GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AND WIPO HOLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FORUM

THE GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS IN COLLABORATION WITH WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION (WIPO) IS HOLDING A PUBLIC FORUM ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

WHO:  ALL PEOPLE IN CULTURAL INDUSTRIES;

MUSIC, VISUAL, CREATIVE, LITERARY, OR PERFORMANCE ARTS

WHAT: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FORUM

WHEN: WEDNESDAY MARCH 23RD, 2011

WHERE: NEMA CONFERENCE ROOM

TIME: 5:30PM

ST. KITTS DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE

P.O.Box 878 Basseterre, St. Kitts West Indies

Tel: (869) 467-1415

RESEARCH & DOCUMENTATION UNIT

Tel: (869) 467-1396

Email: stkittsculture@gmail.com

I CREATE CARIBBEAN CONTENT COMPETITION 2010-11

Please be informed that - in support to the communication cited below -
the ICT4EDC Project (www.ict4edc.kn) will be able to fund five
participants from St. Kitts and Nevis.  The funding for each participant will cover travel expenses and per diems  (including hotel accommodation and food).

The candidates must agree to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
ensure they give relevant input to the Project upon return to St. Kitts
and Nevis. This can be done via photo documentation, articles, reports, or
other content, which can be used in order to share lessons learnt and
inspire other digital content developers in St. Kittts and Nevis.  
The applications will be evaluated on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please contact the ICT4EDC Project Office for further information at
info@ict4edc.kn or call 467 1910.

Sincerely yours

Ulla Hauer
ICT4EDC Project Coordinator
www.ict4edc.kn



In direct support of the  *CANTO  Regional i-Create e-Content
Competition<http://www.cantoicreate.com/>
*, CANTO together with together with  University of Trinidad & Tobago
(UTT) and Platinum sponsor Ericsson is offering *a 2 day Android workshop*,
*FREE
*to all i-Create registrants and US$100  to non registered participants.
 The workshop will be held  from the 17th -18th March, 2011 at the UTT
O’Meara Campus in Arima, Trinidad , and will cover the following:


*Day 1:*
* Introduction to Android, quick look at the platform and the market.
* Installing and setting up the development environment
* Creating your first project
* Building a simple layout in the editor
* Working with the debugger
* Processing user input
* Menus and Dialogues
* Intents and Actions
* More advanced user interface handling

*Day 2:*
* Interacting with the Camera
* Working with persistent data
* Asynchronous tasks
* Sending and receiving data from web server
* Data processing
* Styling the interface
* Subtle animation and effects

All are asked to take advantage of such an excellent opportunity.


Competition Overview

i-Create 2010-11 is the first edition of CANTO’s Caribbean e-Content Competition which aims to search out and reward the most creative and innovative e-content developers in the Caribbean region.

Competition rules dictate that successful content submissions must be accessible via electronic media and may take the form of video, games, photos, mp3, web or mobile applications.

Entries may be submitted according to any one of the exciting categories listed below:

Business & Commerce	Health & Environment
Science & Technology	Media & News
Inclusion & Social Empowerment	Learning & Education
Culture & Heritage	Government & Participation
Tourism & Lifestyle	Entertainment & Games
Agriculture

i-Create registration opens on September 30th, 2010, and the deadline for the submission of entries is May 31st, 2011. The Regional Awards will be held in July 2011 in Suriname. Please continue to visit our website for more updates and details.

Developers will compete for up to US$30,000 worth of prizes. Winners of our Competition will be well prepared to compete in the prestigious global World Summit Award (WSA) competition.

Don’t miss this opportunity of a lifetime!

Awards & Prizes

• Regional e-Content Champion : $12,000.00USD in prizes
• 1st Runner-Up: $10,000.00USD in prizes
• 2nd Runner-Up:$8,000.00USD in prizes

Eligibility Requirements

You and your team must be residents of a CANTO member Caribbean territory. In other words, Suriname, Guyana, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, Dominica, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, St. Maarten, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos Island, Haiti, Montserrat, USVI, Tortola,Jamaica, Cuba, Bermuda, The Cayman Islands,The Bahamas and Belize

2. The participant(s) must own the e-Content they are submitting, and all the material therein must be licensed and original. Anyone with any outstanding copyright issues will not be able to compete. Sorry.

3. Participants must be committed to developing e-Content that is relevant, innovative and raises the quality of life for the consumers of the e- content.

How to Enter

It’s easy!

Just fill out our online registration form and you’re in!

Just remember two things: First, all the sections on the form are important, so make sure you don’t leave out any details about yourself or your team members. If you have any problems registering then email us; we’ll be happy to help you out.

Second, and most important, you must commit yourself to submitting a winning e-Content creation and having a lot of fun doing so!

The registration and submission deadline is May, 2011

Press Release: 14/03/11 

 Marlene Phillips R & D Specialist

St. Kitts Dept. of Culture

stkittsculture@gmail.com 

869-467-1396

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS WORKSHOP

THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN COLLECTIVE ORGANIZATION

FOR MUSIC RIGHTS (ECCO) INC. - 

INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP ON

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKSHOP

WHO:  FOR ALL PEOPLE IN CULTURAL INDUSTRIES;

MUSIC, VISUAL, CREATIVE, LITERARY, OR PERFORMANCE ARTS

WHAT: INTRODUCTION TO COPY RIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

WHEN: MONDAY MARCH 14TH 2011

WHERE: BASSETERRE HIGH SCHOOL

TIME: 6:30PM

Cheers

John Francis (ECCO REP - ST. KITTS)

Mob: 665 7647

ST. KITTS DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE

P.O.Box 878 Basseterre, St. Kitts West Indies

Tel: (869) 467-1415

RESEARCH & DOCUMENTATION UNIT

Tel: (869) 467-1396

Email: stkittsculture@gmail.com

2010/2011 CARNIVAL GRAND MARSHALL

2010/2011

CARNIVAL GRAND MARSHALL

by Ava Henry

WHEN THE HISTORY OF OUR FOLKLORE PRACTITIONERS IS WRITTEN, THE NAME JOSEPH VALENTINE “VALON” FRANCIS WILL BE ETCHED INDELIBLY AS ONE OF OUR MOST OUTSTANDING EXPONENT OF THE MASQUERADE ART. AS A MATTER OF FACT WHENEVER YOU MENTION THE NAME “VALON” YOU WOULD AUTOMATICALLY THINK ABOUT THIS ASPECT OF THE FOLKLORE.  IT IS FOR THIS REASON WHY HE HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL CARNIVAL 2010/2011 GRAND MARSHALL.

AT THE AGE OF TWELVE (12) HE  STARTED DANCING MASQUERADE WITH MR RUPERT SAMUEL OF SAMUEL MASQUERADE FAME.  AFTER TEN YEARS HE DECIDED THAT HE HAD GAINED ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TO FORM HIS GROUP AND 36 YEARS LATER HIS GROUP IS STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE.

VALON IS PROUD TO HAVE REPRESENTED THE FEDERATION AT MANY CARIFESTAS AND FESTIVALS IN PLACES SUCH AS CUBA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, BARBADOS, ST EUSTATIUS, MARTINIQUE AND ST THOMAS.

HE HAS TRAINED MANY OF OUR MASQUERADE DANCERS WHO IN SOME CASES HAVE GONE ON TO FORM GROUPS OF THEIR OWN HERE AND ABROAD.  VALON HAS ENSURED THAT THIS ARTFORM CONTINUES THROUGH HIS CHILDREN WH0 ARE ALL MEMBERS OF HIS TROUPE

THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, THE CARNIVAL COMMITTEE AND THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR CULTURE, MS MARCELLA LIBURD SALUTE MR VALON, JOSEPH VALENTINE FRANCIS AS THIS YEAR’S GRAND MARSHALL.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ava Henry, Dance Specialist

St. Kitts Department of Culture

Tel: (869) 467-1387 or 

Email: slims44@msn.com

Check the Following Links;

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34591&id=117273781646746

http://culturebeat.blip.tv/file/3851574/

FIRST NIGHT A SUCCESS! - IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (06/12/10)

IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS started of its five night run with a successful turnout.  The community showed its support and appreciation to the Artists who kept them entertained from 7:30pm - 10:00pm.  A special address given by the Honorable Marcella Liburd, Minister of Culture started the night as she thanked the many persons who contributed to organizing this event.






Then, the air was filled with Christmas songs sang by the staff of "Social Services, Community Development and Community Affairs" .












Followed by the 2010 Talented Teen Contestants

And, Early Childhood Development Sports Club.

A special performance was given by Ms. Rattan, Artistic Director for Vivace Dance Company and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Social Services, Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs









The 2010 National Carnival Queen Contestants made their presence known, by inviting everyone to come and see them at the National Carnival Queen Pageant on December 28th 2010 at Carnival Village.

More entertainment followed with a beautiful song performed by Makilah, Charlie and Lov.

An engaging dance performance by Tameka Richards, Okolo Tegremantine Dancer.

The night ended off with two songs performed by the Tahilah Gospel Band.

IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CONTINUES EVERY NIGHT AT 7:30PM FROM MONDAY DECEMBER 6TH TO FRIDAY DECEMBER 1OTH 2010 IN THE CIRCUS, BASSETERRE ST. KITTS.  BRING THE FAMILY AND JOIN ST. KITTS DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE FOR A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.!

FOR MORE PHOTO'S CHECK OUR FACEBOOK LINK!

Press Release: 07/12/10

St. Kitts Dept. of Culture

Research & Documentation Unit

Marlene Phillips R & D Specialist

869-467-1396

IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS AT THE CIRCUS

Monday December 6th 2010 marks the start of "In the Spirit of Christmas" presented by"St. Kitts Department of Culture", as a celebration of Culture, Talent and Community that runs from the 6th to the 10th of December at 'The Circus" in Basseterre St. Kitts.  And all are invited to attend and get into the Spirit!

Since 1995, "In the Spirit of Christmas" has become a National tradition in the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis bringing together Nationals and Visitors of all ages, spreading love and good will to one another as the Christmas Season approaches.  Each year a committee of dedicated persons give their time and work tirelessly with the Department of Culture to coordinate individuals, community groups and businesses to bring an assortment of music, song, dance, poetry, gospel and performers together into a variety show designed to entertain the public and delight the masses.

The final night is crowned with a special visit from Santa Claus sharing out gifts to children..."In The Spirit of Christmas"!  Join the Department of Culture each night in The Circus, at 7:30pm to enjoy the festivities. (See Program Below)

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Chairperson's: Melnecia Marshall, Captain Kayode Sutton, Pastor Clive Saunders, Nigel Browne

House Band: Tehillah Gospel Band

Stage: Royd Phipps & Ava Henry

Videographer: Marlene Phillips

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
St. Kitts Department of Culture - Creighton Pencheon, Director of Culture (869) 467-1415 or
Kira Purcell Coordinator (869) 465-4040 Ext.147

MONDAY DECEMBER 6TH
Invocation: Pastor Leroy Matthew

Opening Remarks (Minister of Culture)

National Anthem ( Kittitian Superstar Junior) Vakeel Herbert

Sandra Guishard-Weekes Dance Group

Early Childhood Development group (Valerie Dolphin)

Tehillah Gospel Band

Alpha Band

National Carnival Queen Contestants

Talented Teen Contestants

Foreign Affairs

Social Services, Community Development & Gender Affairs

Ministry of Tourism & St. Kitts Tourism Authority

Youth Empowerment, Sports, Information

Queen Anastasia

C-Money

****Sermonette: Pastor Cyprian Williams

TUESDAY DECEMBER 7TH

Antioch Baptist Church

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8TH

Adrian Scantlebury

Zion Moravian Dancers

Sermonette: Chaplain

Defence Force Band

THURSDAY DECEMBER 9TH

Harowe Servo

Pemberton family

Electrofab

Dance (New Testament church of God) Ingrid Johnson

Sermonette Pastor Carlton Phipps

Andrea Caines Dance group

Coronets Steel Orchestra

HMP Choir

Shakki

Pepper Ranks

N’Salsane Dance Group

Minister LK

Office of the Prime Minister

FRIDAY DECEMBER 10TH

Story Telling (Creighton Pencheon)

Department of culture

Sermonette Pastor Donna Peets

Steven Richards (Steel pan selection)

Distribution of gifts/Santa Clause

Press Release: 01/12/10

St. Kitts Dept. of Culture

Research & Documentation Unit

Marlene Phillips R & D Specialist

869-467-1396

ANNIE FONTAINE TOURS - CULTURE BEAT SKN TV_0016

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"Annie Fontaine Tours" is an episode of "Culture Beat" that was directed by Jemoy Dasent", a student who participated in a 30 day workshop entitled "Research & Documentation Itpreneurship" which was funded by the Organization of American States and executed by the National Skills Training Programme in collaboration with St. Kitts Ministry of Culture. Students were assigned the task of producing a mini-documentary. They had to interview a person that had contributed to the Intangible Heritage of St. Kitts-Nevis. They were responsible for organizing and executing the interview, creating a storyboard, inventing questions, directing a Camera crew to document the interview and work with a Video Editor to achieve the end product. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: St. Kitts Department of Culture - Research and Documentation Unit (RDU) - (869) 467-1396 or Email: marlene.phillips@gov.kn or stkittsculture@gmail.com