Returning for its 29th straight year, the annual Bridge School Benefit is taking place on October 24th and 25th at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Today, Neil Young has released the initial lineup for the benefit concert, and it’s a doozy!The two-day event will feature sets from Neil Young and Promise of the Real, Ryan Adams, Dixie Chicks St. Vincent, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Spoon, and Nils Lofgren. Considering that this is only the initial announcement, we can’t wait to see what more they have in store for this exciting concert.All proceeds from the benefit go to the Bridge School, a charity that works with children who have speech and physical disabilities. Neil Young has led this benefit for an impressive 29 years running, and shows no sign of slowing down. Keep up the good work Mr. Young!Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 18th, via Ticketmaster.[Via Rolling Stone]
Michael Yu | The Observer Students traverse campus during the record-breaking snowfall on Super Bowl Sunday. South Bend experienced an unprecedented 14.7 inches of snow during the ongoing Winter Storm Linus.According to the South Bend Tribune, the snowfall reached unprecedented levels.“South Bend broke a record for snow on Feb. 1 with 14.7 inches,” the report by Howard Dukes stated. “That broke the 2011 record of 8.4 inches. Sunday’s record-breaking snowfall in South Bend is nearly equal to the monthly average for the entire month of February (15 inches).”Although the University did not cancel classes, students expressed little discontent with the snowy situation.“I wasn’t too upset school wasn’t cancelled today, because I didn’t expect it to be at all,” junior Eric Woitchek said. “Notre Dame has set a precedent of staying open even in the most extreme conditions. Last year, it took the entire city of South Bend to shut down for school to eventually be cancelled.”The snow did not pose a major problem for on-campus students, as they did not have much difficulty traveling to their classes, Woitchek said.“I didn’t struggle to get to class today,” he said. “I live in Dillon Hall, so all I had to do was lace up my boots, throw on a coat and hat, and keep my balance walking for five minutes.”Students noticed the work of Notre Dame Landscape Services, better known as the University’s grounds crew, as they worked through snow to travel across campus.“If you walk to class, you really have no reason to complain,” freshman Ryan McKeown said. “There was maybe an inch of snow on the sidewalks. Notre Dame never gets snow days. I was not expecting one, so today was a regular Monday.”For off-campus students, the Notre Dame Security Police recommended making sure their cars were prepared for the conditions and the snow plows had the opportunity to do their work.“I didn’t have any difficulty getting to class, but I can’t speak for the kids who live off campus,” Woitchek said. “If they were risking their well-being in any way to get to class, the administration made the wrong call.”Off-campus senior Shannon Kirk said her normal route from Irish Row to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC), which takes 15 minutes by car or 10 to 12 minutes by bus, lasted 45 minutes Monday morning.“First, I waited in the cold for 10 minutes for the bus that never came,” she said. “Then I finally decided to drive, and when I arrived at school at 9:05, the C1 lot … was blocked off because they were trying to plow it.”“If they are going to have class, they should have campus roads and parking lots plowed by the time people are arriving for their first class,” Kirk said.According to Kirk, senior Nick Muench, whose car does not have four-wheel drive, opted for an Uber ride to campus.Off-campus senior Arturo Chiquito said he and fellow senior Alejandro Porras were able to take the TRANSPO bus from University Edge to get to class on time.“It took a bit longer [to arrive at Notre Dame] because [the bus] went slower, but I felt safe,” Chiquito said. “I was fine with it. Most of the roads were clear.”According to the faculty and staff newspaper, ND Works, it takes more than 500 tons of salt and 25 trucks of several varieties to clear the snow each year. Eight Bobcat Toolcats are used to clear the sidewalks, which is perhaps the most vital task in ensuring students make it to class on time.“We are here to learn and pay a large annual sum for that purpose,” sophomore Louis Bertolotti said. “I’m glad that the University allowed us this great day of knowledge.”Tags: grounds crew, Notre Dame, Notre Dame Landscape Services, snow From Saturday night into Monday morning, the South Bend area accumulated record-setting amounts of snow, but the University of Notre Dame remained open.“As fun as it would be to have the day off, that’s not why we’re here. As long as it is safe for the teachers and students to go to class that’s what should happen,” senior Patrick Haggerty said. “It’s when it’s no longer safe that the University needs to seriously consider taking action to keep their students and staff safe.”
To help expand and improve the popular introduction philosophy course “God and the Good Life,” philosophy professor Meghan Sullivan has received a grant worth $806,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The three-year grant includes both Notre Dame and national components.On the Notre Dame side, Sullivan said the funding will help offer more sections of the course and complete research on teaching philosophy and creating exciting assignments for students. The grant will also fund the undergraduate teaching assistant program, which has expanded as the course has expanded.The undergraduate teaching assistant program is unusual for an introductory philosophy course, and Sullivan said people were initially surprised that she wanted to use Notre Dame students to prompt better discussion instead of graduate teaching assistants.“That program has been fantastic,” Sullivan said. “ … We have radically improved and made more personal our discussion sections, but also from a planning perspective, many of those students have been involved semester after semester … and now they provide really great sources of ideas and feedback for improving the class, so we have our built-in student advisors who work really hard and take some ownership.”Justin Christy serves as the program coordinator for the Philosophy as a Way of Life project, which the God and the Good Life course is a part of, and said the discussion sections are a unique component of the course in terms of their structure as well.“Rather than just reinforce what’s been taught, they’re more aimed at dialoging in a group about concrete issues, about how to live well, concrete social issues that are in the news and not so much in a way that’s directly tied into the material in class,” he said. “ … It’s a very open-ended and free-flowing discussion.”The second part of the grant, which is the more outward-facing component, will include sharing the findings from the Notre Dame course with other universities who want to start similar programs. A weeklong workshop focused on how to teach people to live well will be offered during the summer, and the grant will fund 15 universities to send representatives to the workshop.“The second half of the grant is focusing on making this project much bigger than Notre Dame, so getting a lot of educators, a lot of students together and thinking about what should philosophy education look like in the 21st century,” Sullivan said. “We’re 2,400 years after Socrates now; some of the basic insights are still the same, but the things we can do now with technology, with the kinds of students we have access to, are tasks we couldn’t have imagined even 10 years ago.”Sullivan has already collaborated with professors doing similar courses about philosophy as a way of life at Fordham University and Wesleyan University, and she said the workshops should help form a network of schools that are also interested.“We’ve been focused really narrowly on how to make things really incredible for Notre Dame students over the past three years … which is still really exciting to me, but now we’re kind of taking it up a level,” she said.Sullivan said she’s excited to see what does and does not transfer well to the other schools in terms of the approach to the course.“Different universities are not all like Notre Dame,” she said. “ … We’ve learned a lot about how things will work well here. How do we help other universities and other departments that want to do the same thing for their students engage in the same process even though their cultures are very different? … What about the core of this way of approaching philosophy is universal?”Sullivan said the grant will also fund one to three schools to start undergraduate teaching assistant programs on their own campuses. To further build the network of schools, the Philosophy as a Way of Life project is putting together a website database that will include syllabi and blog posts about professor experiences to make the information accessible to universities who cannot send representatives to the summer conference.Christy said the course as a whole is “revolutionizing how philosophy is being taught at Notre Dame and hopefully elsewhere, too.”“Whereas in a more typical introduction class you’d maybe tend to focus more on learning the history of philosophy in sequence and/or on learning what the responses have been to various philosophical puzzles or paradoxes or problems, in God and the Good Life, the focus is on thinking carefully on how each student is living his or her own life and living well,” he said.Sullivan said the course will continue to evolve just as it has in the past.“A place like Notre Dame should be the best in the country at teaching undergraduate philosophy,” she said. “It’s part of our required curriculum for a reason because we care so much about these topics and think it’s so central to our mission as a university so how do we make sure we’re pushing ourselves to make sure we’re doing as much as we possibly can?”Tags: department of philosophy, god and the good life, mellon grant, philosophy as a way of life
View Comments King Kong The highly anticipated Broadway staging of King Kong officially opens at the Broadway Theatre on November 8. Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris and Erik Lochtefeld star in the production directed by Drew McOnie, which began previews on October 5.Based on the 1932 novel, King Kong follows a young actress (Pitts) and a maverick filmmaker (Morris) as they voyage from the bustling streets of 1930s New York to an uncharted island to capture the greatest wonder the world has ever seen. At the center of the show is a 20-foot-high, 2,000-pound gorilla brought to life by a team of seamlessly integrated artists and technicians. King Kong features a book by 2018 Tony winner Jack Thorne and a score by Marius de Vries and Eddie Perfect.To celebrate opening night, Broadway.com Resident Artist Justin “Squigs” Robertson sketched a portrait featuring the trio of lead actors and the star himself, thrilling audiences on the Great White Way. Illustration by Justin “Squigs” Robertson for Broadway.com About the Artist: With a desire to celebrate the magic of live theater and those who create it, and with a deep reverence for such touchstones as the work of Al Hirschfeld and the wall at Sardi’s, Squigs is happy and grateful to be among those carrying on the traditions where theater and caricature meet. He was born and raised in Oregon, lived in Los Angeles for quite a long time and now calls New York City his home. Related Shows Show Closed This production ended its run on Aug. 18, 2019
Central Vermont Motorcycles,Vermont Business Magazine The Agency of Natural Resources announced today that Central Vermont Motorcycles, Inc, a powersports dealer and service center in Rutland, is now required to pay a fine of $23,062 for multiple violations of Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recognizes that many businesses and important industries in Vermont generate some amount of hazardous waste during the normal course of business.Hazardous waste is “generated” when the material has exhausted its useful life and has been stored for disposal. DEC’s Waste Management and Prevention Division is authorized by the US EPA to implement hazardous waste regulations and inspect businesses for compliance, and provides the information and support that generators need to comply with state and federal laws. All non-household generators of hazardous waste are required to comply with baseline regulations that protect the health and safety of their own personnel as well as public health and safety, and the environment. Larger generators have more extensive responsibilities, including specific labeling and storage protocol, personnel training requirements, contingency plans for operators and emergency responders, and detailed recordkeeping.“Because of the potential risks inherent in hazardous waste management, we hold generators responsible for taking proactive steps to protect not only public health and the environment, but also the people managing hazardous waste,” says Emily Boedecker, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation. “Vermonters expect hazardous waste generators to meet these responsibilities.”During a March 2015 inspection of Central Vermont Motorcycles, DEC personnel identified multiple violations of hazardous waste management regulations. Two 55-gallon drums and dozens of smaller containers were stored on the property and known to hold hazardous materials including bad gasoline, spent antifreeze, and used oil. The actively used waste containers were not stored near the waste generating process, or service activities, which put the waste out of the control of the process operator. The smaller storage containers were stored outside, without protection from rain or snow, and both the drums and containers were not protected from freezing. Additionally, the drums and containers were in various states of disrepair, some were left open, and none were properly marked as hazardous waste. Agency personnel also observed used oil rags were being stored in open, unmarked containers. In addition, staff confirmed the shop burns used oil without first testing to ensure the used oil composition is safe to burn. Finally, Central Vermont Motorcycle staff were unaware of the exact contents of the waste containers, and could not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of required emergency preparedness and response procedures.Following the site visit, the Agency issued Notices of Alleged Violation to Central Vermont Motorcycles with directives for bringing the business into compliance with hazardous waste regulations. For these violations, Central Vermont Motorcycle has agreed to an Assurance of Discontinuance that requires a penalty of $23,062.50. The Assurance was incorporated into a Final Judicial Order on July 25, 2017. Within thirty days of the Order, Central Vermont Motorcycles is required to submit an inventory of hazardous waste onsite, documentation of composition testing of used oil, and photo documentation verifying proper storage and labeling of hazardous waste, including used oil rags.For more information about DEC’s Hazardous Waste Management Program, visit http://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/hazardous(link is external).Source: ANR 8.2.2017
The Roeland Park City Council earlier this month unanimously approved an agreement into enter a work release program with Johnson County.People incarcerated in relation to municipal offenses can now participate in the work release program, which reduces city expenses, according to city documents. Police Chief John Morris said the city has very few people who are in jail for long periods of time — typically maxed out at two days — so someone in the work release program would be a more serious offender.“I can’t even remember anybody, since I’ve been here, we’ve actually put on [a] work release,” Morris said. “I think this is just another option we’d like to have available for us.”The program benefits participants because “it reduces disruption to their work schedule” and avoids potentially lost wages, according to city documents. People who are unemployed are also accepted into the program, and are assisted with finding employment. Additionally, participants who are not legally allowed to drive are provided with transportation to work.Councilmember Jim Kelly asked how much the city pays, per day, for someone that’s incarcerated. Morris said he believes the city pays $50 a day after a fee increase. The work release program fee is $35, and Kelly clarified that the program would save the city $15 a day per person.The city council unanimously approved the agreement with no further discussion. Agreement details can be found in city documents here.
In 2nd season, Brooks’ transition outdoors improvesAlena Brooks faltered in the outdoor season her freshman year, but has already set a school record in the 400-meter as a sophomore.Photo courtesy Gopher Sports Dane MizutaniApril 12, 2011Jump to CommentsShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via EmailPrintAlena Brooks said she wasnâÄôt feeling well prior to the 400-meter dash at the Jim Click Shootout two weekends ago.But an ailing Brooks would not be stopped.When the gun sounded, Brooks shot out of the starting blocks and raced ahead of the pack. She crossed the finish line in a speedy 53.55 seconds âÄî a new school record.âÄúI was pretty shocked that I broke the record,âÄù Brooks said. âÄúWe had a really tough week of training âÄî I was pretty shocked, but it felt good.âÄùThis feeling resonated throughout the team.âÄúEveryone was really excited for her,âÄù head coach Matt Bingle said. âÄúShe is ranked pretty high in the nation with that time this early in the season. Any time you get a school record, that is a nice thing to put on your résumé.âÄùBrooksâÄô performance in Tucson, Ariz. may have been the highlight of her career with the Gophers.During the indoor season of her freshman year, Brooks finished as the Big Ten runner-up in the 600-meter but faltered somewhat in the outdoor season.Bingle said this falling off in the outdoor season last year was not a testament to her skills as a runner.âÄúIndoors she had a great season and helped the team quite a bit,âÄù he said. âÄúJust outdoors she got fatigued and worn out from being away from home.âÄùBrooks hails from Diego Martin, Trinidad, and before her stint with the Gophers she competed at the international level with Trinidad and Tobago. Running at the2010 CARIFTA Games, Brooks captured a silver medal in the 800-meter and another silver medal in the 4×400-meter relay.Brooks predominantly ran the 800-meter event as a freshman but has recently started to branch into others. Bingle said he is extremely impressed with BrooksâÄô versatility as a runner.âÄúThere are not a lot of people who can run the anchor leg of the 4×100-meter, run the 800-meter in the time she runs it in and then run the 400-meter,âÄù he said.In her second year with the team, Brooks attributes this early-season success to her off-season training.âÄúIn the off-season I worked most on my speed. That helped me a lot,âÄù Brooks said. âÄúI have that endurance because I run the 800-meter as well, so [improving] my speed really helped me the most.âÄùThis improvement in her repertoire has already been displayed in competition through in the first three meets of the season.âÄúI have already improved a lot,âÄù Brooks said. âÄúI had almost a second off of my 400-meter and last weekend I also ran a [personal best] in the 800-meter, so it just shows I am much stronger right now than I was last year.âÄùBrooks noted her year-to-year progression with the team, but knows she still has a great deal of room to improve.âÄúI feel pretty confident, but I know I still have a lot of work to do,âÄù she said. âÄúI still feel confident and feel like I can do some pretty good things.âÄùBingle agrees, but said her evolution is dependent on her work ethic.âÄúItâÄôs totally in her court and she has a ton of potential,âÄù he said. âÄúIâÄôm excited for this season and the next few years for her to mature as a runner. She has no ceiling in my mind.âÄùAside from her development as an athlete, Brooks said a lot of her motivation to succeed with the Gophers stems from her mother.âÄúIâÄôm the last child and my older brother and sister arenâÄôt very successful and I know she works so hard,âÄù Brooks said. âÄúI just strive to make her proud âÄî at least one of her children is doing well. I know no matter what I do she will always proud of me.âÄù
Here are the Top 10 brokerage firms in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2019 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?Don’t see your favorite on the list or do you want to make sure your favorite stays on the list? To make your vote count in the 2020 edition of Ranking Arizona, click here to vote.Want to buy a copy of the 2019 edition of Ranking Arizona? Click here.Here are the Top 10 brokerage firms in Arizona, as featured in the 2019 edition of Ranking Arizona:Brokerage firms (24 brokers or more)1. CBREBackground: CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2017 revenue). The company has more than 80,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 450 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.2. Colliers International3. NAI Horizon4. Lee & Associates5. Commercial Properties Inc.6. Cresa7. Cushman & Wakefield8. JLL9. West USA Realty10. KeyserBrokerage firms (23 brokers or fewer)1. Avison YoungBackground: Avison Young is the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avison Young is a collaborative, global firm owned and operated by its principals. Founded in 1978, the company comprises 2,700 real estate professionals in 85 offices, providing value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hospitality properties.2. Commercial Plus3. ORION Investment Real Estate4. ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services Inc.5. Cardon Commercial6. LevRose Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide7. SRS Real Estate Partners8. Commercial Property Connect9. VWP Realty10. Kidder MathewsIndustrial1. Cushman & WakefieldBackground: Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value by putting ideas into action for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with 48,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 70 countries. In 2017, the firm had revenue of $6.9 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.2. Colliers International3. CBRE4. NAI Horizon5. JLL6. LevRose Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide7. Avison Young8. Commercial Properties, Inc.9. Kidder Mathews10. ORION Investment Real EstateLand1. Land Advisors OrganizationBackground: Land Advisors Organization is the nation’s largest brokerage company focused exclusively on land. Land Advisors’ highly specialized agents use a combination of publicly available and private information, cutting-edge mapping technology, deep market knowledge and extensive transactional experience to help their clients identify and capitalize on valuable land opportunities in all kinds of economic environments. Land Advisors Organization employs a true collaborative brokerage model with offices located throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Texas and Washington. Other service lines in place to compliment Land Advisors’ brokerage operations include Land Advisors Capital and Land Advisors Resort Solutions.2. CBRE3. Avison Young4. Colliers International5. Commercial Properties, Inc.6. SVN Desert Commercial Advisors7. NAI Horizon8. Nathan & Associates9. Marcus and Millichap RE Investment10. Cushman & WakefieldMedical1. Avison Young2019 outlook: “Avison Young is poised to continue to lead the industry as the fastest growing commercial firm. The growth will happen both in the United States and internationally with a substantially larger European presence in the first quarter of the year.”2. GILE Healthcare Realty3. CBRE4. Colliers International5. Benchmark Commercial Real Estate6. ORION Investment Real Estate7. LevRose Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide8. Keyser9. Arizona Medical Office Brokers10. Commercial Properties, Inc.Multifamily1. CBRE2019 outlook: “In an environment where investors are concerned that rising interest rates could diminish returns, market fundamentals are more important than ever. With leading job, population and household formation growth, and limited single-family completions, Phoenix is ideally positioned to continue to attract strong capital flows throughout 2019.”2. Colliers International3. NAI Horizon4. Commercial Properties, Inc.5. ABI Multifamily6. Lee & Associates7. Cushman & Wakefield8. ORION Investment Real Estate9. Avison Young10. SVN Desert Commercial AdvisorsOffice1. Colliers InternationalBackground: Colliers has served clients globally for more than 35 years. With an enterprising culture and significant insider ownership, Colliers provides a full range of services – brokerage, corporate solutions, investment sales, capital markets, project management, workplace solutions, property management, valuation and appraisal services – to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Colliers International Group Inc. is a global leader with more than 13,000 professionals operating in 69 countries. Colliers has been ranked among the Top 100 outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ Global Outsourcing for 13 consecutive years – more than any other real estate services firm.2. CBRE3. Lee & Associates4. Newmark Knight Frank5. Avison Young6. NAI Horizon7. Andrea Davis, CRE8. LevRose Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide9. Cresa10. SVN Desert Commercial AdvisorsRetail1. Zell Commercial Real Estate ServicesBackground: Alan Zell started the company in 1977 after being transferred from New Jersey to Arizona by a shopping center developer in 1974. The company has always focused on providing shopping center management and leasing services on open-air shopping centers in Arizona. The current portfolio includes more than 4 million square feet of retail properties throughout the Valley, Payson and Show Low. Biltmore Plaza (32nd Street Camelback), Arrowhead Palms (75th Avenue and Bell) and Foothills Park Place (I-10 and Ray Road) are some signature properties. Zell’s staff of 20 professionals is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of clients.2. Cardon Commercial3. Colliers International4. De Rito Partners Inc.5. Avison Young6. Catalyst Commercial Group7. SVN Desert Commercial Advisors8. CBRE9. Keyser10. LevRose Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide
Salon: In general, political conservatives haven’t been very pleased with a slew of scientific attempts — sometimes dating back well over a decade — to psychoanalyze their beliefs and behavior. Indeed, some on the right wrongly interpret these analyses as implying that conservatives have “bad brains” or a “mental defect.” Yet if psychology-of-politics research is really a veiled attack on the right, then why does it contain so many findings that cast conservatives in a positive light?Chief among these, perhaps, is the discovery that conservatives, across countries, tend to be just plain happier people than liberals are. That’s not bad news for the right — it’s seriously bad news for the left.Indeed, the left-right “happiness gap” is no small matter. In a 2006 Pew Survey, for instance, 47 percent of conservative Republicans said they were “very happy,” compared with just 28 percent of liberal Democrats. Furthermore, the Pew Survey found that this result could not simply be attributed to the seemingly obvious cause: differences in income levels between the left and the right. Rather, for every income group in the study, conservative Republicans were happier than Democrats.Read the whole story: Salon More of our Members in the Media >
You may be interested in… Oct 15, 2020 Barbados releases new COVID-19 Travel Protocols Oct 16, 2020 In his remarks at the ceremony the CARICOM Secretary General said it was a historic moment for Haiti and for the Community. He said he was very pleased to see that the CARICOM family has responded to the call and have come to celebrate with Haiti as it hosts CARIFESTA for the first time. The Secretary General also used the opportunity to congratulate and thank the Haitian President as well as the Government and People of Haiti, for their willingness and commitment to support regional integration, as demonstrated through the hosting of CARIFESTA XII. Thanks to the warm hospitality, generosity and hard work of our Haitian brothers and sisters, the CARICOM family is here to display over the next ten days, the immense creativity and phenomenal artistic skills and talents, of which we are justly proud, and for which we are world renowned. Ambassador LaRocque reiterated the CARICOM Heads of Government, Ministers of Culture and the artistic community’s commitment to the implementation of a new and improved CARIFESTA. He said everyone should do their best to ensure that each edition of the Festival is in line with the Region’s mission and brings us closer to the goal of presenting a “world-renowned mega festival of Caribbean cultural and artistic excellence that brings economic benefits, unites the region and excites all peoples”. (L-R)Secretary General of CARICOM Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, his wife Sandra LaRocque and Minister of Culture of Haiti Dithny Joan Raton during the opening ceremony for CARIFESTA XII. Sitting directly behind the SG is ASG in charge of Human and Social Development at the CARICOM Secretariat Dr. Douglas Slater The Haitian President in very warm and heartfelt remarks said he was very pleased to see CARIFESTA XII happening in Haiti. He also used the opportunity to thank the CARICOM Secretary General and the people of CARICOM for helping to make it happen. President Martelly also extended gratitude to everyone involved in the planning and execution of the event. The event continued with performances from various Haitian artistes who wowed the audience with powerful voices and extraordinary talent but which were curtailed by rain. CARIFESTA XII continues today with the opening of the exhibition “Shared Memories” at the Haitian National Museum (Mupanah) and the opening of the Grand Market in Champ de Mars. Share this:PrintTwitterFacebookLinkedInLike this:Like Loading… Oct 16, 2020 Six Eastern Caribbean countries deemed safe for travel – CDC 
CMO says Saint Lucia at critical stage of COVID-19 outbreak Haitian ladies in tradition dress during the opening parade The twelfth edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XII) opened last night with a plethora of exciting performances, speeches and fireworks! The event began with a parade of all the countries represented dressed in their traditional country wear and arriving in the Haitian traditional mode of transportation, tap-taps! It was a scene of pure excitement, vibrant colors and smiles all around. The Haitians were very gracious and the refrain “welcome to Haiti!” was a common feature of the night’s proceedings. The ceremony was attended by President of the Republic of Haiti H. E. Michel Martelly, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Minister of Culture, Haiti, Hon. Dithny Joan Raton, Minister of Culture, Sport and Youth, Barbados Hon. Stephen Lashley as well as other dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps. Oct 16, 2020 CARPHA Partners with, PAHO to Ensure Caribbean States’… Haiti making preparations for CARIFESTA XIIHaiti is currently making preparations to greet and host several thousands of people from the Region and other countries who are expected to converge there for CARIFESTA XII. The festival of arts and culture runs from August 21 to 30 and will feature events across the country. CARIFESTA, which is the largest…May 25, 2015In “Antigua & Barbuda”CARIFESTA XII closes on a high!The twelfth edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts CARIFESTA XII has come to a close. The ten-day mega cultural event ended with a closing ceremony at the Kiosque Ocide Jeanty in Champs Mas, Haiti on Sunday night. The night’s activities included a culmination of performances from various Caribbean groups…August 31, 2015In “CARICOM”CARIFESTA XII Launch: a taste of vibrant, exciting event in AugustCARIFESTA XII in Haiti next month promises to be a vibrant and exciting event if the regional launch is anything to go by! Hundreds of Haitians and CARICOM delegates converged on the Ibo Lele Hotel for the regional launch of the regional mega-event on Tuesday evening. CARIFESTA will be held…July 8, 2015In “Anguilla”Share this on WhatsApp