Tobago Tours

I have fond memories of Tobago. I'll never forget the sense of peace and calm that I experienced. I met some generous people who just loved life! I think some of this rub off on me and I'm grateful.

I must say special thanks to my Waterfalls and Rain Forest Tour Guide, Wayne. Thanks for your a well informed tour and for your patience, as I stopped to capture the wonderful scenery with my camera. Should you visit Tobago call him up and tell him I recommended him.

His contact information is :

Tel: 868 780 7020

Email waynegray23@hotmail.com
Website : www.waynesworld-tours.com

What is the Point of this? We are Independent!!!

I had to share this piece of news with you my friends. I only hope that the Queen is paying for all this !

Jamaican regiment to guard Buckingham Palace
Published on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Print Version
LONDON, England (AFP):

The Jamaican Defence Force is to guard Queen Elizabeth II's Buckingham Palace for a month starting Thursday, a military chief said, as the island celebrates 45 years of independence. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion Jamaican Regiment will mount The Queen's Guard at the monarch's official residence on alternate days.

Though Queen Elizabeth is the head of state of Britain, Jamaica and 14 other realms and territories, it is rare for overseas troops to mount The Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace. Jamaica, a former British colony, obtained its independence on August 6, 1962. "Competition for the opportunity of coming to London to mount The Queen's Guard has been fierce, training has been intense and the best of my men are looking forward to the honour of guarding Her Majesty," said the regiment's commander Colonel Derek Robinson.

They will also stand guard at Windsor Castle at the end of July. The centuries-old castle west of London is widely seen as her favourite residence. A 34-strong military and regimental band will accompany the soldiers on their trip to Britain, and will entertain London with traditional military tunes and Jamaican reggae numbers.

The band will play in St James's Park, next to Buckingham Palace, on Emancipation Day, August 1 and Independence Day.

Promoting CSME

As I traverse the hilly landscape of St Vincent, one thing that was evident was that the Government, with the support of the UNDP, was making efforts to promote CARICOM and CSME.

The above picture shows one of the many signs that was posted throughout the island. I wonder why I don't see the same happening in other islands?