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EDITO WELCOME... Here we’re back after a few missed issues, for the sake of a better organized, more eye-catching magazine. We do hope that this hard-work will improve the legibility and the pleasure you gain from reading our product. You will find an enhanced navigation experience with new options like the possibility to activate links, view videos offline, download great pictures etc... making it all the more pleasant, and captivating. Nevertheless our goal remains the same: Make you love, share and live the warmth and beauty of the Caribbean archipelago…. In brief, give you a rejuvenating plunge into it through a crispy sport and cultural sample from our islands, and close-up meeting with those award-winning VIP’s who have made the Caribbean world-famous... St Maarten also welcomes you aboard its delirious annual Heineken Regatta with fun, sun and party galore. Plus a beckoning intimate interview with freshly fencing worldchampion Maureen NISIMA, back in her native Martinique. Enjoy a thrill from the report on PokerStar Caribbean Adventure, the biggest poker tournament held away from the shores of Las Vegas, in the enticing Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Then discover the attractive program of the 20th St Lucia Jazz Festival. Finally, get acquainted with talented Cedella MARLEY, designer, daughter of king Bob, chosen to design the official Jamaican attire for London 2012 Olympic Games. Thumbs up! Enjoy... and thanks to all our readers for their messages of support and constructive remarks, thanks to Celine LUU, Doctor of Ostheopathy who joined our team of advisors for our sport & health column. Then a mischievous wink to M. MONTANA, a great professional, and a fellow lover of the Caribbean. Our wishes of prompt recovery to Eric ABIDAL, and a very special thought for the Japanese people.
BIENVENUE...
HOLA A TODOS,
Nous voilà de retour après quelques numéros d’absence, le temps d’apporter quelques améliorations à notre magazine. Des liens actifs, des vidéos consultables hors connexion.... des visuels plus attractifs... pour vous rendre la lecture plus agréable plus passionnante, plus captivante.
Aquí estamos de nuevo en el ajo tras unos numero suspendidos por razón de mejora de nuestra revista. En este intervalo hemos anadido unas funcionalidades como vínculos activos, videos consultables offline…interfaz gràfica mas atractiva…todo eso solo para brindarles una experiencia de lectura mas apasionante, arrebatadora. Mientras tanto, nuestra ambición se ha mantenido intachable. La ambición de atraerles, compartir con vosotros y por fin vivir la belleza y ternura del Caribe. En el proceso descubriréis una muestra de las mejores presentaciones deportistas y culturales, y iráis al encuentro de esas famosas personalidades que han dado el Caribe a conocer a través de sus premios y resultados… Para no perderse ni el tiempo ni lo divertido, bienvenidos a bordo de la Heineken Regatta en San Maarten para pasarsela bomba. Y si despues queréis recuperar vuestro suspiro, os presentaremos Maureen NISIMA, recientemente campeona mundial de esgrima, de vuelta en su encantadora Martinica natal. Luego harémos un pequeño atajo para volver sobre el más grande torneo de Poker fuera de Las Vegas, PokerStar Caribbean Adventure que tuvo lugar en Bahamas hace un par de meses. Para no despedirse de vosotros de manera abrupta, os daremos cita en el vigésimo Festival de Jazz de Santa Lucia, donde se presentaran los cantantes y musicos mas concurridos del momento. Tambien descubriremos el pastel sobre la chica elegida para dibujar el vestido oficial del equipo jamaiquino para los JO de Londres 2012 (no nos podemos esperar mas…se llama Cedella Marley, hija del gran Marley).
Mais une ambition intacte. Celle de vous faire aimer, partager et vivre la chaleur et la beauté de la Caraïbe. Vous présenter les meilleurs animations sportives et culturelles de nos îles, de rencontrer ces personnalités qui font parler de la Caraïbe à travers leurs titres et leurs performances... Invitation à St Maarten pour la Heineken Regatta sous fond de fun, sun et de fête, rencontre avec Maureen NISIMA fraîchement couronnée et de retour vers sa Martinique, retour sur le plus grand tournoi de Poker organisé en dehors de Las Vegas pour le PokerStar Caribbean Adventure au Bahamas et enfin découverte du programme alléchant du 20ème Festival de Jazz de Ste Lucie. Découvrez également Cedella MARLEY designer, fille de Bob, et choisie pour dessiner la tenue de la sélection Jamaïcaine pour les J.O. de Londres 2012. Enjoy... et merci à nos lecteurs pour leurs messages et leurs commentaires, merci à Céline LUU, Osthéopathe D.O. qui rejoint notre équipe de consultants pour notre rubrique Sport & Santé. Enfin un clin d’oeil particulier à M. MONTANA, grand professionnel et amoureux comme nous, de la Caraïbe. Nos voeux de rétablissement à Eric ABIDAL et enfin une pensée émue pour le peuple Japonais
Disfruta…y gracias a esos numerosos lectores por sus mensages de apoyo y sus comentarios constructivos, también a Céline LUU, la nueva consultora osteópata de nuestra sección Deporte & Salud. Un guiño especial para M.MONTANA, gran profesional y enamorado del Caribe como nosotros. Por fin, deseamos a Eric ABIDAL un pronto restablecimiento y mandamos al pueblo Japonés un pensamiento afectuoso.
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Pokerstar Caribbean Adventure
The richest poker festival outside Las Vegas at Atlantis Resort and Casino situated on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
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32 SPORT & HEALTH Ostheopatic Medicine by Celine LUU
35 SPORT & WELLNESS 08 EVENT 31st St Marteen Heineken Regatta
The richest poker festival outside Las Vegas at Atlantis Resort and Casino situated on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
24 DISCOVERY St Lucia Jazz Festival
One of Saint Lucia’s calendar major event and surely a much highly anticipated on the Caribbean calendar of events .
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37 FORUM 14 RENCONTRE Maureen Nisima Championne du Monde 2010
«La Martinique était venue avec moi au Grand Palais, mais beaucoup n’avaient pas pu faire le voyage ... je suis venue fêter ça...»
29 SPORT & LEISURE Cedella Marley to create Puma’s 2012 olympic wear for Jamaican Track & Field Team
The designs will be worn by the entire team, including Usain Bolt for the Olympic podium and ceremony in London
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NEWS Kirani James (Grenada) runs fastest 400 in the World this season
(FR) 18 ans et meilleure performance mondiale de l’année sur 400m pour Kirani James (ES) 18 años y mejor resultado mundial del año sobre 400m para Kirani James Kirani James enhanced his reputation with another impressive performance over 400 metres at the Meyo Invitational. Running for the University of Alabama, the 18-yearold from the Spice Island of Grenada clocked 45.47 seconds, which is the fastest time in the world so far this year..
Troisième titre de Champion du Monde pour Grégory Baugé
(EN) 3rd championship of the world for Gregory Beaugé (ES) 3r campeonato del mundo para Grégory Beaugé Champion du monde en titre de vitesse, Grégory Baugé est reparti des Pays Bas avec deux nouvelle médailles de champion du monde de vitesse individuel et par équipe. Objectif Londres 2012 en bonne voie..
Jamaica to host Carifta Games THE 2011 staging of the CARIFTA Games, the premier junior track and field event in the Caribbean, will be held at the Montego Bay Sports Complex at Catherine Hall between April 23-25.
Jamaica PGA targets 54-hole event next year
(FR) Bientôt un grand tournoi professionnel en Jamaïque (ES) Pronto un gran torneo profesional en Jamaica The Professional Golf Association of Jamaica (PGAJ)decided to change focus in how it handles its events and stage a fullfledged three-day tourney as its premier event next year. The three-day event will be called the PGAJ Players Championship and is expected to be held in the second quarter, with May and June being the preferred months. The details to the tournament are still being worked out, including prize money.
Des équipes de la NBA honorent Haïti.
(EN) NBA teams did it for Haiti (ES) Cuando el NBA piensa en Haití Les joueurs et entraîneurs des équipes des Miami Heats, des Clippers de Los Angeles et des Denver Nuggets ont arborés des maillots « Save Haiti » dans le but d’honorer la mémoire des victimes du tremblement de terre du 12 janvier et d’aider à financer le projet Medishare pour venir en aide aux rescapés d’Haïti. Un message d’intérêt public mettant en vedette Dwyane Wade a également été diffusé lors de la rencontre Heat Vs Nugetts pour exhorter le public à faire un don de 5 U$ au projet Medishare par SMS. Les fonds recoltés seront remis au projet Medishare.. http://www.projectmedishare.org/
Cuba Still at the Top of World Baseball Ranking (FR) Cuba toujours
numéro un du Baseball Mondial (ES) Cuba siempre número uno del Béisbol Mundial Coming off a successful fall and summer tournament season, Team Cuba has once again retained its prestigious top slot in the IBAF (International Baseball Federation) World Baseball Rankings. The year-end list of international baseball-playing nations was released early in December by the world’s governing body currently housed in Switzerland. With its dramatic gold medal victories in the final edition of the IBAF-sponsored Intercontinental Cup (Tand the August World University Games (Tokyo), the Cubans were able to maintain a slim lead over the rival Americans and thus protect a world baseball crown they have now held for the entire three-year span of IBAF championship polling.
Cuban Players Win Tickets for World Cup of Chess Cuban Grand Masters (GM) Lazaro Bruzon and Leinier Dominguez walked away with the only two tickets 2011 World Cup of Chess up for grabs at the Zonal 2.3 regional qualifying tournament that concluded in Santiago de los Caballeros, the Dominican Republic. Dominguez won the event with 11 points of 12 possible with his victory on Sunday over Jamaican Jomo Pitterson, while Bruzon placed second with 10.5 units after he tied with Colombian Sergio Barrientos. The third spot of the competition was for Mexican Manuel Leon Hoyos, who ended with 9.5 units.
Bermuda’s Top Athletes Honoured The 30th Annual Sports Awards were presented on Feb. 26 with long jumper Tyrone Smith and basketball player Jenaya Wade-Fray named the Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Sprinter Jeneko Place and swimmer Emma Franklin won the inaugural Male and Female Junior Athletes of the Year
Top stars women tennis players coming to The Bahamas
(FR) Les plus grandes stars de la WTA aux Bahamas (ES) Las más grandes estrellas de la WTA en Bahamas Sandwiched between the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the multi-million dollar Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida, the inaugural Bahamas Women’s Open is set for March 14-19, 2011 at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) National Tennis Centre in New Providence. The top 100 female players in the world are being invited. The top 22 highest-ranked players to respond will be accepted directly into the main draw, and the remaining 10 spots will go to wildcard entries.
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NEWS IAAF using biological passport
(FR) IAAF adopte le passeport biologique (ES) IAAF valida la utilización del pasaporte biológico The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has started using a biological passport programme to help fight doping in track and field. The IAAF says the «Athlete Biological Passport» programme is in effect. The IAAF says «an ambitious and unprecedented blood-testing programme will be conducted at the forthcoming IAAF World Championships in Daegu with the aim of establishing the participants’ full ABP ‘fingerprint’.»
Eric Abidal dit tout
(EN) Eric Abidal (Martinic) says the truth about World Cup 2010 (ES) Eric Abidal dice toda la verdad sobre mundial 2010 Dans un entretien accordé au magazine France Football, le Martiniquais du FC Barcelone a longuement évoqué «l’affaire Anelka», la Coupe du Monde ratée, son rapport avec l’équipe de France, ses partenaires de Barcelone... Quelques vérités sur le mondial 2010: «Comme l’a dit Nico: « Qui s’excuse s’accuse. Je ne
LIME, to inject 400,00 US$ in the Carifta Games over next two years
(FR) LIME la société de télécommunications présente dans 13 pays de la Caraïbe, s’engage pour 2 ans avec les Carifta Games pour un montant de 400 000 $. (ES) LIME la sociedad de telecomunicaciones presente en 13 países de la Caribeña, se compromete para 2 años con Carifta Games por un importe de 400 000 $US LIME, the Caribbean’s largest telecommunications provider, with branches in 13 countries, engaged US$400,000 injection into the CARIFTA games over the next two years! It promises to be money well spent for athletes here and elsewhere in the Caribbean. “Carifta is instrumental in talent discovery and the development of outstanding young athletes across the Caribbean,” LIME’s regional VP, marketing and corporate communications, Grace Silvera has been quoted as saying
Une nouvelle maison pour le football Haïtien
(EN) A new house for Haïtian Football (ES) Una nueva casa para el fútbol haitiano La Fédération Haïtienne de football se réjouit du début des travaux de construction de son nouveau siège sur le site du « FIFA Goal Center Joseph Blatter » à la Croix des Bouquets. Le nouveau bâtiment, d’une surface d’environ 350 mètres carrés et doté d’une structure métallique sera capable de résister à toutes formes d’intempéries.D’autres travaux d’équipements seront bientôt lancés dans le but de doter le football haïtien de moyens élémentaires.
Trinidad & Tobago are Caribbean Twenty20 2011 champions. They played like champions and comprehensively disposed of the best English Twenty20 side – Hampshire Royals by 36 runs. Hamsphire faltered and fumbled to 111 for 8 as the Trinis apllied the bowling vice on their run chase.
Lilian Thuram s’engage pour Roland Garros à Marne- la Vallée
(EN) World Champion from Guadeloupe, Lilian Thuram vote for Marne La Vallée to host new Roland Garros stadium (ES) El Campeón del mundo, Lilian Thuram de Guadaloupe por Marne la Vallée para acoger el nuevo estadio de Roland Garros L’ancien Champion du Monde 1998, Lilian Thuram a affirmé sa position dans le débat sur l’implantation du nouveau complexe de Roland Garros. Dans une lettre publié dans «Le Monde», l’ancien champion du Monde 1998, écrit : «Mesdames, messieurs, vous qui vivez partout en France, vous le savez mieux que moi, l’une des premières inégalités est la concentration de tous les équipements à Paris. Mais le temps de la décentralisation n’est-il pas venu ? Demain, votez Marne-la-Vallée, et un jour le tennis français vous remerciera. Il n’a visiblement pas été entendu. C’est le site de Paris qui a été retenu.
Julian Robert HUNTE (St Lucia) re-elected WICB chief
(FR)Julian Robert HUNTE (Ste Lucie) reconduit à la tête du West Indies Cricket Board (ES) Julian Robert Hunt elegido una vez maz Presidente del «West Indies Criket Board Julian Hunte has been re-elected as president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for a third consecutive term. Hunte has been in the position since 2007, and will now stay at the helm till March 2013. Whycliffe Cameron will remain the WICB’s vice-president. «We are at a critical stage in West Indies cricket in terms of the setting up the infrastructure to take us forward,» Hunte said. The board, under Hunte, has initiated several projects, like the Cricket Foundation, the Sagicor High Performance Center and Digicel Grassroots programmes for the betterment of West Indies cricket.
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EVENT st 31 Edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta ÉVÉNEMENT / EVENTO
Un show en rythme et en couleurs... Evénement sportif, convivial et touristique la St Maarten Heineken Regatta a trouvé la recette du succès et surtout si’mpose d’année en année comme un événement incontournable du calendrier nautique tant pour son organisation irréprochable que son atmosphère festifve. Le temps d’un week-end , l’île de Saint Martin acceuille ce qui se fait de mieux dans la Caraïbe et peut être même autour du monde. Pour un spectacle de 4 jours tout en couleurs, en chaleur, et en sonorités.
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All leisure and sport activities are in CSport Magazine Toutes les activités sportives de loisir dans CSport Magazine Todas las actividades deportivas de ocio están en CSport Magazine
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EVENT ÉVÉNEMENT/ EVENTO Des milliers de spectacteurs lors des concerts le soir Le public ne s’y est pas trompé, lui qui est venu en nombre. Cette année encore, locaux et visiteurs ont pu admirer le bal des voiles colorées, des plus belles embarcations venues de la Caraïbe et d’ailleurs. Et de beaux bateaux, il y en a eu pour cette 31ème édition. Voiliers, catamarans, trimarans, monocoques, Bareboats voire même barques de pêche mais également quelques somptueux yachts de spectateurs
privilégiés. L’une des originalités de la St Maarten Heineken Regatta et sans doute celle qui fait son charme, est que le soir, la fête et la musique sont au rendez-vous des escales à Marigot, Philipsburg ou Simpson Bay. La fête a été lancée au Princess Casino le premier soir, elle s’est poursuivie le lendemain au Boarwalk qui a vu défiler une dizaine d’artistes et de l’avis des organisateurs plus d’une dizaine de milliers de spectateurs. Le samedi soir, le rendez-vous de l’escale française s’est fêtée dans la baie de Marigot au terme de l’étape du jour. St Maarten et Saint Martin s’y sont rencontrés pour une
récréation musicale et gustative. Mais tout cela n’était qu’une mise en bouche pour le show du dimanche soir. Le MVP Wycleff Jean en forme olympique a enflammé l’île de rythmes caribéens. Le chanteur haïtien de classe internationale, a offert un concert mémorable qui dura près de quatre heures. Une prestation de choix saluée par un public encore plus nombreux que les autres jour soirs.
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EVENT ÉVÉNEMENT/ EVENTO Trois jours de Régatte, cent cinquante bateaux et plusieurs nationalités représentées Sur le plan sportif, ce sont trois jours de régatte de très haut niveau sur trois parcours différents autour de l’île. Cent cinquante embarcations se sont affrontées dans différentes catégories. Des bateaux venus de la Caraïbe mais également des équipages d’Australie, d’Angleterre, d’Italie, de France, de Hollande .... C’est le team Intac/Crowley des British Virgin Islands qui est sorti grand vainqueur de cette 31ème édition de la
Saint Maarten Heineken Regatta. Mais au delà de ces performances, c’est cette formidable ambiance sportive, conviviale et amicale, l’excellente organisation, et l’accueil chaleureux que leur a réservé les nombreux spectateurs que tous retiendrons. Prenons rendez-vous l’an prochain, les organisateurs nous ont promi une manifestation encore plus grandiose. Ce sera difficile de faire mieux, mais faisons leur confiance. Saint Martin n’est-elle pas «the Amaaazing Island»?
32nd annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will take place from March 1-4, 2012. It’s never too early to start planning!
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'’Ce titre de Championne
du Monde après avoir été Championne d’Europe en 2002, est une confirmation de ce que je suis capable de faire...’’ Le 08 novembre 2010, dans l’enceinte du Grand Palais à Paris, Maureen NISIMA devenait Championne du Monde d’Epée. Elle y croyait, et avec elle, toute la Martinique. Certains n’avaient pas hésité à faire le déplacement pour soutenir et encourager leur championne. Maureen y a été sensible et a senti toute son île derrière elle. Aussi, pour les remercier, mais également parcequ’elle a besoin de se retrouver chez elle, auprès de sa famille, elle a éffectué un court passage par la Martinique. Nous l’avons rencontrée pour évoquer avec elle, son titre, sa carrière mais aussi son île, ses souvenirs, sa Martinique...
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‘‘ce titre me permet de dire que quelque soit ce qui s’est passé et les difficultés à venir, j’ai ma carte à jouer et j’ai raison de le faire.’’
Cela veut dire que vous avez encore de fortes attaches avec la Martinique... He bien oui... déja tout simplement parce que mes parents vivent ici. Aujourd’hui tous leurs enfants sont à Paris pour leurs études mais jusqu’au mois de juin il y avait encore mon petit frère avec eux. Et moi je viens au moins une fois par an, si mon planning me le permet et si mon entraineur me laisse partir aussi. Je viens me ressourcer, j’ai vraiment besoin de venir reprendre des forces ici, de venir à la rencontre de mes parents, passer du temps avec mes grands parents puisque j’ai encore la chance d’avoir mes grands parents et j’aime être avec eux.
"Photo courtesy Bahamas Ministry of Tourism."
Maureen on suppose que ce retour en Martinique a pour vous une saveur particulière? Pouvez-vous nous la décrire? Cette saveur particulière c’est l’accueil que m’ont fait les Martiniquais ici. La Martinique était venue avec moi au grand palais, ma famille avait fait le déplacement mais beaucoup n’avaient pu faire le voyage. Et c’est vrai que j’ai profité d’avoir été la marraine de l’opération Mac Happy Days avec Mc Donalds et c’est cette opération là qui m’a permis de faire d’une pierre deux coups et de venir fêter ça avec ma famille.
Que représente ce titre à tes yeux, une juste récompense pour les efforts que tu as fournis ou estce juste une étape de ce que tu as envi d’accomplir? As-tu encore faim? Forcément j’ai encore faim. A mon palmarès il me manque un titre olympique, alors oui, j’ai encore faim. Deuxièmement, ce titre de Championne du Monde après avoir été Championne d’Europe en 2002, c’est une confirmation de ce que je suis capable de faire. Beaucoup en ont douté, parceque j’ai accumulé des pépins physiques, mais pas moi. Dans ce cas, la solution la plus facile aurait été d’abandonner, de reprendre mes études dans un cursus normal, de trouver un travail... Pourtant j’ai continué malgré tout et j’ai encore envie de continuer. Cela dit demain ma route sera encore parsemée d’embuches, mais ce titre me permet de dire que quelque soit ce qui s’est passé et les difficultés à venir, j’ai ma carte à jouer et j’ai raison de le faire.
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Qu’est-ce que ça changera pour toi. Dans tes rapports avec les autres, tes entrainements, tes ambitions... La seule chose que ça changera, c’est mon statut au niveau de l’escrime. Maintenant, on me prendra au sérieux, on regardera différemment ma façon de m’entrainer. Même si j’aime la critique parceque cela me permet de me remettre en question, peut être que les gens seront plus attentifs, moins critiques, plus à mon écoute. Peut être que j’aurai moins à prouver. Je perdrai moins de temps à prouver que j’ai raison, et tout ce temps là je le gagnerai en progression dans mon jeu et dans ma préparation physique. Par contre, l’inconvénient majeur est qu’aujourd’hui je suis un peu la cible, le fait d’être sur le devant de la scène fait de moi une cible pour mes adversaires à deux ans des jeux. Tu croiseras sans doute des adversaires de la Caraïbe sur ton chemin. Notamment de Cuba. Que penses tu du niveau de l’escrime dans la Caraïbe ? En fait les cubaines ne participent malheureusement pas à beaucoup de rendez-vous internationaux et c’est dommage. Elles sont déja très fortes en sortant peu. Je crois qu’il y a un vivier de Champions du Monde incroyable dans cette île, avec si peu de moyens. C’est presque du gâchis. J’aimerais beaucoup que les jeunes escrimeurs de Martinique fassent plus d’échange avec
Revenons à tes attaches sur l’île aux fleurs, quel est ton meilleur souvenir de la Martinique? Il y en a des tonnes parceque je viens en Martinique depuis que j’ai quelques mois, quasiment tous les ans. Mais je pense que mon arrivée cette année à l’aéroport doit en faire partie. J’ai eu un comité d’accueil exceptionnel et je ne m’attendais pas à autant de monde. Après ce sont plutôt des souvenirs de vacances avec mes cousins et cousines où on faisait toutes les bétises possibles et imaginables. On est une famille très nombreuse et on vit bien ensemble. On est une bonne génération de cousins et cousines, on s’entend très bien et on rigole beaucoup.
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monde, d’aller là bas parce que c’est le top. Moi en tous cas j’y retournerai. A ce sujet, quelle est ta destination vacance préférée? Ma destination vacance préférée je crois justement que ça a été Sainte Lucie.
‘‘Ma destination vacance préférée, je crois que ça a été Sainte Lucie...’’ Une question sur la Caraïbe, je sais que tu connais Cuba où tu as disputé une compétition. As-tu déja visité d’autres îles? Oui, je suis allée à Sainte Lucie. L’année des Jeux Olympiques, je n’avais pas été sélectionnée et je l’avais très mal vécu. Je me suis réfugiée dans un spa à Sainte Lucie parceque j’avais besoin de m’éloigner de toute l’agitation de Pékin, un endroit où je n’entendrais pas parler des jeux. Il n’y avait pas de télé, pas de radio. J’étais coupée du monde, je me suis occupée de moi, pendant une semaine. J’ai fait des soins, j’ai fait la friday night, et c’était la troisième ou quatrième fois que j’y allais, c’est toujours aussi bien et j’adore. Je suis restée une semaine à Sainte Lucie. Tu en as visiblement gardée de bon souvenirs... Très bon souvenirs.. je crois que j’y retournerai. En tous cas je conseille à tous mes amis qui veulent se couper du
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On nous a dit que tu étais fan de salsa... Je suis fan de salsa, j’ai appris à danser la salsa en stage d’escrime avec Ulrich Aubéry. C’est un grand danseur de salsa. Il a écumé déja tous les cours de salsa à Paris et il est pas mal. Cette année pendant le stage terminal, le soir quand on s’ennuyait il me donnait des cours de salsa. Sinon j’ai dansé plusieurs années dans un ballet folklorique en région Parisienne qui s’appelait «feeling dj». J’ai même fait une première partie de concert au zénith. Quel est ta plage préférée? l’Anse Couleuvre (ndlr: petite plage du prêcheur commune du Nord de la Martinique au sable noir). Pas la Martinique !!! Non, la Martinique ce ne sont pas des vacances c’est chez moi, c’est retrouver la famille... ce n’est pas pareil...
Nayabenghi.
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REPORT Pokerstar Caribbean adventure Play in Paradise REPORTAGE / INFORME
Pokerstars.com annonces 2011 PCA schedule Ask any serious poker player where they spend the first half of January and the answer is always the same: the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) – a gleaming highlight on the poker calendar and a one-stop solution to the winter blues. Taking place at the sumptuous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, the 2011 PCA is set to be better and richer than ever before. With more than $25,000,000 in tournament prizes expected to be awarded, the PCA will once again be the richest poker festival outside Las Vegas.
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REPORT REPORTAGE/ INFORME If you did miss the grand battle PokerStars Caribbean Adventure PCA 2011, then… You missed the greatest party of the year. Held from January 7-16 on restless Paradise Island at breathtaking Atlantis resort, Bahamas, the 2011 PCA edition, organized by Pokerstars.com shattered all former records since its launch in 2004. As you may assume, every single serious poker player in tow –gender unconsidered- flew directly to the 10-day festival hoping to participate in at least of the 50 poker tournaments on schedule.
need to maintain the suspense, as some had already bet, the American Galen Hall passed victorious the last closing stage of the main event with the biggest prize: $2 300 000 in cash! This hefty sum was hard-won against a few 1560 players who contributed to the incredible $15 132 000 total prize pool. In the $100 000 Super High Roller, Eugene Katchalov took center stage with 1 500 000 $ in final prize. $25 000 High Roller was taken away by William with his $1 072 850 while Leo Fernandez et Maxim Lyko, Team PokerStars Pros finished 2nd et 3rd. And away from the soccer field, Italy made a statement by winning World Cup of Poker title, captained by Team Pro Luca Pagano.
Highpoints of the show This year, organizers thought that it would be a good idea to mix business with pleasure, and participants couldn’t agree more. That’s how the first Fish & Chips Showdown came to birth on January 6-7, a unique twoday event combining sport fishing and poker in a hybrid ‘Man vs Fish’ contest of determination. As you can guess, participants sipped some free drinks at the closing private reception on Nov 7 where they could gauge each other before the following day card play. Indeed, this last plugin introduced a nice twist to the event, since the best performers of the Fish & Chips tournament set the stage for card play at the poker tables on the next day. Well, no
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REPORT REPORTAGE/ INFORME Created in 2004, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure is the PokerStars -the “world’s biggest online poker room”annual festival of poker, with over 50 events. It has since then become a staple of any serious poker player. Up to this date, over 50 000 000$ were gained, thousands of players have dealt hands, including the main figures of
the poker game. To participate, you just needed to sign a waiver form (see on pokerstarscaribbeanadventure.com for any further information) and go to Atlantis. However, qualification for the main event was possible through 4 ways: qualify online, at scheduled cash satellite venues
throughout the US, through Frequent Player Points or Tournament Leader Board events, or directly into the event for $10 000 + $300. Now you know, see you there on January 5-15, 2012 ;-) Lynda Francisque.
About www.pokerstars.com: PokerStars.com is the world’s largest poker site, with more than 40 million members around the world. It’s the first choice of the world’s top players, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else, and with the best security online. More hands have been dealt on PokerStars.com than any other site; that’s over 50 billion hands dealt to date and more than 290 million tournaments played. PokerStars.com operates worldwide under license from the Isle of Man Government. Recent additions to the PokerStars family include PokerStars.fr, which operates in France under the French government license, as well as PokerStars.it, which operates in Italy under the Italian government license. PokerStars.com regularly sets the bar high, staging some of the biggest online and live poker tournaments in the world, including: the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) and the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP). PokerStars.com is the official sponsor of some of the biggest live poker tournaments in the world, including: the European Poker Tour, the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure and the UK and Ireland Poker Tour. PokerStars.com is also home to an elite team of sponsored players known as Team PokerStars.com Pro – a group of established and up-and-coming players that travel the world competing in international tournaments. For a list of Team PokerStars.com Pros visit: http://www.pokerstars.com/team-pokerstars/
"Photo courtesy Bahamas Ministry of Tourism."
"Photo courtesy Bahamas Ministry of Tourism."
About PCA
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REPORT REPORTAGE/ INFORME
(FR) Le Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure 2011 s’en est allé jusqu’à l’année prochaine, et des millions de dollars ont été répartis entre des joueurs du monde entier, tels que Galen Hall, qui s’est adjugé le Main Event pour un gain de 2 300 000 $. Le PCA 2012 est d’ores et déjà programmé, et il se déroulera du 5 au 15 janvier 2012. Ce sera encore l’événement à ne pas rater pour tous les amateurs et joueurs de poker. Imaginez un tournoi de poker à la hauteur des meilleurs tournois de Las Vegas à l’Atlantis Resort & Casino, sur la bien nommée «Paradise Island». Humm.... C’est certain. Rendez-vous le 05 janvier 2012.
(ES) Se ha finalizado otra edición de la Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure 2011 y los jugadores de todo el mundo se han ido con millones de dólares, incluyendo a Galen Hall, quien se llevò el premio del evento, no menos de 2.300.000 $. La PCA de 2012 se celebrará del 5 al 15 de enero de 2012. El Atlantis Resort and Casino es uno de los hoteles más exclusivos del mundo, con una extraordinaria selección de alojamientos, y con mucho que hacer y ver, haciendo tu estancia inolvidable.
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CARIBBEAN SPORT TERRITORIES
Caribbean sport is in CSport Magazine Le Sport Caribéen est dans CSport Magazine El deporte del Caribe está en CSport Magazine
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DISCOVERY Saint Lucia Jazz Festival Live the Music
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du 30 Avril au 08 Mai
20 years on and still the Best Party in the Caribbean Saint Lucia Jazz has become one of the major events on Saint Lucia’s calendar of events and surely a most anticipated event on the Caribbean’s calendar. During the month of May, the island dances to the beat of jazz when music fills the air and tourism takes on a whole new meaning to all. What started like natural marketing event to boost tourist arrivals during a low peak period, has now developed into a truly Saint Lucian Festival. As the month of May approaches each year, Saint Lucia Jazz continues to bring attention to the island as the world waits in eager anticipation of what promises to be a star studded line-up. In 1999, Saint Lucia Jazz took on a new dimension with the addition of more side attractions, i.e. supporting jazz performances aside from main stage events. This created a more festive atmosphere and allowed the Saint Lucian public and visitors to participate in these events at little cost and quite a few free events as well. “Jazz in the South” with shows being in the village of Laborie and the towns of Vieux Fort and Soufriere all contribute towards making Saint Lucia Jazz a truly Saint Lucian experience for visitors and locals alike.
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DISCOVERY DÉCOUVERTE / DESCUBRIMIENTO government, the SLTB and its valued partners to grow the event; feature a healthy cadre of Saint Lucian entertainers alongside regional and international counterparts; and attract increasing visitors from around the world to the island’s shores.” Didier noted that several innovations would characterize the 20th anniversary edition like devoting specific days to varying genres of music. Wednesday and Thursday nights he exclaimed, “Would feature Straight Ahead Jazz with the weekend shows dedicated to World Music; Rhythm and Blues (R&B) as well as Funk and Contemporary Jazz.” Another anticipated highlight of Saint Lucia Jazz 2011 would be one of the largest groupings of local acts to take to the stage to date. An ensemble of Saint Lucian’s jazz icons will make up the ‘Saint Lucian Collective,’ who will perform a mélange of sweet pulsating Caribbean beats. The 2011 Saint Lucia Jazz lineup is headlined by six time Grammy winner John Legend and includes accomplished acts like Jazz fusion quartet Yellowjackets, violinist Regina
Here’s the story of how Saint Lucia Jazz came about, and why it has become the leading event on Saint Lucia’s calendar of events and the most popular in the region. After setting festival benchmarks and establishing a long standing history as the best party in the Caribbean for years running, the annual Saint Lucia Jazz is set to record another milestone. The 2011edition of the vastly popular musical event, which represents the biggest activity on the Saint Lucia’s Tourist Board’s (SLTB) special events calendar, will celebrate two decades of existence when the 20th edition is launched on January 17th at the St.Lucia Golf Club in Cap Estate. For the first time in its 20 year history the event is being simultaneously launched in front
of a captive audience at Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Marketplace in Jamaica. In announcing the dates for the 2011edition Saint Lucia Jazz, Special Events Committee Chairman Cuthbert Didier told a highly anticipative audience, “in true legendary style the first set of world acclaimed acts would take to the stage on April 30, to be followed by a steady stream of international renowned artistes throughout the twoweek period before the curtains came done with the usual fireworks display on May 8.” Didier said the survivability of Saint Lucia Jazz was attributed to constant improvements and innovations in the product and the way it which it was presented to patrons. That approach he said “had allowed the Caribbean Sport Mag - Mars 2011 -
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DISCOVERY DÉCOUVERTE / DESCUBRIMIENTO 20 ans et toujours l’une des plus grandes fêtes de la Caraïbe
Le Rendez-vous des mélomanes de la Caraïbe fête cette année son 20ème anniversaire. Vingt ans et Festival de Jazz est devenu l’un des événements majeur de Sainte Lucie mais également pour les Martiniquais et Guadeloupéens toujours plus nombreux chaque année. Le Festival est chaque année l’occasion de profiter de l’accueil toujours chaleureux des Saint Lucien, d’écouter de la bonne musique, et de découvrir l’île. Cette année, Jazz in South vous permet en effet de découvrir le sud. Du 30 avril au 05 mai, l’île entière vibrera au rythme du Jazz pour un festival tout en couleurs.
Carter, Saint Lucian saxophonist Augustin ‘Jab’ Duplessis, saxophonist Maceo Parker, Hatian Creole Band Carimi, African vocalist Angelique Kidjo, Saint Lucian vocalist Mervyn Wilkison, Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage, and many more. One other major headline act is to be announced in coming days. The early release of the exciting and diverse line-up allow patrons adequate time to begin booking flights and accommodations in order to be part of what continues to be the best party in the Caribbean. For more information about the island of Saint Lucia call 1-800 456-3984, or visit www.saintlucianow.com.
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DISCOVERY DÉCOUVERTE / DESCUBRIMIENTO
Saint Lucia Jazz marks its 20th anniversary in 2011. In a region where music festivals tend to die off around their 7th year, the internationally acclaimed festival that our tiny island has managed to sustain is definitely something every Saint Lucian can be proud of. As we enter our 20th year, it is worthwhile to take a look back at how it all began. In 1991, a small group of dedicated people got together to come up with new and exciting ways to market Saint Lucia and specifically to increase tourist arrivals in the traditionally slow month of May. Saint Lucia Jazz was conceived out of a need to advance Saint Lucia’s marketing efforts to a new dimension in order to raise the island’s visibility overseas. With tourism increasingly being called upon to play a leading role in Saint Lucia’s economic development, it became imperative to increase
the awareness of Saint Lucia in the main generating tourism markets. With a limited marketing budget and significant levels of advertising being undertaken by our competitors, the objective was simple: develop an activity /promotional tool which would command international attention and be minimal in cost. Out of this brainstorming came the idea for Saint Lucia Jazz. Organizers wanted a festival that would put Saint Lucia on the map, but at the time they felt that it would be difficult to stage such an event given their limited resources to say the least and so, the idea was met with much criticism. Other islands such as Aruba and Curacao had already tried to stage Jazz Festivals and had failed miserably. Other critics felt that Jazz wasn’t he medium through which Saint Lucia should be marketed, after all it wasn’t indigenous. Nevertheless, the 1st Saint Lucia
Jazz Festival was staged in 1992. It was relatively small, poorly attended with only 4 venues. Jazz obviously did not do as well as they had expected and they were about ready to give up. But they didn’t. They went back to the drawing board and worked on making it better. By 1994 their perseverance paid off and Jazz evolved into what we know it to be today - a careful mix of Acoustical and Fusion jazz with R&B. The development of the fringe has only enhanced this mix, shifting Jazz from a nucleus of small hotel and club venues to a 10-day event that permeates the entire island. Virtually a separate festival in itself, the Fringe events such as Jazz in the South, feature distinct Afro-Caribbean flavour and has kept the audiences growing both in number and satisfaction. Saint Lucia Jazz had two main objectives. One, to provide a platform to showcase Saint Lucia to a broad crosssection of potential visitors and the other, to redress the traditional trough period in May, so that visitor arrivals and occupancy levels would be on par with that of the winter period. These objectives became broader as Saint Lucia Jazz developed to include the use of radio, television and print media at little or no cost to the St. Lucia Tourist Board, through trade for mentions and other barter arrangements. These efforts strengthen the awareness of Saint Lucia by increasing the number of gross impressions the island receives which develops desirability for, and travel to the island year round. In addition, Saint Lucia Jazz has become an outlet for local expression and economic opportunities, and develops the necessary infrastructure for event productions.
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* Mercredi / Wednesday Wed 5/4/2011 7:00 PM ET Gaiety on Rodney Bay * Jeudi / Thursday Thu 5/5/2011 7:00 PM ET Gaiety on Rodney Bay * Vendredi / Friday Fri 5/6/2011 8:00 PM ET Pigeon Island National Landmark
* Samedi / Saturday Sat 5/7/2011 4:00 PM ET Pigeon Island National Landmark * Dimanche / Sunday Sun 5/8/2011 2:00 PM ET Pigeon Island National Landmark
Achat des tickets en ligne sur www.stluciajazztickets.com
SPORT & LEISURE Reggae Royalty & Fashion Designer Cedella Marley to Create Puma’s 2012 Olympic Wear for Jamaican Track & Field Team On the week of the late Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley’s birthday, it has been announced that his daughter – fashion designer Cedella Marley – will design the PUMA Jamaican Track and Field team’s Olympic, podium and ceremony wear for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The designs will be worn by the entire team, including three-time Jamaican Olympic gold medallist and fastest man in the world Usain Bolt – with Bolt endorsing the decision, saying that he can’t think of a better person to design Jamaica’s Olympic outfits than Cedella.
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A track runner in high school herself and huge fan of Jamaican athletics, Cedella says her role in creating the Olympic outfits for her home team and home team is an unbelievable honour and something she never dreamed would be possible. PUMA’s partnership with Marley, the eldest daughter in the Jamaican family dynasty, underscores the brand’s long-team commitment to the Caribbean nation, with its rich cultural heritage, global music contributions and its unparalleled dedication to Athletics. T
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The collection will incorporate high tech fabrics and silhouettes engineered to enhance the performance of all the athletes. Cedella Marley’s unique designs have taken inspiration from the vibrant colours and patterns of Jamaica as well as its African roots, and are sure to make the world take notice in the Summer of 2012 – when the world will be watching Bolt in London to see if he will break his own record in the 100m and 200m.
Cedella Marley began designing clothes while she was on tour with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, a band comprised of her brothers and sisters. Her fashion brand, Catch A Fire, named after her father’s first album, debuted in 2001 and encompasses a tailored bohemian style with vivid colors and prints. Her collections are available in upscale department stores throughout the United States. In addition to fashion design, Marley is a children’s book author and the CEO of Tuff Gong International—the record label founded by father Bob Marley in 1965. She is also the director of Marley and Company which manages Bob’s image and music rights and helms the merchandising conglomerate The House of Marley. A life-long philanthropist, Marley is currently overseeing operations for The Bob Marley Foundation and 1.Love.org DPA.Channels: Sport, Fashion, 2012
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SPORT & LEISURE SPORT & LOISIRS / DEPORTE Y OCIO The Official Ferrari Opus
Bolt visit Ferrari
Opus is launching The Official Ferrari Opus at the newly opened Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and to coincide with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2010. Here is your preview of the latest publication in the Opus Collection.
Jamaican sprint superhero, world record holder and Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt took a break from his training today to visit the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy and experience a different kind of speed. The World’s Fastest Man, who was at the San Siro in Milan yesterday to see the Inter-Milan football squad, has a long-standing admiration for high performance sports cars, and was clearly delighted to test some of the legendary cars of Ferrari current range. dna
The ultimate celebration of the Prancing Horse: whether behind the scenes with the workers at the factory in Maranello, at the races with the team or in the cockpit with the drivers, the Opus offers an unprecedented insight into the magic of Ferrari. In-depth interviews with key personalities, exclusive features interspersed with spectacular new photo shoots and rare archive images displayed on a monumental scale bring to life the past, present and future of Ferrari and all it stands for to millions of devoted fans around the world. krakenopusvideo
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SHOPPING Complete Ventis W Dreams really do come true Well, if you happen to be a runner who dreams of finding the ultimate high-performance shoe. Wake up; it’s here. PUMA duoCELL material delivers durable cushioning and maximum stability. PUMA ArchTec technology supports your arches, while the PUMA Evertrack rubber outsole provides lightweight cushioning.
PUMA Bike Pico Special Edition Stand out in the crowdThe PUMA Bike line is designed for urban mobility and the collection redefines and reinvigorates the city ride. Each bike takes its color cues from the vibrant culture of Modern Africa ? PUMA?s seasonal theme.The Pico mixes BMX features (handlebar, sloping top tube, 20-inch wheels), mini-bike features (low elongated top tube, upright seating position), and an innovative front carrier integrated in the handlebar for a quick and dirty drop of grocery bags.Based in Denmark, Biomega is a premium urban bicycle brand, alone in its category. The company is committed to contribute to the world by creating lifestyleoriented CO2-friendly alternatives to cars and thereby reducing CO2 emission and helping create clean city centers
Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition promises ultimate speed thrills Riding a sports car on a racetrack is a dream of many, but only a few lucky ones get a chance to beat the heat at the blazing track. However, the PC and console accessory brand Thrustmaster has released its newest gaming accessory for PlayStation 3 and PC gamers, allowing them an opportunity to feel the sensation of driving a sports car. Dubbed the “Ferrari Wireless GT Cockpit 430 Scuderia Edition,” the new gaming accessory features a built-in wheel measuring 11-inches in diameter and pedal set with magnetic resistance for clutter free and more realistic pedal mashing. Featuring a fully customizable cockpit, the practical and efficient racing wheel presents a metal body weighing about 23 pounds that folds up for easy storage and transportation. Priced at $250, the 430 Scuderia Edition.
Taylormade R11 Category: Game-Improvement Drivers Key Technologies: «Flight Control Technology» (eight settings create +/- 1° loft change), «Moveable weight technology» (25 yards of left/right trajectory difference) and «Adjustable sole technology» (Neutral, Closed or Open for +/- 2° of face-angle adjustment) create 48 head settings. Read more: http://www.golf.com/golf/equipment/ article/0,28136,2025130,00.html#ixzz1EEwFHwRS
Unsun Hero Vinci specializes in top-of-the line baseball gloves, batting gloves, sunglasses and other equipment that matches the same quality professionals use. Vinci’s gloves are hand-crafted by a master craftsman who uses only the finest “Kip” leather. Not sure what Kip Leather is? Kip leather is 20% lighter and tighter grained than conventional steer hide. This makes gloves are more pliable, easier to break in, and stronger. The signature Vinci exclusive deep pocket design allows for better control and less spin. And among many more features too numerous to mention, each glove comes shipped with their special glove conditioner, which dramatically decreases break-in time and protects the glove for years of use.
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SPORT & HEALTH
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Osteopathic Medicine is good for you ! Osteopathic Medicine is really efficient for athletes suffering from join and muscles problem as well as to prevent coming injuries and to improve physical capabilities. Athletes, more than other people take their bodies to their limit. Nevertheless, at both amateur and pro level, they try to work toward the same goals: preventing their body from injuries, maximize their performance, and decrease their recovery period. To reach those goals the contribution of a Doctor of Osteopathy is a real added value.
What is Osteopathy exactly ? Osteopathy is the science of human mechanics. An Osteopath diagnoses and treats imbalance within the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. This is the system of the body which includes bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendon and nerves of the body. These imbalances often manifest as pain in the back, neck, and other parts of the body.
What will a first visit involve? When you visit an Osteopath for the first time, a full medical history will be taken. You will then be examined by the Osteopath to assess the range and quality of movements of the joints. If there is any restriction or imbalance detected, the Osteopath will treat that area.
What does osteopathic treatment involve? An Osteopath will use his/her hands to discover the cause of pain and to treat the affected area of the body holistically. Treatment may involve soft tissue stretching, passive joint mobilization and manipulation.
Is Osteopathy holistic? Osteopathy is holistic in that it looks at the whole body structure along with all the other systems of the body, and judges how they may be
affected by treatment and the influence they may have on a painful condition. For example in treating someone for low back pain, a previous knee injury will be taken into consideration. And recent bout of the flu will also be taken into account. Postural and ergonomic factors will be considered. The patients’ state of mind will also influence the body, so stress levels will also be taken into consideration. All of the above factors can contribute to symptoms of pain and discomfort. Observing and dealing with the symptoms holistically is what makes osteopathy so effective.
What conditions would an Osteopath treat? Pain in the back and neck Headaches with neck and shoulder tension Sports injuries Work related muscular strain Joint strain Musculo-skeletal imbalances caused by pregnancy Stiffness and body pain related to ageing Colicky babies and children with sleep disorders.
Back education exercises Many incidents of pain come from poor use of the body in the work-place. And people find that they are unable to find time for regular exercise. As a result the spine supporting the muscle it is easy to strain your back or for the back to “feel tired”. Weakness in the musculo-skeletal support system can also be a direct result of chronic back pain. Learning specific back strengthening exercises can help you to mobilize your spine, and to strengthen your muscles in order to maintain good posture.
Post-Injury Rehabilitation It is common for the injured area of the body to become weakened from restricted use during the painful stage. Rehabilitation exercises are specific to the injured area, and help the patient to return to normal functioning.
Remedial Massage Remedial massage is given specially to the site of pain. It is especially effective with : - Neck and shoulder tension- Frozen shoulder - Lower back muscle spasm - Muscular spasm or strain from sporting injuries
Stress Management At the LUU Harmony medical practice we recognize how stressful life has become. The fast pace of life with increased pressure from demanding work schedules give rise to stress at many different levels. When you enter in the health practice, the atmosphere is a peaceful retreat from the busy world outside. The natural healing processes are facilitated by this relaxation response. Many problems in the musculo-skeletal system arise from the high levels of stress that we encounter on a daily basis. Osteopathic Medicine can help you to release the manifestation of stress related symptoms in the body and can deal with the above symptoms by giving appropriate and relevant instructions on relaxation techniques
CELINE LUU Doctor of Osteopathy Medical Practice Osthéopathe D.O. Diplômée de l’Institut Supérieur d’Ostéopathie d’Aix-en-Provence
The Pirate, Suite 272 - 60 Road of Sandy Ground 97150 Marigot SINT MAARTEEN luuosteopathie@gmail.com - www.celineluu.com Cell : +(590) 690 48 48 17 Cour Vendôme - Gustavia 972133 SAINT BARTHELEMY info@celineluu.com - www.excellencedessens.com Tél. 06 90 48 48 17
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CARIBBEAN THE PERFECT PLACE
All leisure and sport activities are in CSport Magazine Toutes les activités sportives de loisir dans CSport Magazine Todas las actividades deportivas de ocio están en CSport Magazine
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SPORT & WELLNESS S INFOMERCIAL - IPUBLI-REPORTAGE - PUBLI REPORTAJE
PORT & BIEN-ETRE / DEPORTE Y BIEN SER
This page is dedicated to the discovery of Spa and Wellbeing services providers in the Caribbean. Every month widen your knowledge of indulging treatments. Whether herbal, fruit-based, made of sea salt, warm-stones inspired, or with therapeutic mud, the methods and traditional therapies may vary from an island to another, but you will all find them delightful for they take their essence in the soul-easing and plant-based spirit of the local medicine. You will find here an array of the best well-being services available in the Caribbean, Traditional institutes, big renowned establishments, these shape and Spa professionals are worthing visiting.
Cette page est consacrée à la découverte des espaces qui dans la Caraïbe, vous proposent des activités de Spa et Bienêtre. Découvrez tous les mois, les traitements à base d’herbes, de fruits et de plantes locales, de sels marins, de pierres chaudes ou de boues aux vertus thérapeutiques, les méthodes et thérapies traditionnelles des îles, les traitements inspirés de médecines locales. Instituts traditionnels ou grands établissements réputés, les professionnels du bien-être, de la forme, du spa vous présentent le meilleur de leurs prestations.
Esta página se dedica al descubrimiento de los refugios de Bienestar y Spa en el Caribe. Cada mes descubra los tratamientos hechos a base de hierbas, frutas y plantas locales, sales marinas, aplicados con piedras calientes o a base barro terapéutico. En las islas del Caribe existe un despliegue impresionante de métodos y terapias tradicionales, muchos de los cuales son inspirados por las medicinas locales. Institutos tradicionales o establecimientos famosos de tamaño variable, los profesionales del bienestar, de fitness, del spa les presentan lo mejor de sus prestaciones.
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2011 Grand Bahama
5 - 9 Caribbean Training Camp
4 - 9 Les voiles Eleutherade St. Barth
Régate à nulle autre pareille, ambiance festive tropicale et internationale garantie, compétition d’un excellent niveau sportif, organisationIleirréprochable, pour le plus grand bonheur du chat Andros de la population locale et des visiteurs.
Great weather, great roads, world class coaching and excellent facilities for an epic multisport training camp. A fun and training schedule of training sessions for all level triathletes and cyclist
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19 Iron Man 70.3 San Juan Puerto Rico
The world-famous Ironman 70.3 is coming to Puerto Rico! Considered as one of the toughest triathlons in the world, the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run is a true test of endurance for serious athletes.
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11 - 17 Cedrus Investments Cayman Acklins Turks & Caïcos Islands Squash Open
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The Cayman Islands is one of the most spectacular islands Ile du chat I’ve ever been to. Instantly there was a welcoming feeling the Great Inagua Ile du chat moment I arrived, and the tournament has been extremely well organised” Nicol David World N.1,
16 - 20 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendez-vous BVI Bringing together sail and motor yacht owners during a four-day event for owners, their families and friends. Iles Caïmans (R.U)
17 Barbados Triathlon National
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1 St. Croix Ironman
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19 - 25 Curaçao Winsurf Challenge
REPUBLICA DOMINICANA
1-6 Bermuda International Race Week
An established international sailing race fixture each spring attracting top skippers from many countries. Racing held in the Great Sound with both keelboat and dinghy classes participating.
ANGUILLA The fifth One Day Internationals matche that will be ST you MARTEEN played at the Guyana National Stadium. Fans can secure your ticket early from the Guyana Cricket VIRGIN ISLANDS ST BARTH STATIA Board (GCB) for this exciting ball by ball action. ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
21 - 25 Bequia Easter Regatta .
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25 Annual Kite Flying Competition Turks & Caicos
25-28 Pakistan vs West Indies4th ODI Guyana
held every Easter Monday on North Caicos & Grand Turk- Governors beach. Activities includes Easter Egg Hunt, face painting in addition to island music, and lots to eat and drink. Prizes and trophies for the Largest Kite; Smallest Kite; Most Artistic Kite; and Best Overall Kite.
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The fifth One Day Internationals matche that will be played at the Guyana National Stadium. Fans you can secure your ticket early from the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) for this exciting ball by ball action.
23 - 25 Carifta Games Jamaica
40th Junior Carifta Games. Carifta has seen many world class champions come through the competition including Usain Bolt of Jamaica, Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica, Obadele Thompson of Barbados, Debbie Ferguson of the Bahamas and many more
DOMINICA MARTINIQUE ST LUCIA
28-29 Rainbow Cup Triathlon Trinidad
The 2011 Rainbow Cup is expected to beST.bigger with VINCENT the introduction of an 2,000m Open Water Swim. The & THE GRENADINES event will now be spread out over two days.
24 - 29 Antigua Sailing Week
One of the premier sailing events in the world, five challenging days of racing in some of the best sailing conditions in the world combined with the famous Antiguan hospitality.
Compétition regroupant les planches à voile, les catamarans de sport et les lasers pour un tour de l’île de St Barthélemy. Cette course est organisée par le Centre Nautique de St Barthélemy.
RICOvs West Indies Fifth ODI Guyana PUERTO 5 Pakistan
A true challenge and great windsurfing event! Takes place at Seaquarium Beach.
1 St Barth Tour
ARUBA
BARBADOS
DEUTSH GRENADA
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
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GREEN PAGE
COMMUNITY ST MAARTEN
WELCOMES FIRST NATIONAL PARK, NEW RESTAURANTS, ARTS FESTIVAL & ACTIVITIES St. Maarten lures travelers with dozens of activities both on land and at sea with more excitement, the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau has announced of the Man of War Schoal Marine Park, the island’s first national park, along with the grand openings of the Hard Rock Café, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, Sky Beach and the Indigo Bay Estate. Additionally, new activities being offered include, ‘Arts in the Plaza festivals and Blush.
DO SPORTS, AND DO IT RIGHT IN
4vita Seminars
APRIL 22 - 25
NEVIS
CARIFTA GAMES 2011
Learning from the best- on Friday, 1st APR, in Nevis. Durint the TriStar Nevis event’s you will have the unique opportunity to benefit from the advice of some of the top athletes in the world. Chris McCormack, Olivier Marceau, Fernanda Keller, Wolfgang Guembel and Reggie Douglas will be sharing their experiences with you and discuss various aspects about a sustainable way of doing sports..
Catherine Hall Stadium Montego Bay
JAMAICA WE WILL BE THERE
KARUJET
APRIL 14-17 2011 JOIN US IN
GUADELOUPE Superbowl Best Commercial Depuis la France? Tourisme Barbade Offre spéciale : Séjour Golfeur 7 nuits à partir de 1034 euros TTC/personne en hôtel 4* situé sur la côte sud à Maxwell Coast , Christ Church. contact: golf@golfautourdumonde.com
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