Grenada's PM restates commitment to Information Act

Title: Restating commitment to Information act
Source: Grenada Today / SpiceGrenada.com
Date Published: May 23rd, 2009
URL: http://www.spicegrenada.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1053:restating-commitment-to-information-act-&catid=230:week-ending-may-23rd-2009&Itemid=53

Abstract:
Article reports on excerpts from the Prime Minister of Grenada's speech to a Caribbean Media and Communication Conference held in the community. Much of the speech is directed at the media, with the Prime Minister expressing his personal perception of the role of the media and the abuse of that role in Grenada's society. In this article also is expressed the Prime Minister's commitment to Grenada's Information Act or freedom of information legislation.

Excerpt:

The 10-month old government of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas campaign promise to implement a Freedom of Information Act is well underway. During the opening of a two-day Caribbean Media and Communication Conference held at the Flamboyant Hotel last week Thursday and Friday, the Prime Minister disclosed that his government has already circulated a draft Freedom of Information Act for inputs and feedback.

He told the gathering of over 30 regional journalists/broadcasters together with local media practitioners that the choice of Grenada to hold this Conference is timely as his administration is currently engaging stakeholders on a proposed freedom of information act and is about to commence engagement on a new media policy.

Jamaica's Bustamante Museum treasures at risk

Author: Hunter, Nadisha
Title: Busta Museum treasures at risk
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Date Published: Monday, May 25, 2009
URL: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090525/lead/lead3.html

Abstract:
The article reports on the plight of a local museum, which lacks the funding necessary to insure its collection and complete facilities to serve the public. Also raised is the effect of the economic downturn on the local museum, as funding and the museum's budget is threatened. In the article, some of the items in the Bustamante Museum's collection are revealed or mentioned. Its situation is also compared with another local museum.

Excerpt:

The recently opened Bustamante Museum, which houses a multimillion-dollar collection of memorabilia of National Hero and former Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante, is not insured, The Gleaner has learnt.

Nora Strudwick, project manager at the Bustamante Museum, has revealed that the historic collection - which includes letters, photographs, regalia and other items, some on display for the first time - is at risk.

Lack of funding has also stymied adequate fire-prevention and security plans. There's only a single caretaker on the property.

Jamaican Librarian crowned Parish Cultural Queen

Title: Four more parish queens crowned
Source: The Jamaica Observer
Date published: Monday, May 18, 2009
URL: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/Entertainment/html/20090517T210000-0500_151691_OBS_FOUR_MORE_PARISH_QUEENS_CROWNED_.asp


Abstract:
Article reports on the Jamaica Festival Queen competition for 2009. One such winner at the Parish level is a Jamaican Librarian, Kelonie Noble.

Excerpt from the Jamaica Observer:

Kelonie Noble, a 23-year-old librarian at the Hanover Parish Library took home the Hanover Festival Queen title and the award for Best Performer and was also the Most Culturally Aware.

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Title: Something Extra
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Date Published: Thursday | May 21, 2009
URL: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090521/ent/ent4.html

Abstract:
In this article, a picture shows Kelonie Noble, a Jamaican Librarian, winning the parish Festival queen competition.

Excerpt from the Jamaica Gleaner:

Twenty-three-year-old librarian at the Hanover Parish Library, Kelonie Noble, was named Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2009 at a parish coronation show held at the Lucea Anglican church hall on Saturday.