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Amsterdam Mayor Mike Bloomberg presided over the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the launching of a full-service state-of-the-art branch of Carver Federal Savings Bank located at 158-45. Borough President Helen Marshall called the designation of Queens' first BDD in south Jamaica an investment in the future of southeast Queens. Carver Savings Bank, the nation's largest African-and Caribbean-American-run bank, operates six full-service branches in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, New York.

Focuses on the Carib News Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference in Jamaica. Participation of North American and Caribbean business leaders; Goals, agenda and benefits of the conference; List of speakers; Emphasis on the African-Caribbean Basin Initiative Trade Bill.

Reports on the University of the West Indies' honoring of retired United States army general Colin Powell with an award. University's commitment to the education of people from the Caribbean; Career history and achievement.

Focuses on the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival that will be held on June 9-16, 1996 in Jamaica. Launch in 1993 by Sonny Bradshaw; Gathering of local and internationally renowned performers such as jazz organist Shirley Scott and Philadelphia's jazz and blues singer Barbara Walker; Growth of the festival; Support of the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Reports that in New Jersey, the head of Newark's public school system, Dr. Beverly Hall will deliver the keynote address at the 1996 Mother's Day luncheon to benefit the Maxfield Park Children's Home in Kingston, Jamaica. Sponsors of the event; What time the benefit will begin; Venue; Information on Maxfield Park; Remarks from Jamaica's Consul General Kay Baxter-Collins.

Discusses jazz in Jamaica. Publicity for the 1995 jazz festival; Jamaica's official motto; Multiethnic population; Participating musicians at the festival include Stanley Jordan, Deborah Brown, Peter Nordhal Trio and Eddie Swanson's Savoys; Absence of support from the local Tourist Board.

Reports on Gordon Stewart's view that Jamaica's privatization of its national airline will place the carrier on par with those operating in the Caribbean region. Emphasis of the airline's management on excellence; How the airline will be marketed; Composition of the airline's fleet.

The article reports that rebuilding New York City following the terrorist attack must include everyone, particularly those outside the borough of Manhattan, New York, activist Calvin O. Butts said in a recent keynote address. Speaking at the annual Jamaica Business Resource Center awards dinner held at the Pierre Hotel, The Resource Center was born ten years ago on U.S. President Bill Clinton's watch to become the national model and pilot for a "One Stop Capital Shop" program. Since its incipiency the center has provided technical and financial assistance to more than 6,000 new and established businesses and secured over$ 200 million in financing and procurement opportunities for small, minority and women owned businesses.

P.J. Patterson, Prime Minister of Jamaica will be a featured speaker at a CARICOM-sponsored lecture series to be held at Medgar Evers College, New York on Thursday, October 2, 2003. The lecture series, which is in celebration of 30th anniversary of CARICOM, began last February in Trinidad and Tobago with a featured address delivered by St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves.

The Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago will each culminate its 41st Independence Day celebration with a gala anniversary ball on August 16, 2003 but at separate locations in New York City. The Jamaicans will kick up their heels at a black-tie event slated to be held as usual at the Hilton Hotel and Towers in Manhattan, New York City while their Trinidadian counterparts will jump up at the Marriott Hotel in Brooklyn, New York City.

Focuses on the opinions of Jamaican Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson given at the independence celebration of Jamaica. Accomplishment of the government; Comment of Patterson on the Jamaican culture; Highlight of the celebration. INSETS: BIRTHDAY SALUTE;FOR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS.

Reports various political developments in the West Indies as of July 2002. Progress on the candidacy of Cora E. Christian as the first female candidate aiming for governor in the U.S. Virgin Islands; Purpose behind the consolidation of three parties in Jamaica; Changes to the criminal laws in Bahamas.

Previews a gala ball on August 11, 2001, in New York City, to commemorate Jamaica's 39th independence anniversary. Sponsors of the event; Beneficiaries of the event; Highlights of the occasion.

Reports the remark of Jamaican Consul General Doctor Basil Bryan on the national situation in an Air Jamaica Ltd.-reception. Reaction of local businessman William Arthur on Bryan's remarks; Purpose of the reception; Announcement of Air Jamaica officials on fare reductions for Caribbean trips from United States airports.

Reports on the campaign for support in New York City by former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward P.G. Seaga for his planned return to politics. Delays in an scheduled meeting with Jamaicans in Brooklyn; Mixed reactions by Jamaicans to his campaign.

Reports the participation of Caribbean countries in the annual Penn Relays in April 2001. Expectations on the leadership of Jamaica; Accommodation of fellow countrymen; Evidence of patriotism and support for the country.

Highlights the awarding of the Caribbean Luminaries by the University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica. Personalities included in the citation; Qualifications of the Caribbean awardees; Mission of the university.

Focuses on the launching of Jamaica's ship registry system by Transport Minister Peter Phillips and Rear Admiral Peter Brady. Foreign exchange earnings that the country can reap from the registry according to the officials.

Reports on the increase of crime levels in Jamaica. Prime Minister P.J. Patterson's blaming of criminal deportees from the United States; Patterson's plan of implementing short-term measures to ensure safety of the people.

Focuses on the culmination of the 38th anniversary celebration of Jamaican independence in Manhattan, New York. Significance of the celebration for Jamaicans; Highlights of the occasion; Decentralization of health care in Jamaica; Recipients of the proceeds of the event; List of corporate sponsors.

Focuses on Jamaican Industry, Commerce and Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell's discussion of the country's effort to revive its economy, during the United States/Jamaican Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner. Growth potential in integrated textiles; Development of a program that involved information technology; Progress in macroeconomic management.

Highlights the fund raising celebration held at the Sheraton New York Hotel to aid the University of West Indies. Participation of recording artist Harry Belafonte in the celebration; Other attendees of the celebration; Significance of the university in the Caribbean community; Services provided by the university.

Focuses on the re-election of Jamaica's Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson to government following his party's third straight election victory. Identification of what he told supporters after the election results were announced; Details on affordable shelter; Examination of how many seat the party won.

Focuses on the Mother's Day luncheon which is to benefit Jamacia's oldest childern's facility, the Maxfield Park Children's Home, on May 11, 1997 at the New York Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. Who will host the event; Statements from persons in related fields.

Looks at the tourist resort Jamaica Grande which provides tourist all kind of facilities required for vacationers. Details of the facilities available.

Part I. Narrates the author's experiences concerning his trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica to attend the 1995 Jamaica-Ocho Rios Jazz Festival in Jamaica. Mechanical problems involving the airplane; Accommodations; Physical attractions.

Focuses on Jamaican Tourism Minister John Junior's report on the tourist trade in Jamaica in 1994. Declining trend of Jamaica's American market; Estimated income generated from tourism; Government show of support to the industry by upgrading resort areas and encouraging new hotel development; Tourists' preference for more specialized vacation experiences.

Reports on the contributions of Brooklyn's political leader Una Clarke to the Maxfield Park Children's Home in Kingston, Jamaica. Involvement of Jamaican nationals in the Friends of Maxfield Park Children's Home for fundraising; Attendance of Jamaican minister of labor, social security and sport Portia Simpson in the Mother's Day special benefit program at Hilton Hotel, New York.