Actress Dionne Audain shares her passion for Montserrat and acting at YES Caribbean

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin

LITTLE BAY, Montserrat – Whether it was the improv acting class or as a member of a high-level panel on Montserrat’s redevelopment, there was no doubt about Actress Dionne Audain’s love for her homeland and her belief that she made the right move six years ago to leave corporate America and pursue acting.

Audain returned to Montserrat after a 20-year absence to be the keynote speaker at YES Caribbean, a conference for entrepreneurs and persons preparing for a career shift, which was held May 25 -28, 2011 at the Montserrat Cultural Centre.

She joined other Caribbeanpreneurs including dancer and life coach Susan Barnes, career development expert Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe, designers Kaishah Peters and Luigi Moxam, and conference host Nerissa Golden for a packed four-day conference which was life changing for many that attended. Continue reading →

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Images of YES Caribbean

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin

Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe was a gift to the conference every time she spoke.

Susan Barnes uses Parliamentary Secretary Jermaine Wade in her presentation on Healthy, Wealthy, Wise: The definition of success.

Filmmaker Felicia Bradford made valuable contributions to the conference as in the movie production workshops and during her seminar on Using Visual Media.

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Cayman Entrepreneurs energize Montserrat during YES Caribbean

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

 

Cayman fashion designer Luigi Moxam and dancer Susan Barnes perform Saturday evening during the Dance Excell recital following the closing of the YES Caribbean conference on Montserrat.

LITTLE BAY, Montserrat – A new word was coined this week Caymanserratian as Cayman Island entrepreneurs Luigi Moxam and Susan Barnes brought their energy and ideas to YES Caribbean, a conference for entrepreneurs held on Montserrat last week May 25 -28, 2011.

Fashion Designer Luigi Moxam shared his entrepreneurial story during various sessions over the four-day event and got local teens to model some of his gear as part of his presentation. Moxam showcased how he merged his love for the Cayman Islands, his passion for social and humanitarian causes with his fashion label One Tree Four Five Collection. By the end of the four days, Moxam and Montserratian-born actress Dionne Audain had coined a new word Caymanserratian to define the new found connections and passion that was being shared and spread. Continue reading →

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Designer Kaishah Peters shares on turning crochet lessons into a business at YES Caribbean

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

 

Career Development Expert and Author Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe, Fashion Designer Kaishah Peters, Filmmaker Felicia Bradford, Conference Host and Author Nerissa Golden and Dancer and Life Coach Susan Barnes at YES Caribbean, which was held on Montserrat May 25-28, 2011. (goldenmedia Montserrat photo)

LITTLE BAY, Montserrat – Designer Kaishah Peters told up and coming entrepreneurs at YES Caribbean last week that she used to take her great grandmother’s crochet lessons for granted until she realized they were actually the path to her success in fashion. St. Maarten-born Peters was one of several entrepreneurs speaking at the four-day event hosted by goldenmedia Montserrat May 25-28, 2011 at the Montserrat Cultural Centre.

The designer, who specializes in crocheted fashions for both women and men, spoke to conference delegates and an international audience listening via the internet about the challenges of starting her business and how she is able to balance that with a full-time job and caring for her 11-year-old son. Continue reading →

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YES Caribbean Streaming live

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

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Photos from YES Caribbean

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

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Video Presentation: Nigel Ipinson-Fleming

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

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YES Caribbean photos on Facebook

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

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Catch YES Caribbean live from Montserrat on ZJB this week

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

Listen at 11am Wednesday to Friday – http://s3.viastreaming.net/7000/

BRADES, Montserrat – Can’t make it to Montserrat for the YES Caribbean conference for entrepreneurs and persons ready for a career change? Don’t be disheartened as you will be able to catch segments of it live on the local radio station ZJB Radio Montserrat.

According to conference host Nerissa Golden, the station will be airing the 11:00am feature segment with presentations from Career Development Expert Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe on Day One, Dancer and Life Coach Susan Barnes on Day Two and Actress Dionne Audain on Day Three.

“The demand abroad to share in this event has been phenomenal and we are happy that we could do this. Persons will be able to get a full hour of the first three days of the conference by logging on to www.zjb.gov.ms,” said Golden.

Daily updates and photos will be posted on the Nerissa Golden – Truly Caribbean Woman page on Facebook.com as well as other related fan pages.

“The excitement has never been higher and we are happy to be able to share the experiences of these entrepreneurs with the rest of the region and the world.

YES Caribbean begins Wednesday May 25 to Saturday May 28 at the Montserrat Cultural Centre.

The 11:00am segment will feature two speakers and will be carried live on ZJB Radio Montserrat at www.zjb.gov.ms or on 88.3FM. Visit www.yes.trulycaribbean.net to see the full lineup of speakers and schedule of activities.

YES Caribbean is proudly sponsored by ZJB Radio Montserrat, the HYPE programme in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Office of the Deputy Governor, the Montserrat Tourist Board, the Bank of Montserrat and goldenmedia Montserrat.

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YES Caribbean Opening Ceremony Invitation

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

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