Two-city tour showcases strong potential for job creation in tourism and design sectors

 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Internationally-acclaimed fashion designer Donna Karan accompanied Haitian Minister of the Interior, Thierry Mayard-Paul, as he visited the cities of Jeremiah and Jacmel during his “listening campaign.”

The visits, a continuation of the Minister’s tour of Haiti’s heartland, are aimed at advancing the government’s goals for building a sustainable economy through investments that support decentralization and drive job creation across all sectors, and throughout all the communities of Haiti.

Minister Mayard Paul and Ms. Karan met with Jacmel’s Tourism Minister Ms. Stephanie B. Villedrouin and visited several hotels and tourist sites damaged by the January 2010 earthquake, including the Hotel Florita, the Jacmelienne Hotel and other severely damaged structures along the coast of the Southeast.

According to the Minister, these structures hold investment opportunities for the region. “Prior to the earthquake, Jacmel was one of Haiti’s wealthiest cities, with considerable tourist assets,” said Mayard-Paul. “With its favorable location, it holds great potential for development and job creation for this region.”

In visiting the city of Jeremiah, Mayard-Paul solicited the needs of residents, and vowed to deliver on their requests for jobs through the ongoing efforts of the Martelly government to make Haiti a country favorable to business for national and international investors. To that end, the Minister of the Interior escorted Ms. Karan to an exhibition of local art and handicrafts on Jeremiah’s city square. In viewing the work of Haitian painters, sculptors and craft persons, Ms. Karan reiterated her passion for Haiti as a nation where “each person is creative” and promised to assist Haitian artisans in promoting their works. “Creativity can be manifested into jobs,” Ms. Karan said, an ardent supporter of Haiti through her company Urban Zen. “The craftwork of Haiti is a model for job creation and education in Haiti. The best investment in Haiti is in her people. Their desire to work says much about their spirit, soul and pride.”

Mayard-Paul also visited Jeremiah’s police station, addressing requests for the redevelopment of the premises, and reassuring authorities that the government is working towards long-term, sustainable solutions. “President Martelly and his administration are implementing every measure to achieve concrete and positive changes,” said Mayard-Paul. “Collaboration and cooperation aimed at attracting local and international investment projects will help us achieve our vision for creating sustainable development for Haiti.”

CaribPR Wire, ST. GEORGES, Grenada, Weds. Sept. 16, 2009: The young and young-at-heart would want to know about Orinoco, the recently opened specialty retailer located at Le Marquis Complex, Grande Anse.

Orinoco is an apparel store seeking to offer customers a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, clothing and fashion merchandise at affordable prices. The company has chosen to locate it’s first retail outlet in Grenada.

Business owner, Julian Alleyne, says “Our research indicated that Grenada has the right ‘vibe’ to launch our concept. It goes without saying that every trendy person needs to be uniquely outfitted when he or she decides to step out in style and we aim to provide choices. We have created, what we believe to be, a warm, customer-friendly shopping environment where discriminating shoppers can relax, have fun and leave satisfied with their purchases”. The young entrepreneur reports that the response so far has been encouraging and looks forward to satisfying the needs of customers.

CaribPR Wire, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Weds. July 1, 2009: A Florida company is set to offer nationals and businesses in the Caribbean islands, discount shopping and shipping online from this week.

IslandBargains.com will open its online store for business on July 9 th, and is touting itself as the all-inclusive place to shop for brand name items, at discount prices, while also allowing customers to take advantage of the lowest shipping rates.

The store’s owners say the aim is to offer ” discount items” to Caribbean nationals with the opportunity to have their goods shipped directly to themat a reasonable price, “whether it’s rain, shine or a hurricane.”

Bargains include brand name school supplies, food and drink, household items, children toys, building supplies and even hurricane supplies. Costs range from dollar store prices of 33 cents and up.

Caribbean nationals can simply log on to Islandbargains.com , shop, place their order and have the items shipped to them directly, without any hassles. Customers will be able to shop safely and securely online , and track their order and delivery date on the website.

Nationals can also make special procurement requests, and IslandBargains.com will secure the items for you, and ship them at low costs. “Let us know what you want and we’ll get it,” say the store owners.

The company is also offering a unique approach in “consolidations,” meaning even if the nationals shop with other merchants, they can have the goods dropped off at the IslandBargains.com warehouse, and take advantage of the low, discount shipping rates. Most small packages start at US$20, “all inclusive” with no hidden fees!

The company has begun offering direct shipping to Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas, but urged nationals to k eep their eyes open, as they are coming to your island soon!

“” IslandBargains .com is dedicated exclusively to the delivery of products and goods to the Caribbean, through various vendors throughout Florida,”" says the owner. “We consolidate your freight, take care of customs and provide low shipping costs, as a result.”

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For more, log on to www.islandbargains.com .