece of business pie'
Source: Barbadian Nation News
Date: February 07, 2009
URL: >http://www.nationnews.com/story/329839168447613.php.

Excerpt:
BLACKS CAN and need to do more to control a bigger piece of the local business market.

This was the consensus of a Black History Month panel discussion, Blacks In Business - The Way Forward, held at the main branch of the Barbados Library Service last Thursday.


Abstract:
The article provides a report on the Black History Month panel discussion, Blacks In Business - The Way Forward, held at the main branch of the Barbados Library Service.

B'dos Librarian calls for more local writing in sports

Title: Bajans told: Write more
Source: Barbadian Nation News
Date: February 08, 2009

URL: http://tinyurl.com/c9q766

Excerpt from source:

THERE IS A NEED for more Barbadians to write on their experiences, especially in the area of sport.

This point was made by Sandra Boyce, acting senior librarian at the National Library Service, at a presentation of the book Called To Serve - Memoirs Of A Table Tennis Champion and written by Pat Quintyne Hildebrand, to the national library on Thursday.

Abstract:
Sandra Boyce, acting senior librarian at the National Library Service called for the nation to produce more indigenous writing in the area of sports. This article reports on her call for the need to enrich the social history of Barbados with the writings of locals.

Information is also given about the event in which the Librarian made her request, at a book deposit to the National Library in fulfillment of the requirements of the Legal Deposit Act.