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The free movement of University graduates, Sport
persons, Media persons, artistes, Musicians, and an expansion for Nurses
and Teachers. These states include:
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Q.
Jamaican Prime Minister and former chairman of CARICOM, is often referred to
as PJ. Patterson. What name does the 'P' refer to?
A.
Percival
7-10-05
Q.
Unlike most independent islands
in the British Caribbean. The Queen was never head of state of which island?
A. Dominica
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Q.
Where in Jamaica was Author Jamaica Kincaid Born?
A.
No connection. Kincaid was Born,
May 25, 1949 in Antigua.
Her original name is Elaine Potter Richardson.
Jamaica
Kincaid Bio
Q. How much of Guyana is estimated to be
forest?
A. An estimated 80percent of Guyana is
forest covered.
Q.
U.S.
President George Washington visited
Barbados before becoming president. Who was the first active U.S President to
visit Barbados?
A.
President Ronald Reagan.
9-12-05
Q. Which C.S.M.E
member has recently ask for more time to get it's finical house in order?
A.
St. Lucia. Fears that their businesses
are at a competitive disadvantage to that of larger CSME members.
Q.
From whom did the West Indies get its
name?
A.
Christopher Columbus. So named because he thought
he was in south west Asia.
Q. What unique policy, does
Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) has on member countries citizens
rights. To FREELY immigrate within the community?
A. Articles 45 and 46: proviso for the rights of "Movement
of community nationals" and "Movement of skilled community nationals."
respectively
The unique previsions for free movement,
provided for in Article 46 is In five (5) categories: University Graduates, Media workers,
Sports persons, artists and musicians.
http://www.sice.oas.org/trade/caricom/caricind.asp
Q. What is the required date
to come in full compliance
for members of the CSME community?
A.
Beginning of January
1, 2006. Signatories to the
revised treaty of
Chaguaramas
(meaning the 14 members) that created C.S.M.E, are expected to fully comply with the agreement.
10-10-05
Q. Boxer Fitzroy Guisseppi's career ended in 1985, defeated by U.S
Michael Bradley in Haiti. Where was he from?
A.
Fitzroy Guisseppi was born in
Marabala, Trinidad. He died in St. Catherine parish, Jamaica at age 55, after
collapsing at ringside..
10-20-05
Q. Queh, Queh is a
celebration best know in which Caribbean country?
A.
Guyana.
This pre-wedding celebration is also known as Mayan or Kaak-ah-Lay.
About Queh, Queh
Queh, Queh
songs
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Q. In 1845, what event in Trinidad caused the population to
swell from 15,000 to 75,000
in five years?
A.
Arrival of the East Indians
laborers.
After the abolition of slavery. The salves with their newly earned freedom
weren't particularly interested in service. The British imported East Indians
laborers as indentured servants.
Q. In 1902 in the West Indies. The Capital of an
island group suffered a total volcanic melting down killing the total
population of 30,000. What
is the name of this island?
A.
Martinique's
In 1902 St. Pierre, then the Capital city of Martinique, was destroyed when
the Mount Pelle volcano erupted.
Q. Of all the many trade agreements in the Caribbean.
Which one does not include Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad?
A.
Organization of Eastern
Caribbean States (OECS)
With seven member, and two associate members.
Q. A member of parliament proposed a
virginity test for school girls, and sterilization for young women with 3 or
more children to reduce unwanted pregnancy, back in 2003. This was suggested
in which Island?
A.
Jamaica
Faulting
a breakdown in family values for increase teenage pregnancy, and an
increase in Jamaica's growing welfare burden. Member of Parliament
Sharon Hay-Webster suggested a virginity test for school girls 16 and under,
and that it may be necessary to sterilize young mothers with 3 or more
children.
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Q.
Jimmy Cliff is arguable the most recognized
name in reggae next to Bob Marley. What is Jimmy Cliff's real name?
A. James Chambers.
Q. In1959 an event, associated with Jamaica occurred regarding
territory. With which country?
A. The
Cayman Islands
Back in the 1660s the Caymans were placed under the jurisdiction of Jamaica by
the British. This association ended in 1959.
Which Caribbean island is referred to as
"The land of the Hummingbird"?
A
Trinidad.
Q.
"Color me red, Black and green". Who proclaimed these colors to be the flag which represent the African
Diaspora?
A. Marcus
Garvey
Q. In 1978 Bob Marley returned to Jamaica
after spending 18 months in London. What had happen months before he left
Jamaica?
A.
An attempt was made on his
life
Q.
Janet Rosenberg, married a
Caribbean politician and later became the first American born woman to lead a
Caribbean nation. Which country was this?
A.
Guyana
Janet Rosenberg was the wife of former Guyanese activist Cheddi Jagan who became President.
Q. HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean is second
only to sub-Saharan Africa which has the highest rate. In the Caribbean
Haiti has the highest rate. Which country has the next highest rate
A.
The Bahamas.
Haiti has the highest rate of
6.1percent. The Bahamas with 3.2percent.
Q. In the New York City general elections,
November 8. 2005. Sylvia Ash became the first Caribbean immigrant to win a
borough wide election for the Civil court. Handily beating six other candidates.
Where is she from
A.
Trinidad.
Q. In 1889 a historic event occurred between
Trinidad and Tobago. What was that event?
A.
They merged as one country.
Under British rule. In 1889 Trinidad and Tobago became one nation
Q. In 1979 Dominica created what was
known as the "Dreads Act." To what purpose was this law created
A.
Outlawed dread locks hair style
Q. In April
10,1869 Cuba declared independent from Spain. Who was the first President?
A.
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
From his Plantation Carlos Manuel de Cespedes joined by 37 other planters freed
his salves and incorporated them into a rebel army, to fight against Spain.
Q. The
first female African President was Inaugurated January 2006.
She is President of which African country?
A. Republic of
Liberia
On January 16, 20006 Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf a.k.a "the Iron Lady" a Harvard
Graduate became president of the Republic of Nigeria. November 23, 2005
Q.
Minister Lois Farrakhan of the Nation
of Islam is of Jamaican and St. Kitts parentage. What was he known for before
joining the nation of Islam?
A
Calypsonian.
Q. Which country in The Caribbean has
recently suggested using British Police in the fight to control local crime?
A .
Trinidad
Q. Which country in the Caribbean has been hardest hit
in recent months, by incidents of HIV/AIDS?
A . Santo Domingo.
Q. Haitian President nicked named "Papa Doc" Duvalier died in 1971. He
used his Tontons Macoutes to
terrorize Haiti. On what island were these types referred to as the "Mongoose
Squad?
A. Grenada.
Prime Minister Sir Eric Gairy, secret police was
known as the "Mongoose Squad." He believed in flying saucers, the occult,
and
extra-terrestrials.
Q. Which island became CARICOM's fith associate member in 2003?
A.
Bermuda.
Q.
Which island became the 14th member state
of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 1995?
A.
Surinam.
Q. A Calypsonian from Barbados named "Red Plastic Bag" is credited with inventing
a style of music called:
A.
Ragga Soca.
Q. Who is Moses Davis, in the music industry?
A
. Beenie Man.
Q. Where in the Caribbean would you find the
island of Saba?
A. Dutch Caribbean
Q. In Barbados it's called a "Meeting" What is it called in
Guyana?
Answer:
.
Boxi Money.
An association formed upon a core of participants who agree to make regular
contributions to a fund which is
given, in whole or in part, to each contributor in rotation.
Q. How many Caribbean
States are now full members of Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME)?:
A.
14 members
All members of CARICOM, with the exception of Bahamas. Are CSME members.
Q. Since January 1, 2006. How many Caribbean
States have now met the legal requirements for free movement among CSME
states?
A.
6 states.
The six CARICOM/CSME members that has completed the legal steps for the
free movement of goods, services and skilled labor are: Barbados ,
Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad and Tabago, Suriname, and Belize.
Q. Name a Caribbean island that uses the "euro"
The euro is the European Union currency?
A.
Martinique.
France is a member of the European Union (EU)
. Since Martinique is a department of France. It uses the euro.
Q. Name a Caribbean island that that is considered the richest in the
Caribbean.
A. Bahamas
The Bahamas has a Gross Domestic Product per capita of 20, 200.
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Q. How many CARICOM States are now
members of CARICOM Single Market (CSM)
A.12
states
Twelve CSME states that
has completed the "Declaration of coming in to being."
A free trade zone designed to allow goods, services and skilled workers to
move freely among states of CARICOM Single
Market (CSM):
Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St.
Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and
Trinidad and Tobago.
Q.
Among
CARICOM states, the
Bahamas has the highest Gross National Product. Which Sate has the second
highest GNP?
A.
Barbados
According to the CIA fact book Barbados has the second highest
Gross Domestic Product per capita of in the Caribbean.of17,300.
Q.
The West Indian Day Carnival is held annually
on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn New York. Where in Brooklyn was it held
before this?
A.
Atlantic Avenue
Who is McCartha Sandy-Lewis? What
is her proffesion?
A.
Calypsonian: Calypso Rose.
Q. In 2005 Blacks in America had a
higher income than whites. Where in New York is this the case?
A.
South
East Queens, New York.
Q.
Which former British colony in the Caribbean never changed colonial
hands before becoming independent?
A.
Barbados
Q. Though not an official holiday. "Indian Heritage Day" is celebrated in which
Caribbean country?
A.
Guyana.
"Indian Heritage Day," celebrates the arrival of Indians in Guyana. In 1838 the
British imported Indians after the abolishment of slavery.
Q.
What religion is the origins of carnival linked to?
A.
Catholic.
Q. Which
island in the Caribbean was the first British colony?
A.
St. Kitts.
Q.
Which Caribbean country celebrates CARICOM day on July 5th?
A.
Antigua/Barbuda
A.
The Bahamas
Q.
Back in 2006. Which Caribbean
Country was ordered by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to give birth
certificates to Haitians born in its territory? A.
Dominican Republic
Haitians born in the Dominican Republic aren't given birth
certificates, or Dominican citizenship.
Q. Which Caribbean island was colonized by Sweden
before later becoming a French colony?
A. Saint Barthelemy
Q. What is the target year for
economic integration of CARICOM member countries?
A.
Year 2008
Q. Between 1838-1917. Thirty-nine thousand
East Indians laborers were brought to which Caribbean country?
A.
Trinidad
Q. What holiday is celebrated
throughout the Caribbean on the first of August
A.
Emancipation Day: celebrates the end of slavery.
Q.
Alexander Bustamante was Prime minister of which Caribbean
island?
A.
Jamaica
Q.
When we hear Ganja
or Marijuana plant our first
thought maybe of Jamaica. But this plant is not native to Jamaica. How did it
get there, and by whom?
A.
East Indians.
Q. Which Caribbean state has one of the highest
murder rates in the world
A.
Jamaica.
