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Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, Inc. Founder/Chairman Emeritus Mustapha K. Baksh Board of Directors of CACCF 2009: President: Anand Ramnauth, Vice-President: Ron Benfield, Treasurer: Homida Rajack, Secretary: Irma Stenman
CACCF, Inc. 2010 Calendar of Events Board of Director Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month - 5:30 pm - 7 pm. Location - TBD. All Business After Hours are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month unless otherwise specified. Location will change monthly, the time is 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Admission - Business Card. January/February - Election of Officers March - Business After Hours “SBA Updates” Wednesday, 3/31 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Seminar at SunTrust Bank, 3357 West Vine Street, Kissimmee. April - Business After Hours - “Membership Drive” May - Business After Hours - “ Focus on the Community” June - Business After Hours - Theme - “Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration” July - Business -Chamber on Summer Hiatus August - Chamber on Summer Hiatus September 25th -”Twentieth Black & White Gala @ Church Street Ballroom 7 pm - 2 am. Cost $65.00 before Sept. 15th, $75.00 afterward. October - Business After Hours - (Final Business After Hours for the Year) November - Happy Turkey Day - CACCF Food Drive and Distribution December 4th, 3pm - 8 pm - “Christmas on Steel Drums” - Lake Eola or Cane’s Roost Park December 10th - “Christmas Party” 7 pm -12 midnight - “Let’s party with the Community” December - Preparation for 2011 Election of Officers in January on 26th 2011. For Dates and Locations visit our website at www.gacacf.com.
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Accountants Akbar Allan Ali ............................................................................................................. 407-298-3900 1322 N. Pine Hills Rd., Orlando, Fl 32808 ATP Business Solutions Inc. ......................................................................................... 407-522-4480 www.atpbs.com Ron Benfield CPA ......................................................................................................... 407-295-3958 2223 Langley Circle, Orlando, Fl 32835 rbenfield@ronbenfield.com Best Kept Books Too ..................................................................................................... 352-242-1134 P.A.C. Accounting + Tax Services ............................................................................... 407-590-2997 Paul Chisol Phillip Scantlebury ....................................................................................................... 407-656-9248 Small Stuff Ltd Co. ....................................................................................................... 407-668-6779 5103 Londonberry Blvd., Orlando, Fl 32808 Tawan Accounting & Tax LLc ..................................................................................... 407-574-6784 13000 Avalon Lake Dr. Ste 207, Orlando Fl 32828 Tax DRx, D.R.S. & Associates Agency, LLC .............................................................. 407-218-4200 Marjorie Joseph www.taxdrx.com
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WHAT..... We offer a combination of networking and relationship building strategies built into promotion and marketing campaigns. We work with YOU to compliment existing or new marketing and PR efforts. Our specialty is the Caribbean Market but the same approach is useful in marketing for most small niche markets.
HOW...... The answers to your marketing success are within you. We collaborate with you to design the best marketing plan to achieve your business vision and goals. Strategy first and execution second! Where do you want your business to go— share that vision with us! • Our client specific solutions requires us to have an individual relationship with each client. • Whether we’re setting up appointments, conducting market studies or opt-in email campaigns, we create innovative leadgeneration solutions that are uniquely yours. • Our promotional packages bundle up our most popular services providing you with the best rates. • Choose from our packages or create your own customized sponsorship package to ensure maximum benefits. • We offer subsidized rates and packages to community or ganizations and charities. • We offer marketing solutions in our weekly newsletter, web site, bi weekly radio show, newspaper, extensive database and more all targeting the Caribbean American Community.
Contact us to schedule your free consultation. Tel: 407-421-8118 • Fax: 407-386-7925 Guenet Gittens-Roberts CEO GGR Marketing I Public Relations Email: guenetroberts@yahoo.com Web: ggrmarketing.com Social Networking: www.ggrmarketing.ning.com
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Advertising Caribbean Business Resources .................................................................................... 407-491-9192 Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce www.caccf.com Caribbean Finder LLC ................................................................................................ 407-310-0058 Howard@caribbeanfinder.com Caribbean Sun .............................................................................................................. 407-421-8118 GGR Marketing & Public Relations .......................................................................... 407-421-8118 guenet@ggrmarketing.com www.ggrmarketing.com Nocturnal Media ........................................................................................................... 407-846-1998 3 S. John Young Parkway. Ste 17, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Air & Water Purification Air & water Purification Technologies ....................................................................... 407-294-1744 Maxine Baugh
Airlines serving the Caribbean including Private Charters Air Canada .................................................................................................................... 888-247-2262 www.aircanada.com Air Jamaica ................................................................................................................... 800-523-5585 www.airjamaica.com Air Tran Airways .......................................................................................................... 888-247-8726 www.airtran.com American Airlines ......................................................................................................... 800-433-7800 www.aa.com Cayman Airways ....................................................................................................... 800-4CAYMAN www.caymanairways.com Continental Air ............................................................................................................. 800-523-3273 www.continental.com Delta Airways ................................................................................................................ 800-221-1212 www.delta.com Dutch Antilles Express ................................................................................................. 599-717-0808 email:reservations@flydae.com Insel Air ......................................................................................................................... 877-546-7352 Email: USReservations@fly-inselair.com LIAT ............................................................................................................................... 268-480-5601 www.liatairline.com
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Mustique Express ......................................................................................................... 718-618-4492 email: info@mustique.com Northwest Air ................................................................................................................ 800-225-2525 www.nwa.com Sisserou Airways ........................................................................................................... 767-445-7682 email:info@sisserouairways.com Travelspan ..................................................................................................................... 800-817-6177 www.booking.travelspan.com United Air ...................................................................................................................... 800-241-6522 www.united.com US Air ............................................................................................................................ 800-428-4322 www.usairways.com USA 3000 Airlines ....................................................................................................... 877-USA-3000 www.usa3000.com Western Air ................................................................................................................... 242-329-4000 www.westernairbahamas.com
Alterations D’s Alteration Service ................................................................................................... 407-286-7072 Olga’s Tailoring............................................................................................................. 407-704-4724
Tel: 407-421-8118 • Web: www.rkcondo.com
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Apartment Rentals Hibiscus Place ............................................................................................................... 407-298-6068 5600 Silverstar Rd., Orlando, Fl 32808 www.Hibiscusproperties.com Olexis Enterprises Vacation Rentals ........................................................................... 407-421-8118
Attorneys Anthony Smith Law PA ............................................................................................... 407-299-8589 6000 Metro West Blvd. Ste 203, Orlando, Fl 32835 Bhavsar Gifford & Hagood, LLC ............................................................................... 407-425-1202 1053 Maitland Center Commons, Suite 101 Maitland, Florida 32751 www.bghlawfirm.com Nadine A Brown PA ...................................................................................................... 407-678-2224 1073 Willa Springs Dr. Ste 2053, Winter Springs, Fl 32708 Chen Law PA ................................................................................................................ 407-290-9902 2719 Maguire Rd, Ocoee, Fl 34761 — Continued on page ?—
RAMJEAWAN LAW GROUP, P.A. 23 S. Dillingham Kissimmee, FL 34741
R. RUDY RAMJEAWAN Attorney at Law
Phone: 407-348-RUDY (7839) Fax: 407-847-RUDY (7839) Email: Rudy@RamjeawanLaw.com
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Gail Seeram, Esq .......................................................................................................... 407-292-7730 1013 N. PineHills Rd., Orlando, Fl 32808 Golding Law Group PLc.............................................................................................. 407-574-8691 1310 W. Colonial Dr., Ste 34, Orlando, Fl 32804 Jordan Law Offices PA ................................................................................................ 407-340-4485 1999 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl McClain Law Firm ....................................................................................................... 321-251-7411 1510 E. Colonial Dr., Ste 306 Orlando, Fl 32801 Ramjeawan Law Group, PA ........................................................................................ 407-348-7839 23 S. Dillingham Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34741
Auto Sales & Repairs Advanced Auto Care .................................................................................................... 407-298-4188 6875 Silverstar Rd., Orlando Fl. 32818 Advanced Auto Systems Corp ..................................................................................... 407-253-5995 4801 W. Robinson St., Orlando, Fl 32811 AK Auto Repairs .......................................................................................................... 407-447-4304 219 S Orange Blossom Tr., Orlando, Fl 32805 A&R Auto Repairs ....................................................................................................... 407-421-5159 1029 Carter Rd., Winter Garden, Fl 34787 APL of Orlando407-629-6332 810 West Lee Rd., Orlando FL. 32810 Auto Body Repair ......................................................................................................... 407-291-7002 Auto Repairs ................................................................................................................. 407-496-8587 1104 Carter Rd., Winter Garden, Fl 34787 Car Body Doctor ........................................................................................................... 407-291-7302 4355 Fairmont St., Orlando, Fl 32808 D&S Auto Repair .......................................................................................................... 407-496-8587 Exclusive Auto Body & Repair Corp .......................................................................... 407-578-4266 515 Kerry Dr, Orlando, Fl 32808 — Continued on next page —
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Forsyth Auto Repair ..................................................................................................... 407-282-9090 1920 N. Forsyth Rd., Orlando, Fl 32807 Godson’s Auto Repair .................................................................................................. 352-432-3969 15360 Suite ACR565A, Groveland, Fl 34736 K&S Auto ...................................................................................................................... 407-568-6557 18580E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32820 Leading Edge Collision ................................................................................................ 407-578-9958 420 N. Kirkman Rd., Orlando, Fl 32811 Maxi Auto Repair .......................................................................................................... 407-935-1111 2828 Michigan Ave., Kissimmee, Fl 34744 Naz Auto Sales & Repair ............................................................................................. 407-523-2020 3720 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando Fl. 32805 Ryans Electroonics Inc. ................................................................................................ 352-429-2259 227 W. Broad St, Groveland, Fl 34736 Sik Whips Motor Sports............................................................................................... 407-601-5722 www.sikwhipsmotorsports.com Singh’s Auto Repair...................................................................................................... 407-535-1687 204 N. Tampa Ave., Orlando, Fl 32805
Art Art By Benjamin James ............................................................................................... 407-283-9074 Bolton’s Art ................................................................................................................... 321-525-0364
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Bakeries Caribbean Sunshine Bakery ........................................................................................ 407-839-5060 2528 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl Golden Krust ................................................................................................................. 407-944-8879 1009 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, Fl 34741 For detailed listing of Central Florida Golden Krust locations see Restaurants. Naraine’s Bakery .......................................................................................................... 352-874-3554 6100 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32835
Banks First National Bank- MaryAnn Sheriff ...................................................................... 407-774-3000 2160 W. State Rd 434, Longwood, Fl 32779 Suntrust Bank- Sandra Fatmi ..................................................................................... 407-944-1814 3357 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Urban Trust Bank- Homida Rajack ........................................................................... 407-581-1230 www.urbantrust.com
Banquet Halls Karma Korner .............................................................................................................. 407-345-9100 www.mypartyhall.com 6809 Visitors Circle, Orlando Fl 32819 Pegasus Banquet Hall & Conference Center ............................................................. 407-299-5362 6394 Silver Star Rd., Orlando, Fl 32808 Timehri Banquet Hall .................................................................................................. 407-291-2047 7371 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, Fl 32808 UCF Rosen College of Hospitality ............................................................................... 407-903-8193 9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Fl 32819
Book Stores Head Start Books & Crafts .......................................................................................... 321-276-4557 2620 Hiawassee Rd., Orlando, Fl 32818
Business Consulting Carusa Consulting Services ......................................................................................... 407-770-1701 www.carusaconsulting.com SunBiz Showcase Alliance PLLC ................................................................................ 321-219-9732 Tampa Palms, Tampa, Fl 33647 www.sunbizshowcasealliance.com
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Cabinetss Faz Cabinet Manufacturing ........................................................................................ 407-293-7328 255 N. Ivey Lane, Orlando, Fl 32811
Cakes Aunty Etta’s Rum Cake ........................................................................ www.auntyettarumcake.com Dania’s Cakes ................................................................................................................ 407-690-1695 Eldorado Gateaus Delightful Dessert ......................................................................... 917-613-4451
Caribbean Associations See under Community Information
Carpet Cleaners Jenbri Carpet Cleaning ................................................................................................ 352-425-4868 www.jenbri.com Red Spot Carpet Cleaners ........................................................................................... 407-797-3594 1775 Torrey Dr. Orlando FL 32818
Cars See Detailing Services
Caterers Chef Eric’s Best Foods ................................................................................................. 954-316-8306 www.ChefEricsBestFoods.com CK Jerk Shack .............................................................................................................. 407-301-1363 www.ckjerkshack.com Golden Krust ................................................................................................................. 407-944-8879 1009 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, Fl 34741 Island Food Products .................................................................................................. 407-970-9797 www.islandfoodproducts.com Jamaican Global Throwdown catering Services ....................................................... 407-925-1652 jamaicanfood39@yahoo.com Tallawah ........................................................................................................................ 407-532-7804 www.tallawahjerkseasoning.com For more choices, Please look under Restaurants as they also cater
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Cell Phones Metro PCS ..................................................................................................................... 407-431-7713 William Johnson
Chambers of Commerce See under Community Information
Chiropractors Alliance Chiropractic Group ....................................................................................... 407-857-7223 2356 Oakridge Rd., Orlando, Fl 32839 Seminole Wellness ......................................................................................................... 407-831-4357 www.SeminoleWellness.com
Churches, Mandirs & Masjids See under Community information
Clinics Florida Pain Solutions .................................................................................................. 407-673-8999 5546 Lake Howell Rd., Winter Park, Fl 32792 Orlando Medical Group.............................................................................................. 407-299-1524 Dr. Anil Chet Sawh. Tazkiah Shepherd’s Hope Health Center ................................................................... 407-876-6699 120 Floral St., Ocoee, Fl 32808 Free basic, acute, non-emergency medical care and some diagnostic testing.Must be residents of Orange County with no medical insurance coverage and with income below the 200% poverty level. Free medication if available
Clothing Anjee’s Designer Collections ....................................................................................... 407-286-2994 5219 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32808 Bombay Sari Palace ...................................................................................................... 407-856-1974 11301 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Orlando Fl 32837 Elegance Boutique ........................................................................................................ 407-291-4110 560 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32808 — Continued on next page —
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Nuri Fashions ................................................................................................................ 407-293-4678 www.Nurifashions.com Raz Fashion & Sari Palace .......................................................................................... 407-242-7131 11100 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32625 Samara Fashions ........................................................................................................... 407-625-7858 samara.fashions@gmail.com
Collision Central Florida Collision Services .............................................................................. 407-381-8100 7676 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32807
Computers Global Tech Solutions, llc. ............................................................................................ 407-497-2824 5703 Red Bug lake Rd. Ste 204, Winter Springs, Fl 32700 Third Eye ....................................................................................................................... 407-312-9006
Cricket Supplies The Cricket Depot ........................................................................................................ 407-361-7666
Dance Studios Caribbean Model & Dance Workshop ....................................................................... 407-937-8043 P.O Box 592673, Orlando, Fl 32859 Maya Dance Studio ...................................................................................................... 407-292-2090 510 N. Hudson St., Orlando, Fl 32835 Nrityarupa School of Dance ............................................................ 917-567-0581 & 407-574-8454 Reena Ramdeen Vashnie Dance Academy .............................................................................................. 407-856-1974
DayCare God’s Little Lambs Learning Center, Inc .................................................................. 407-521-6273 1056 N. Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, Fl 32808
Dental Orange Dental Associates ............................................................................................ 407-856-2555 12329 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Orlando, Fl 32837
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Detailing Services Dynamic Image ............................................................................................................. 407-590-7871 T.C & Daisy
DJ’s/Entertainment Alan Khan ..................................................................................................................... 407-325-5990 Alankhan2000@yahoo.com Awaaz Orlando ............................................................................................................. 407-578-1506 Cocobean Inc ................................................................................................................ 407-788-BEAN www.cocobeanproductions.com Digital Soundstation ..................................................................................................... 407-221-9292 mike@Soundstationent.com DJ Charlie Brown ......................................................................................................... 407-574-6049 djcharliebrown@cfl.rr.com DJ Vid .............................................................................................................................917-709-1116 Faisty Squad Entertainment........................................................................................ 407-217-4667 dastoneface@gmail.com Gary Osman .................................................................................................................. 352-267-7050 Email: ansariosman@aol.com — Continued on next page —
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GT Soundmachine ........................................................................................................ 407-601-8510 Massive Vibrations ....................................................................................................... 407-281-0429 Natural Mystic Soundstation ....................................................................................... 321-239-3691 Powerline Soundsystem ............................................................................................... 407-489-7349 Power Stars Steel Band ............................................................................................... 863-242-2038 Milton Smith
Doctors Look under Clinics
Dry Cleaners Ambassador Cleaners of Lake County ....................................................................... 352-394-6160 850 E. Montrose St., Clermont, Fl 34711
Embassies/Consulates in Central Florida Please look under Community Information
Engineering BFA Environmental Engineering ................................................................................ 407-896-8608 www.bfaenvironmental.com Florida Engineering Group ......................................................................................... 407-895-0324 www.feg-inc.us Gunness Electrical Contracting ................................................................................. 407-222-2317 Email:dgunness3@aol.com Inwood Consulting Engineers ..................................................................................... 407-971-8850 email:shoyte@inwood.com Selwyn Paul Daly .......................................................................................................... 407-962-9411 www.dalyengineer.com pdaly@dalyengineer.com ThinkErgo, llc ............................................................................................................... 407-373-5692 www.thinkergollc.com V&S Surveying Inc ....................................................................................................... 407-342-1510 Email:vssurveying@aol.com
Event Planners Events Simplified .......................................................................................................... 407-347-7772 www.events-simplified.com Faisty Squad Entertainment ........................................................................................ 407-217-4667 — Continued on next page —
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dastoneface@gmail.com GGR Marketing ............................................................................................................ 407-421-8118 www.ggrmarketing.ning.com I DO Weddings .............................................................................................................. 407-331-1436 Crystal Zanoni www.IDoWeddingsOrlando.com
Financial Denton Financial Services ............................................................................................ 407-388-1201 www.dentonfinancialservices.com Nirvana Financial Services .......................................................................................... 407-905-0331 www.nirvanafs.com Ozdeal Financial Consultants, Inc. ............................................................................. 321-948-4600 ozzie@ozdealconsultants.com Primerica Financial Services ....................................................................................... 407-484-5692 www.primerica.com/baker
Food Distributors AA Halal Distributors .................................................................................................. 407-283-3200 A&A Halal Food Services ............................................................................................ 407-649-0150 Bose International Imports .......................................................................................... 407-473-9150
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Food Safety F&B Safety Professionals ............................................................................................. 321-637-3309 3675 Atlanta St., Cocoa, FL 32926
Funeral Homes Woodlawn Funeral Home ............................................................................................ 407-293-1361 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd. Gotha Fl 34734
Groceries\/Food Store/Supermarkets Adam Halal Meats ........................................................................................................ 407-384-8604 7329 Lake Underhill Rd., Orlando, Fl 32822 African Caribbean Market .......................................................................................... 407-872-0056 2560 E. Highway 50, Orlando, Fl 32808 Anisha’a West Indian Supermarket ........................................................................... 407-870-5540 1901 S. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee Bonnieview Caribbean Food Market .......................................................................... 386-873 2918 1104 W. Euclid Ave. Deland Fl 32720 Caribbean SuperCenter ............................................................................................... 407-523-1310 511 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32808 Chands West Indian Groceries .................................................................................... 407-299-4087 2623 N. Pine Hills Rd. Orlando, Fl 32808 Colonial Caribbean Market ........................................................................................ 407-299-1824 6235 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32808 Eddie’s Duck & Poultry Farm .................................................................................... 813-351-8387 4805 N. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, Fl 33614 Khan’s Halal & West Indian Grocery ........................................................................ 407-291-1388 Molly’s West Indian Market ........................................................................................ 352-242-1802 431 W. highway 50, Clermont, Fl 34711 Nev’s Caribbean Shop .................................................................................................. 407-830-5444 190 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Orlando, Fl Orlando Live Poultry & Halal .................................................................................... 407-532-2260 2466 Regent Ave., Orlando, Fl 32804 Ramko West Indian Store ............................................................................................ 407-656-8038 11177 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee, Fl 34761 Salina’s Market ............................................................................................................. 352-241-6350 2560 W.Highway 50, Clermont, Fl 34711 SK West Indian Grocery & Deli .................................................................................. 407-293-1159 3501 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32805 Sonshine Poultry, Inc. .................................................................................................. 863-557-3875 5020 lake Hatchineha Rd., Haines City, Fl 33844 Taj Mahal Bazaar ......................................................................................................... 407-466-8130 6809 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32818
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HandyMan All Purpose Service ...................................................................................................... 321-279-2353 Wesley Henry Chair & Furniture Repairs .......................................................................................... 407-296-7115 109 N. Nowell St., Orlando, Fl 32835 Doc’s Handyman Business ........................................................................................... 321-217-2146 Hummingbird Painting & Handyman Services ........................................................ 407-832-4391 K. Singh’s General Home Improvement & Repairs ................................................. 407-296-7115 Ravie & Son Welding & Handyman Svcs .................................................................. 407-281-7811 Email: ravie411@comcast.com Victor Home Improvement Service ............................................................................ 407-925-7416
Health Center Comprehensive Health Center .................................................................................... 407-859-8797 1011 W. Oak ridge Rd, Orlando Comprehensive Health Center .................................................................................... 407-282-8567 5575 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando
Health Services Nirvana Health services ............................................................................................... 407-647-5008 611 Wymore Services, Ste 202 Winter Park , Fl 32789
Home Improvement Artistic Covering .......................................................................................................... 407-478-5522
Home Inspector Orlando-Home-Inspections.com ................................................................................. 321-228-2493 www.choosethehomeinspector.com
Hospitals Arnold Palmer Hospital ................................................................................................ 407-649-9111 Central Florida Regional Hospital .............................................................................. 407-321-4500 Florida Hospital - Altamonte ....................................................................................... 407-303-4321 Florida Hospital - Apopka ........................................................................................... 407-889-1000 — Continued on next page —
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Florida Hospital East Orlando .................................................................................... 407-303-8110 Florida Hospital - Orlando ......................................................................................... 407- 303-6611 Health Central Hospital ............................................................................................... 407-296-1000 Orlando Regional HealthCare ...................................................................................... 407-841-5111 Orlando Regional Sandlake Hospital ......................................................................... 407-351-8500 Orlando Regional S. Seminole Hospital ..................................................................... 407-767-1200 Winter Park Memorial Hospital ................................................................................. 407-646-7000
House Keeping Spic and Span Cleaning Service .................................................................................. 407-218-2454 Tidy Time Cleaning Services ....................................................................................... 407-455-4907
Identity Theft Identity Theft Shield..................................................................................................... 407-325-0894 dahliahayles@prepaidlegal.com
Immigration Dept Of Justice .............................................................................................................. 800-375-5283 Lake County Clerk of Court ......................................................................................... 352-2532646 www.lakecountyclerk.org Orange County Clerk of Court ................................................................................... 407-836-6308 www.myorangeclerk.com Osceola County Clerk of Court ................................................................................... 407-742-3500 www.osceolaclerk.com Seminole County Clerk of Court ................................................................................ 407-665-4450 www.seminoleclerk.org Social Security Administration .................................................................................... 800-772-1213 IRS ................................................................................................................................. 800-829-1040 Citizen Information Center ......................................................................................... 800-688-9889 Caribbean Bar Association .......................................................................... www.caribbeanbar.org Orange County Bar Association .................................................................................. 407-422-4537 Legal Aid Society .......................................................................................................... 407-841-8310 Greater Orlando Legal Services .................................................................................. 407-841-7777
Income Tax Please look under Accountants
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Insurance AAA Insurance Agency ................................................................................................ 407-545-1912 Abraham Mathew amathew@aaasouth.com Allstate Insurance Agency ........................................................................................... 407-737-7778 Cedric Kimes 4751 S. Goldenrod Rd. Ste# 6, Orlando, Fl 32822 cedrickimes@allstate.com Allstate Insurance Company, Caribbean Inc. ............................................................ 407-282-7190 Amer-Life & Health Services ...................................................................................... 407-870-2066 5454 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Fl 32821 Caribbean Insurance Services - Haidar Ali .............................................................. 407-282-7190 10376 E. Colonial Dr. Ste 108, Orlando Fl 32817 Consolidated Under Writers Inc. ................................................................................ 407-574-2654 Lotus Insurance Group ................................................................................................ 407-889-8872 Seeta Singh lotusinsurance@aol.com — Continued on next page —
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Mutual of Omaha ................................................................................................ 407-805-0441 x249 Richard Young Primerica ....................................................................................................................... 407-574-2654 Victor Baker 836 W. Montrose St. Ste 3, Clermont, Fl 32804 Security First Insurance .............................................................................................. 386-405-4170 140 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach Fl 32176 jgardner@securityfirstflorida.com State Farm ..................................................................................................................... 407-841-8257 Yvette Register 1716 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32804 WellCare Health Plans .............................................................................................. 1-888-888-9355
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International Business Bancar International, Inc. ........................................................................................... 407-876-2575 6129 Grenada Blvd., Orlando, Fl 32836 Bose International Imports .......................................................................................... 407-473-9150 email: boseimports@gmail.com Gremos International ................................................................................................... 407-758-1018 Gremos2000@bellsouth.net
Jewelry Asha’s Jewelry & Sari House ...................................................................................... 407-291-6900 6100 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl Promiseline Premier High Fashion Jewelry ............................................................... 321-356-3160 eileensjewelry06@aol.com Singh’s Jewelry ............................................................................................................. 407-849-0002 2155 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32804
Legal Please look under Attorneys or Pre-paid Legal Ashley L. Blackwell, Legal Assistant Ramjeawan Law Group ................................ 407-348-7839
Lighting Custom Lighting & Designs ......................................................................................... 407-739-2779 Email: customlighting@gmail.com
Limo Services Luxury Rides Inc. ......................................................................................................... 407-493-9477 www.luxuryridesorlando.com Park Ave. Limo ............................................................................................................. 407-619-1975
Liquor Store Liquor City II ................................................................................................................ 407-298-9800 5244 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32811 Liquor City III .............................................................................................................. 407-649-3196 3701 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Fl 32839 — Continued on next page —
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Liquor Master Stores: Big Sea Liquors ............................................................................................................. 407-678-0882 7600 University Blvd. Winter Park Fl 32792 Liquor Master Discount Liquor .................................................................................. 407-886-4587 901 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, Fl. 32703 Liquor Master ............................................................................................................... 407-293-2890 505 S. Ivey Lane Orlando FL 32811 Liquor Master #2 .......................................................................................................... 407-648-1177 3936 L.B. Mcleod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32805 Liquor Master #5 .......................................................................................................... 407-237-0928 3000 Old Winter Garden Rd. Orlando FL 32805 All Liquor Master Locations liquor_master@yahoo.com
Make Up Avon - Carolyn Baker................................................................................................... 407-538-0175 Beauticontrol - Grace-Anne Chabrol ......................................................................... 407-973-6159 Mary Kay - Marilyn Greaves ...................................................................................... 407-739-1655 showyourbeauty@yahoo.com
Marketing Caribbean Business Links ........................................................................................... 352-425-4868 Caribbean Finder llc. ................................................................................................... 407-310-0058 Howard@caribbeanfinder.com GGR Marketing ............................................................................................................ 407-421-8118 guenet@ggrmarketing.com New Tech Signs & Printing .......................................................................................... 407-296-4929 3767 Silverstar Rd., Orlando FL. 32808 Roger Caldwell Public Relations ................................................................................ 407-403-5519 jet38@bellsouth.net
Massage Therapy Swedish, Deep Tissue & Chair Massages ................................................................... 407-484-8989 nks40750@yahoo.com
Media Breakaway Moments .................................................................................................... 321-439-5572 www.breakawaymoments.com — Continued on page ??—
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Caribbean Events this Week E-newsletter ................................................................. 407-421-8118 ggrmarketing.ning.com Karibbean Under One .................................................................................................. 407-486-5001 www.kuomagazine.com For more listings Please look under Radio/TV and DJ/Entertainment Caribbean Events this Week – www.ggrmarketing.com 407-421-8118
Mortgages ABC Mortgage Professionals ....................................................................................... 407-574-7274 1218 N. Pine Hills Rd., Orlando, Fl 32808 Apex Lending Inc. ........................................................................................................ 407-401-8899 Jane Persaud jpersaud@apexlending.com Coastal Lending Group LLC ...................................................................................... 407-221-0366 Deborah Xavier 142 W Lakeview Ave. Suite 1050, Lake Mary FL 32746 Enterprise mortgage Group ........................................................................................ 407-474-4376 1850 Lee Rd. Ste 140, Winter Park, Fl 32789 Equilliance Mortgage , Realty & Title ........................................................................ 407-365-4309 3501 Quandrangle Blvd. Ste 100, Orlando, Fl 32817 Lotus Financial Services .............................................................................................. 407-814-7501 Hari Singh lotusfin21@aol.com Marshall Mortgage Services ........................................................................................ 407-740-6338 919 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, Fl Ozdeal Investment Consultants Inc. ........................................................................... 321-948-4600 2312 Lielasus Dr. Orlando Fl 32835 ozdeal@yahoo.com Patriot Home Funding ................................................................................................. 407-448-5450 Barbara Ashley Jones barbara.ashley.jones@myphf.com 101 Wymore Rd. Suite 30 Altamonte Springs Fl 32714 Sunshine Funding Company ....................................................................................... 407-599-0777 2250 Lee Rd. Ste 202, Winter Park, Fl 32789 Trans Continental Lending .......................................................................................... 407-814-7501 Mortgage Planner
Motels Lake Fairy Motel .......................................................................................................... 407-834-5569 1190 S.US Hwy 17-92, Longwood, Fl 32750
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Movers CLK Trucking ............................................................................................................... 347-242-0754 clktruckinginc@yahoo.com Limitless International, Inc ........................................................................................ 407-852-9225 8750 Exchange Dr. Ste 3, Orlando, Fl 32809 Oxford Home Movers & Delivery Services ............................................................... 321-230-2236 545 Wekiva Bluff St., Apopka, Fl 32712
Music See Dj’s /Entertainment & Tassa
Music Schools Nirvana Music ............................................................................................................... 407-625-5142 Email:dr@nirvanafs.com Winter Garden, Fl PowerStars Steel Pan Milton Smith ............................................................................................................. 863-242-2038 Leo James .................................................................................................................. 407-963-2591 Ramdeen Sounds Music School ........................................................ 917-856-4048 & 407-574-8454
NightClubs Revive Restaurant & Lounge Vani ............................................................................. 321-443-5007 2142 West Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl 32804
Nursing & Home Care Nirvana Health Services .............................................................................................. 407-647-5008 611 Wymore Rd. Ste 202, Winter Park, Fl 32789 Wilson Villas.................................................................................................................. 352-217-5694
Painters Fletcher Enterprise ....................................................................................................... 407-290-1188 4355 Fairmont St. Ste 8, Orlando, Fl 32808 Prem Maraj Painting llc. ............................................................................................. 407-877-3640
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Party Rentals Jans Party Rental ......................................................................................................... 352-241-0423 www.janspartyrental.com Unique Linens ............................................................................................................... 407-692-5389 www.uniquelinens.net
Pharmacy RX-Meds Pharmacy ..................................................................................................... 407-770-6077 2751 N. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando, Fl 32818
Photography Gigapix .......................................................................................................................... 407-284-1190
Plumbers P&G Mechanical, Inc. .................................. 13312 W. Colonial Dr. Ste 1. Winter Garden, Fl 34787 407-654-8558
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Portfolio Management Stansfeld Scott Inc. Brewery Portfolio Management ...................... 813-855-7182, 727-543- 8180 Nigel C. Lobo 630 Brooker Creek Blvd. Suite 325 Oldsmar Florida 34677 nigel.lobo@stansfeldscott.com
Pre-Paid Legal Services Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. ....................................................................................... 407-574-0176 7763 Beridale Ct., Orlando, Fl 32818 Pre-Paid Legal Services. Inc. ...................................................................................... 407-321-0304 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. ....................................................................................... 407-325-0894 www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/dahliahayles
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Dahlia A. Hayles Independent Associate Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist Small Business Specialist Serving North American Families Since 1972
407-325-0894 407-298-5438 dahliahayles@prepaidlegal.com www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/dahliahayles
Printers CJ’s Printing ................................................................................................................. 407-466-2515 Minuteman Press .......................................................................................................... 407-933-1546 3 S. John Young Parkway, Ste 17, Kissimmee, Fl 34741 Speedy Quick Printing ................................................................................................. 407-647-0704 851 E. State Rd. 434 Suite 134, Longwood Fl 32750
Property Management Roberts & Roberts Property Mgt. LLC ..................................................................... 407-810-6435
Psychic Psychic Studio ................................................................... 7209 International Dr. Orlando, Fl 32819 407-248-0004
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Radio Caribbean Affair Connection ................................................................................ WOKB 1680 AM Sat 12. Noon- 6.00 pm www.wokbradio.com Dr. Phillip Lee Fatt Gospel Show ................................................................ WOKB Radio 1680 AM Saturday 8 am Faisty Squad Entertainment ........................................................................... www.solradio247.com Mondays 8 pm to 11 pm Faisty Squad on Island ............................................................................................ 1680 AM WOKB Saturdays Radio 6 p.m to 8 p.m Island Riddim Radio Sista Sharon ......................................................................... 1220 AM WOTS 407-687-3312 Jammin’s Radio ............................................................................................................ 877-409-8363 jamminsradio@gmail.com Sur Tarang ...............................................................................................................WUNA 1480 AM Sunday 12.30-3.00 pm 407-297-6963 Tropical Experience ...................................................................................................... 321-356-6792 teswokb@yahoo.com
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Real Estate Investments Tropical Properties Inv. LLc ....................................................................................... 407-748-5825 kjaikaran58@aol.com
Real Estate Management Liberty Home Management ........................................................................................ 407-497-2834 Roberts & Roberts ........................................................................................................ 407-810-6435
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Realtors Aubrey Hamid Orlando Realty Professional Group ................................................. 321-228-6880 Barbara Ashley Jones Universal Realty ..................................................................... 407-448-5450 Castle Realty Group ..................................................................................................... 407-970-9797 r.ramjeawan@yahoo.com Century21 ...................................................................................................................... 407-616-4259 Iqbal.baksh@century21.com Century 21 ..................................................................................................................... 407-719-5551 Oscar.Francis@Century21.com Century21 ...................................................................................................................... 352-227-8464 Rudolph.Burke@century21.com Century21 .................................................................................... 321-293-2240 407-573-2101 (fax) Coldwell Banker ........................................................................................................... 407-348-3215 851 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee Fl 34743 Florida Real Estate Center .......................................................................................... 407-221-1558 sureshh@move2centralflorida.net Florida Allstar Realty Inc. ........................................................................................... 407-923-0525 Kara Homes & Associates - Zep Lawrence ................................................................ 321-689-3467 1814 Janice Ave. Orlando, fl 32803 Keller Williams - Yogan and Ganesh Ganeshiam ...................................................... 321-217-4220 — Continued on next page —
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Liberty Home Sales ...................................................................................................... 407-497-2834 Metro One Group Inc. Ray Phillips Real Estate Broker .......................................... 954-696-7787 Orlando Realty ............................................................................................................. 407-896-0307 1823 E Colonial Dr., Orlando Fl 32803 Remax Town Center ..................................................................................................... 407-421-8118 Guenet Roberts homesbyguenet@yahoo.com Steve Fusilier & Co. ...................................................................................................... 407-448-5450 Barbara Ashley Jones Sun State Realty and Mortgage .................................................................................. 407-647-1366 Universal Realty ........................................................................................................... 407-299-9661 1252 N. Pinehills Rd., Orlando Fl 32808 VIP Real Estate Group ................................................................................................. 407-574-2410 130 Remington Dr. Ste 1000, Oviedo, Fl 32756 V.I.P Real Estate Group ............................................................................................... 321-303-9345 Val Branch Duncan
Restaurants Bamboo Restaurant & Grill ........................................................................................ 407-348-2400 3850 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Orlando, Fl Blue Saki ....................................................................................................................... 407- 253-2990 5233 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32811 Calypso Hut................................................................................................................... 407-847-3100 1901 S. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, Fl 34741 Caribbean Sunshine Bakery ........................................................................................ 407-839-5060 2528 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32804 CharcoalJoe................................................................................................................... 407-856-4640 charcoaljoefood@yahoo.com Christines’ Jamaican Restaurant ................................................................................ 407-290-6411 4398 West Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl Circa 1926 Restaurant ................................................................................................. 321-972-3926 358 North Park Ave. Winter Park Fl 32789 Gary’s Island Grill ........................................................................................................ 407-332-6212 Golden Apple Cuisine ................................................................................................... 407-654-4807 14019 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Garden, Fl 34787 Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill .......................................... www.goldenkrustbakery.com Central Florida Golden Krust Restaurant Locations: 7613 Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Fl 32809 ........................................................ 407-851-9755 5510 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl 32808 .............................................................. 407-298-0543 1020 E. Highway 50, Clermont, Fl 34711 ................................................................. 352-242-0011 1009 West Vine Street, Kissimmee, Fl 34741 ............................................................ 407-944-8879 Kafe Kalik ..................................................................................................................... 407-248-0889 4969 International Dr., Orlando, Fl 32819 — Continued on next page —
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Kaieteur Tropical Mist ................................................................................................. 407-847-9385 1718 N. main St, Kissimmee, Fl 34744 Mark’s Caribbean Cuisine .......................................................................................... 407-699-8800 10034 University Blvd., Orlando, Fl 32817 Maya’s Kitchen ............................................................................................................. 407-521-2292 5812 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32835 Millie’s Jamaican Café ................................................................................................. 407-382-3570 12273 University Blvd. Fl 32817 Mobay Caribbean Restaurant ..................................................................................... 407-320-0930 Negrils Flavors of Jamaica .......................................................................................... 407-599-0979 501 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, Fl 32789 Negril’s Jamaican Restaurant ..................................................................................... 407-297-5729 Paradise Island Café .................................................................................................... 407-841-8933 Revive Restaurant & Lounge ...................................................................................... 407-650-3860 2141 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl 32804 — Continued on next page —
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Shakira’s ........................................................................................................................ 407-290-2462 2615 North Pinehills Rd., Orlando, Fl 32818 Singh’s Roti Shop ......................................................................................................... 407-253-2900 5244 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32811 Spring Garden .............................................................................................................. 407-654-9096 1575 Maguire Rd., Ocoee Fl 34761 Taste of Jamaica............................................................................................................ 407-298-5866 Timehri Restaurant ...................................................................................................... 407-291-2047 7371 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32818
Shipping Cliff Shipping .................................................................................... 407-293-0681 or 407-293-7935 4936 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, Fl 32811 King Solomon Shipping ............................................................................................... 407-442-0247 www.kingsolomonshipping.com Laparkan Shipping ....................................................................................................... 407-298-9887 6100 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Fl 32808 Limitless International, Inc. ....................................................................................... 407-852-9225 8750 Exchange Dr. Ste 3, Orlando, Fl 32809 Tropical Shipping ......................................................................................................... 407-298-9887
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Tailoring Olga’s Tailoring............................................................................................................. 407-704-4724 4398 King Edward Dr, Orlando, Fl 32826 T & A. Tailoring & Formal Wear ................................................................................ 407-251-6900 www.tandaformalwear.com
Travel Barbara Ashley Jones, Cruise & Vacation Specialist ................................................ 407-448-5450 bashleyjones@cruiseshipcenters.com www.cruiseshipcenters.com/barbaraashleyjones — Continued on next page —
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Island Expert Travel ..................................................................................................... 407-281-1671 www.islandexpert.travel Raj Travel Service, Inc ................................................................................................. 407-298-6187 http://rajtravel.agenthub.com Ramko Travel & Tours................................................................................................. 877-355-2789 Ramko139@aol.com Travelspan Vacations......................................................................................... www.travelspan.com
Trucking Attab Trucking .............................................................................................................. 407-947-4418 P.D Trucking Inc. .......................................................................................................... 407-290-6506 3100 Eunice Ave Orlando Fl 32808
TV Shows Caribbean View TV ...................................................................................................... 407-299-3856 Brighthouse Channel 49 Dharam Ki Awaaz ......................................................................................................... 407-549-7989 Brighthouse Network New Frontiers Ministries Gospel Show ............................................................. Caribbean View TV Salaam Namaste ........................................................................................................... 407-854-5573 Brighthouse Network
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Web Design Global Tech Solutions, LLC ........................................................................................ 407-497-2824 www.globaltechsolutions.biz GGR Marketing & Public Relations .......................................................................... 407-421-8118 www.ggrmarketing.com
Wedding Coordinator I DO Weddings .............................................................................................................. 407-331-1436 Crystal Zanoni www.IDoWeddingsOrlando.com
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Community Directory ■ ■ ■ EMERGENCIES ■ ■ ■ Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms Bureau ............................................................................. 407-648-6136 Domestic Violence .......................................................................................................... 407-775-1101 FBI .................................................................................................................................. 407-875-9976 Poison Information ......................................................................................................... 800-222-1222 Altamonte Springs .......................................................................................................... 407-571-8388 Apopka ........................................................................................................................... 407-889-1756 Casselberry ..................................................................................................................... 407-262-7735 Eatonville ........................................................................................................................ 407-623-1200 Kissimmee ...................................................................................................................... 407-518-2222 Lake Mary ...................................................................................................................... 407-333-8250 Maitland.......................................................................................................................... 407-539-6226 Orlando ........................................................................................................................... 407-246-2390 Oviedo ............................................................................................................................ 407-977-6100 St. Cloud ......................................................................................................................... 407-891-6777 Winter Garden ................................................................................................................ 407-656-4689 Winter Park ..................................................................................................................... 407-644-1212 Winter Springs ................................................................................................................ 407-327-2332 Orange County ............................................................................................................... 407-836-9100 Osceola County .............................................................................................................. 407-343-7000 Seminole County ............................................................................................................ 407-665-5175
■ ■ ■ POLICE (Non-Emergency calls) ■ ■ ■ Altamonte Springs .......................................................................................................... 407-339-2441 Apopka ........................................................................................................................... 407-889-1771 Casselberry ..................................................................................................................... 407-262-7606 Eatonville ........................................................................................................................ 407-623-1300 Kissimmee ...................................................................................................................... 407-846-3333 Lake Mary ...................................................................................................................... 407-333-8250 Maitland.......................................................................................................................... 407-539-6262 Orlando ........................................................................................................................... 407-246-2414 Oviedo ............................................................................................................................ 407-977-6146 St. Cloud ......................................................................................................................... 407-891-6700 Winter Garden ................................................................................................................ 407-656-3636 Winter Park ..................................................................................................................... 407-644-1313 Winter Springs ................................................................................................................ 407-327-1000 Rape Crisis & Spouse Abuse ...........................................................................................800-500-1119 Sexual Predator Information .......................................................................................... 888-357-7332 Suicide & Crisis Intervention ......................................................................................... 407-425-2624 Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills .......................................................................................... 800-424-8802
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CALLING THE CARIBBEAN To dial most International calls, dial in the following order: Dial the International Access Code 011 Dial the Country/Island Code from the list below Dial the City Code as necessary Dial the local phone number
COUNTRY/ISLAND CODES Anguilla ..................................... 264 Antigua ...................................... 268 Aruba ......................................... 297 Bahamas .................................... 242 Brazil ........................................... 55 Cañada ........................................... 1 Caracas ...................................... 212 Cayman Islands ......................... 345 Costa Rica ................................. 506 Cuba ............................................ 53 Curacao ..................................... 599 Dominica ................................... 767 Dom. Republic .......................... 809 El Salvador ................................ 503 French Guiana ........................... 594 Grenada ..................................... 493
Guantánamo ......................................... 53 Guyana ............................................... 592 Haití ................................................... 509 Honduras ........................................... 504 Jamaica .............................................. 876 Nicaragua ........................................... 505 Puerto Rico ........................................ 787 Rio de Janeiro ...................................... 21 St Kitts & Nevis ................................ 869 St Lucia .............................................. 758 St Vincent .......................................... 809 Suriname ............................................ 597 Trinidad & Tobago ............................ 868 United Kingdom .................................. 44 US Virgin Islands ................................. 34 Venezuela ............................................. 58
CURRENCY CONVERSIONS WEBSITES www.xe.com
www.oanda.com/convert/classic
CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATIONS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Antigua & Barbuda Association--Meets 4th Friday of every month Contact: Althea Phillips, 407-297-7638 AGE Alliance of Guyanese Expatriates of Central Florida--Quarterly Meetings Contact: Hermia Reid, 407-416-6665 Association of Asian Cultural Festivals Contact: Lalman Persaud, 407-532-1980 Barbados Association--Monthly meetings Contact: Rodney Marshall, 407-740-6338 — Continued on next page —
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CAFA Caribbean & Floridian Association of Central Florida--Monthly Meetings Contact: Eunice Roberts, 407-209-9931 Caribbean Community Connection Contact : Anjiro Gabriel, 407-438-6583 Caribbean & American Peoples Association--Meetings second Tuesday each month Contact: Michael Bailey, 407-846-0805 Caribbean Student’s Association Contact: Anne Marie DeGovia, 407-823-5113 GACACF Guyanese American Cultural Association of Central Florida--Monthly Meetings: Contact: Samuel Roberts, 407-810-6435 Grenada-American Educational & Cutural Organization--Monthly Meetings Contact: Val Duncan, 321-303-9345 First Haitian Community Center of Central Florida Inc. Contact: Michel Dorcean, 407-448-5448 Jamaican- American Association of Central Florida--Monthly meetings 3rd Sunday Contact: Hyacinth Bulgin, 407-292-3719 National Association of the Bahamas--Monthly meetings Contact: Woody Wilson, 407-292-8661, upmo2@bellsouth.net Orlando Carnival Association Contact Mervyn Johnson, 407-293-2440 Trinidad & Tobago Association of Central Florida (TTAC) Contact: Marilyn Greaves, 407-739-1655 Orlando Caribbean Domino Association 407-656-9248 Queen’s College Alumni Association of Central Florida (QCAACF) Contact: Roger Zitman, 727- 593-5269 Chambers of Commerce African-American Chamber .............. 407-420-4870 Asian-American Chamber ................. 407-540-0707 British-American Chamber ............... 407-226-7251 Caribbean-American Chamber .......... 407-644-2049 East Orlando Chamber ........................ 407-277-595 Econonic Development Council ........ 407-847-3174
Greater Haitian-American Chamber .... 407-487-1855 Hispanic Chamber ............................ 407-428-5870 Indian- American Chamber .............. 407-481-8191 Orlando Regional Chapter ................ 407-418-4499 Oviedo Chamber ............................... 407-365-6500 Sanford Chamber .............................. 407-322-2212
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Tourist Associations for Caribbean Travel Antigua & Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize British Virgin Islands Caribbean Tourism Org. Cayman Islands Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Haiti Jamaica One Caribbean St. Kitts/Nevis ST. Lucia St. Vincent & Grenadines Trinidad & Tobago
www.antigua-barbuda.com www.bahamas.com www.Barbados.org www.travelbelize.org www.bvitourism.com www.Caribbeaninvestment.org www.caymanislands.ky www.dominica.dm www.dominicanrepublic.com www.grenadagrenadines.com www.haiti.org www.visitjamaica.com www.Onecaribbean.org www.Stkitts-nevis.com www.Stlucia.org www.svgtourism.com www.visittnt.com
DRIVER’S LICENSES Ocoee 407-656-2393 Orlando 407-275-4058 Sanford 407-330-6721 Winter Park 407-623-1098 E-PASS 407-82E-PASS or 407-823-7277
BUS SERVICE LYNX 445 W. Amelia St. Suite 800, Orlando, FL 407-423-8747 Provides door to door van service for handicapped and elderly Advantage 407-841-2279 Provides bus services to seniors at one-third regular price Lynx 407-841-8240 Free shuttle service at 19 locations in a 3 mile downtown loop Carpooling/rideshare 407-843-7665 www.golynx.com
SCHOOL DISTRICTS Lake County Public Schools 352-343-3531 Orange County Public Schools 407-317-3200 Osceola County Public Schools 407-870-4907 Seminole County Public Schools 407-320-0000
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Community & Youth Services .407-246-2285 Healthy Family Orange 407-317-3500 Summer Camp 407-246-2800
LIBRARIES Lake County Public Library 352-243-1840 Orange County Public Library 407-835-7323 Osceola County Public Library 407-935-0777 Seminole County Public Library 407-339-4000
IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICES Dept of Justice 800-375-5283 Passports Orange County Clerk of Court 407-836-2058 Social Security Administration 407-648-6673 Federal Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 IRS 800-829-1040 Citizen Information Center 800-688-9889 Caribbean Bar Association (caribbeanbar.org) Orange County Bar Association 407-422-4537 Legal Aid Society 407-841-8310 Greater Orlando Legal Services 407-841-7777 www.ins.usdoj.gov
NEWCOMERS INFORMATION Automobiles Orange County Tax Collector Tags & Registration 407-836-4145 Parking Bureau (Towed or Booted cars) 407-246-2451 Auto Tag Registration ( Seminole County ) 407-665-1000 Driver’s Licenses Ocoee 407-656-2393 Orlando 407-275-4058 Sanford 407-330-6721 Winter Park 407-623-1098 E-PASS 407-82E-PASS or 407-823-7277 — Continued on page ?? —
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FEDERAL & USCIS ( NIS ) US Citizenship & Immigration Services: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm. or http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic USCIS Web site has more information on the policies, procedures, forms, and fees involved in immigrating to the U.S. Service Center (800) 375-5283 Orlando Sub INS Office 9403 Trade Port Drive, Orlando, FL 32827 Call 1 (800) 870-3676 to have forms mailed to you. Orange County Clerk of Court 407-836-2058 Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 IRS 800-829-1040 Citizen Information Center 800-688-9889 Caribbean Bar Information www.caribbeanbar.org Orange County Bar Association 407-422-4537 Legal Aid Society 407-841-8310 Greater Orlando Legal Services 407-841-7777
SENIORS Helpline 800-963-5337 Elder links 407-246-2386 Abuse Hotline 800-962-2873
Seniors First 407-292-0177 Senior Resource Alliance 407-228-1800 Beardall Senior Center 407-246-2637
STREETS Lights 407-737-4222 Flooding/potholes/cleaning 407-246-2238 Closures 407-246-2281
TREES Fallen Trees Parks Bureau 407-246-2283 Tree Removal (Parks Bureau) 407-246-2283 Street Planting/Replacement 407-246-2283
Trees near Power Lines OUC 407-384-4184 Vacant Lots code enforcement 407-246-2686 Yard Waste 407-246-2314
BUSINESS RESOURCES AUCTIONS City owned Property: www.CityofOrlando.net Office of Purchasing & Materials 407-246-2121 Office of Economic Development 407-246-2821 Better Business Bureau 407-621-3300 Business Licenses www.Cityoforlando.net Office of Permitting Services 407-246-2204 Building Inspections 407-246-2271 Black Business Investment Fund BBIF 407-649-4780
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REAL ESTATE RESOURCES Downtown Development Board 407-246-2555 Landlord/Tenant Disputes 407-246-2150 Variances/zoning 407-246-2175 Licenses & Permits 407-246-2271 Office of Permitting Services www.Cityoforlando.net
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS If you are interested in International Trade and learning more about getting started in importing and exporting, you should go to the following sources for further information: U.S. Dept of Commerce www.ita.doc.gov/ Enterprise Florida www.eflorida.com 407-316-4600 Economic Development Commission of Central Florida 407-422-7159 Metro Orlando International Affairs (MOIAC) www.orlandoedc.com
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CHURCHES/MANDIRS/MOSQUES AND TEMPLES Buddhist Temples • Greater Orlando Bahai Center 407-894-1777 1229 Hillcrest St, Orlando, Fl 32803 • WAT Florida Dhammaram 407-397-9552 2421 Old Vineland Rd, Kissimmee. Florida • Long Van Temple 407-679-9738 6021 Corneila Ave, Orlando, FL 32807 Christian Churches • First Baptist Church of Central Flroida 407-293-4571 800 N. PineHills Rd Orlando • International Bible Church 407-445-9839 87 N. Clarke Rd, Orlando • New Covenant Church of Central Florida 407-864-0411 P.O. Box 781164. Orlando Fl 32878 • Power’s Drive Baptist Church 407-295-2880 3311 N. Powers Drive, Orlando • St. Andrew’s Catholic Church 407-293-0730 801 N. Hastings St. Orlando • St John the Baptist Episcopal Church 407-295-1923 1000 Bethune Dr, Orlando • St Michael’s Episcopal Church 407-843-8448 2499 N. Westmorland Dr, Orlando Hindu Temples/Mandirs • Hindu Society Of Central Florida 407-699-5277 1994 Lake Dr, Casselberry, Fl 32707 • Sai Darbar Orlando 407-445-2520 5230 Cona Reef Ct, Orlando, Fl 32810 • Santoshi Ma Temple 407-298-2425 10900 Park Ridge Gotha Rd. Windermere www.saraswatidevimandir.com • Saraswati Devi Mandir 1453 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, Fl 32838 • Shree Marie Ammaa Devi Temple 407-293-7352 512 Hudson St, Orlando, Fl 32835 • Shri Devi Bhavan 407-822-8057 6206 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Fl 32835 — Continued on next page —
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• Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir 407-654-0826 251 Klondike Ave, Pine Hills, Fl 32811 • Shri Shivdham Hindu Temple & Yoga Ashram 407-380-2661 460 O’Berry Hoover Rd, Orlando, Fl 32825 • Shri Surya Narayan Mandir 407-298-6187 8406 Clarcona Ocoee Rd. Orlando, Fl 32801 • Siddha Yoga Meditation Center of Orlando 407-629-9165 • Swaminarayan Mandir 407-857-0091 1325 W. Oakridge Rd, Orlando, Fl 32809
Mosques/Masjids • Islamic Center of Kissimmee 407-390-1100 2350 Old Vineland Rd, Kissimmee, Fl 43746 • Islamic Center of Orlando Jama Masjid 407-238-2700 11543 Ruby Lake Rd, Orlando, Fl 32836 • Islamic Center of Osceola County 407-944-4353 2417 N. Central Ave. Kissimmee, Fl 24746 • Islamic Center of South Lake County 407-654-2895 14826 Lost Lake Rd, Clermont, Fl 34711 • Islamic Society of Central Florida 407-273-8363 1089 N. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Fl 32807 • Masjid Al-Aziz 407-240-4961 7501 Satellite Blvd., Orlando, Fl 32837 • Masjid Al-Hakim 407-474-4876 1350-B Gilpin Ct, Deltona, Fl 32725 • Masjid Al-Haq 407-835-9600 545 W. Central Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32801 • Masjid Al-Ihsaan 407-381-8203 6630 Pershing Avenue,Orlando, Fl 32822 • Masjid Al-Mumin 321-266-1883 1011 S. Washington Ave., Titusville Fl 32780 • Masjid Al-Quddus 407-481-4393 312 S. Parramore Ave, Orlando, Fl 32805 • Masjid Al-Rahim 407-523-7882 4962 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando Fl 32811 • Masjid Al-Rahaman 407-273-7750 1089 N. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Fl 32807 • Masjid Al-Salaam 407-688-7211 2917 S. Orlando Ave, Sanford, Fl 32773 • Masjid Taqwa 407-944-4353 Kissimmee, FL • Masjidu-Tazkiah Foundation of Lights Inc 407-592-5457 120 Floral St, Orlando, Fl 34761
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CONSULAR SERVICES FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS ABROAD Passport information, U.S. Visa and other consular services http://travel.state.gov.com/
◆ ◆ ◆ TRAVEL SMARTS ◆ ◆ ◆ June 01, 2009: ALL US citizens re-entering the US even from Canada must show valid passports or other approved documentation. For more information on changes go to www.getyouhome.gov AMTRAK can get 15, 30 OR 45 Day USA Rail passes that can be used to travel anywhere in the USA within 180 days from Purchase date. Cost $389- $749 for adults. Buy Online at www.amtrak.com or Call 800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245) www.milemaven.com ................................. offers links to limited time offers for airline bonus miles. www.momondo.com ................................................................ checks approx 600 sites for low prices. www.yapta.com ....................................................... tracks fare changes and can help you get refunds www.tripit.com ..................................................... organizes all details of a trip on a private web page
◆ ◆ ◆ STARTING A BUSINESS ◆ ◆ ◆ Alcoholic Beverage & Tobacco Licenses www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/abt/index.html Florida Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Division 407-245-0785 400 W. Robinson Street, N. Tower (Hurston Bldg.), Room 709 Orlando, Fl 32801 Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs & Fictitious Names 850-245-6051 Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations Clifton Building, 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301 www.sunbiz.org — Continued on next page —
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Federal Tax Information Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 407-660-5830 850 Trafalgar Ct., Maitland, Fl 32751 www.irs.gov/businesses/index.html Gasoline Dealer’s License Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 850-488-9740 3125 Conner Boulevard, Lab 1 Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1650 www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/std/petinsp.html Hotels & Restaurants DBPR - Division of Hotels and Restaurants 850-487-1395 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1011 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/index.html Sales & Use Tax/Solid Waste and Surcharge Tax 1-800-352-3671 Florida Department of Revenue http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/eservices/filepay.html State Licensing, Permits & Regulations (Business Specific) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-488-3022 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0800 http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/ or Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation 850-488-3022 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee Fl 32399 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ Caribbean Development Bank www.caribank.org The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is the region’s premiere development finance institution. Established by an agreement signed in Kingston, Jamaica on October 18th, 1969 which came into force on January 26, 1970, the bank seeks to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of the region. It serves its member countries by assisting with the identification and financing of development projects and programs especially in areas such as infrastructure maintenance and upgrading, social development including education and small business development. All the English-speaking independent Caribbean countries are members of the bank along with Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Mexico, Montserrat, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Venezuela. Non-regional members of the bank which do not borrow but instead contribute financing are - Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. The bank is headquartered in Barbados and its current President is Guyanese, Dr. Compton Bourne. Caribbean Tourism Organization www.caribbeantravel.com The Caribbean Tourism Development Company (CTDC) is a marketing and business development unit, owned equally by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Its mission is: To own, promote, protect, advance and enhance the Caribbean brand. The CTDC combines the resources of the Caribbean region’s destinations, accommodations and service providers to create a viable, cohesive, business unit that is able to identify commercial opportunities and allow the members of CHTA and CTO to benefit collectively from those opportunities in ways that individually they could not.
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BEFORE THE HURRICANE ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ • Develop your own plan. Relocate if you live in a mobile home or in an evacuation zone. • Get supplies necessary to protect your property - Remember windows are more usually smashed by flying debris and should be boarded up rather than taped. • Make a complete inventory of your personal property. Videotaping each room and its contents especially with serial numbers of the machines visible would be advisable. • Trim your trees or remove trees that can damage your home. • Go over your insurance policies. Keep insurance policies, medical records, bank account numbers, social security cards, title or warranty deeds to house, cars etc. in a waterproof container. • Safeguard your pet by having proper id, immunization records and medications on hand. • Arrange a safe place or pet shelter for your pet if necessary. Most shelters will not allow pets. • Keep a can of spray paint (in case of damage you may need it to identify your home for the insurance adjusters) • Videoing the property and contents room by room BEFORE the hurricane could take care of this. • If you cannot reach your agent or insurance company, call the Florida Department of Financial Services 1-800-22STORM (1-800-227-8676 • Beware of unlicensed adjusters. Ask to see the adjuster’s Florida’s License. Verify a license by calling 1-800-227-8676 • If you use a public adjuster you must pay a percentage of the settlement you receive. The fee is capped at 10% of the claim amount, but you can negotiate lower. Do not pay the adjuster upfront. • If you do not have Homeowners insurance or your damages are not covered by your insurance, call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362 for Disaster Assistance). • Hearing & Speech impaired, call TDD: 1-800-462-7585 (www.fema.gov.) • Have the following information available when you call: you and your spouse’s Social Security number; address and zip code of damaged property. Numbers you may need: FEMA Registration ........................................ 1-800-621-FEMA TTY for speech impaired ................................. 1-800-462-7585 FEMA Fraud Detection .................................... 1-800-323-8603 National Flood Insurance Program ................... 1-800-720-1090 U.S. Small Business Administration ................ 1-800-359-2227 Social Security Administration ...................... 1-800-772-1213 Internal Revenue Service .................................. 1-800-829-1040 Housing & Urban Development HUD ............. 1-800-669-9777 Dept of Veterans Affairs ................................... 1-800-827-1000 If you have property damage and you have Homeowner s insurance: Immediately report the damage to your insurance agent. The agent will then prepare a Notice Of Loss form and assign an adjuster to help you. The adjuster should call within a few days and be out to see the property shortly after that. Start cleaning up, but keep records and descriptions of all the discarded property so that these can be included in your losses. Go through room-by-room compiling an inventory of all damaged and missing goods. Include all manufacturer’s names, dates of purchases and prices. Try to find receipts and proofs of purchase, as these will help speed up claims. Videoing the property and contents room by room BEFORE the hurricane could take care of this. If you cannot reach your agent or insurance company, call the Florida Department of Financial Services 1-800-22STORM (1-800-227-8676) Beware of unlicensed adjusters. Ask to see the adjuster’s Florida’s License. Verify a license by calling 1-800-227-8676
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USEFUL WEBSITES www.indeed.com Pulls job listings from thousands of websites, job boards, newspapers, businesses and professional organizations. www.buzgate.org A great list of free resources available by state, to small business both established and start-ups. www.libraryspot.com Reference directory for dictionaries, encyclopedias, legal guides, health guides, maps, public records, genealogical resources, zipcodes etc. www.bjpinchbeck.com Homework helper will link up to over 800 educational websites sorted by subject. www.disaboom.com Information and support for people with disabilities and their caregivers
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COMPUTER SMARTS Virus Protection If you are one of the millions of people that pay bills online or login to view your bank account balance. It is highly recommended that you have some sort of reputable anti-virus protection software to prevent bugs from getting on your computer and from hackers getting your personal information. Data Backup Data protection is crucial for protecting your business’s continuity. If your only data backup is on a computer, and the hard disk fails or is damaged by a power surge, your business data is gone. And having paper copies of business data isn’t adequate data protection; what if your business premises burn to the ground or experience severe flooding? Once again the data you need to carry on your business could be irretrievably lost. For adequate data protection, you need to establish a data backup system that follows these three steps: archive business data regularly; create data backups on reliable media, keep updated data backups in a secure, off-site location. Sync Your Phone to the Cloud Avoid those embarrassing “lost my cellphone, please send me your contact info” e-mails by syncing your data online. iPhone owners can use MobileMe ($100 per year) to sync contacts, calendars, and other info with a Mac or PC and with a password-protected Web site. The free Google Sync can pair an online calendar and contact list with a BlackBerry, Nokia or Sony Ericsson phone, an iPhone, or any phone running Windows Mobile. If you don’t carry any of these cellies, check the backup services offered by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. www.apple.com/mobileme/ www.google.com/mobile/default/sync.html Right-Click When You Web Surf All Web browsers offer some handy look-up feature when you highlight a word or phrase and click the right mouse button. (Mac users with a single-button mouse can do so by clicking while holding the ‘CTL’ key.) A right-click in Firefox allows you to look up the word in your default search engine. Safari lets you check your search engine, your hard drive, an online dictionary or thesaurus, and Wikipedia. But Internet Explorer 8 outdoes them all by allowing you to install dozens of “accelerators” that do a lot more, including translating, defining, looking up in a search engine, sending via email, or posting to Facebook. Email Links Don’t click on links within e-mails that ask for your personal information. Fraudsters use these links to lure people to phony Web sites that looks just like the real sites of the company, organization, or agency they’re impersonating. If you follow the instructions and enter your personal information on the Web site, you’ll deliver it directly into the hands of identity thieves. To check whether the message is really from the company or agency, call it directly or go to its Web site (use a search engine to find it). This article is brought to you by Richard Ali, CEO of Global Tech Solutions, LLC. Phone: 407-497-2824 Email: Richard@gtsllc.biz Web: www.globaltechsolutions.biz
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ntigua and Barbuda provides a hospitable environment and generous in centives to encourage foreign investments. The government offers numerous concessions to investors, particularly if the investment is substantial. Some typical concessions include: • Waiver of all import duties on consumption tax on importation of materials and equipment used in the company’s operations. • The right to repatriate all capital royalties, dividends and profits, free of all taxes. • Export oriented businesses are eligible for tax rebates. • A tax holiday of 5-15 years is available with 10 year extension under certain circumstances. Antigua & Barbuda Chamber of Commerce Box 774 St. John’s Antigua Tel: (268) 462-0743 Fax: (268) 462-4575 Antigua & Barbuda Manufacturers Association P.O Box 115 St. John’s Antigua Tel: (268) 462-1536 Fax: (268) 462-1912 Barbuda Chamber of Commerce & Industry 1st Floor Nemwil House Collymore Rock St. Michael, Barbados Tel: (246) 426-2056/0747 Fax: (246429-2907) E-Mail: bdscham@caribsurf.com Antigua & Barbuda Small Business Association P.O Box 1401 St. John’s Antigua Tel: (268) 461-5741
Hon. Ian Sweeney Consul General Consulate of Antigua & Barbuda 25 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 300 Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-381-6762 Fax: 305-381-7908 Email: cganubar@bellsouth.net
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Barbados
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arbados offers a favorable environment for investors with bureaucratic requirements kept to a minimum. A wide range of investment incentives have been designed to encourage foreign investment in certain sectors.
These include: Information Technology, Call Centers, Financial Services, International Insurance, International Business, and Manufacturing. Some of the concessions offered are: • Duty-Free entry of Barbados made products into the USA, EU, Canada, Venezuela, Columbia and CARICOM. • Exemption from taxes on corporate profits for 15 years on companies manufacturing for export. • No withholding taxes on dividends, interest, management fees and royalties paid to non-residents. Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (Miami) 150 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1000 Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 Tel: (305) 442-2269 Fax: (305) 567-2844 U.S Department of Commerce Caribbean Division 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW Room 3035 Washington, D.C. 20230 Tel: (202) 482-1658 Fax: (202) 482-0464
Hon. Colin Mayers Consul General Consulate of Barbados 150 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1000 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: 305-442-1994 Telefax: 305-567-2844 Email: miami@foreign.gov.bb
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Dominican Republic
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he Dominican Republic’s free trade zones offers 100% exemption from all taxes, duties, charges and fees affecting production and export activities in these zones. Zones located on the border with Haiti enjoy the incentives for 25 years, while other zones enjoy 15 year incentives. The Dominican Republic has special trade agreements with USA and EU and its close proximity to USA and favorable business environment makes it an ideal business location.
Some of the incentives offered: • Exemption from Corporate Income taxes, Business taxes including VAT. • Exemption from Incorporation and Capital Increase Taxes, Municipal taxes and Export duties. • Exemption from Taxes on Title transfer of real property, construction and mortgages. American Chamber of Commerce of The Dominican Republic Avenida Sarasota No.20 Torre Empresarial 6to. Piso. Apartado Postal 95-2 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Tel: (809) 381-0777 Fax: (809) 381-0286 E-Mail: amcham@verizon.net.do Dominican Export Promotion Center-New York 1501 Broadway, Suite 410 New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 768-2480 Fax: (212) 768-2677 E-Mail: Carlos.Silver@cei-rd.gov.do Dominican Export Promotion Center- Washington 1715 22nd Street N.W., Washington D.C 20008 Tel: (202) 332-6280 Fax: (202) 265-8057 E-Mail: Judith.Marcano@cei-rd.go.do
Hon. Rafael Maximo Gomez Consulate of Dominican Republic 1038 Brickell Avenue, 1st Floor Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-358-3220 Fax: 305-358-2318
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Grenada
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he Government of Grenada offers a wide range of incentives to potential investors. These are based on Tax relief and exemption from customs duties. Generally there are no restrictions on remittances of capital, earnings on, and liquidation proceeds from the direct non-resident investments. Investors involved in the construction or equipment of hotels can enjoy: • Full exemption on profits for 10 years. • Duty free importation of hotel equipment and building materials for construction and operation of hotels. Investors in local manufacturing inputs and services are offered: • Full exemption of taxes on corporate profits for 15 years. • Exemption from duties and taxes on plant, machinery, equipment, spare parts, raw materials and components. Grenada Chamber of Commerce & Grenada Manufacturing Council PO Box 129, Tempest. St Georges, Grenada Tel: (473) 440-2937 Fax: (473) 440-4100 Grenada Marketing & National Importing Board Young St. St Georges, Grenada Tel: (473) 440-1791 Fax_473) 440-4152 Grenada Industrial Development Corporation Frequente Industrial Park Frequente, St. Georges, Grenada Tel: (473) 444-1035 Fax: (473) 444-4828
Hon Derek James Consulate of Grenada 800 2nd Avenue, Ste 400 New York, NY10017 Telephone: 212-599-0301 www.grenadaconsulate.com
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Guyana
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he Government of Guyana provides 3 forms of incentives to foreign investors: General incentives, Special incentives and Sectoral incentives (agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, mining, tourism, fisheries, housing, information and communications and garments and textiles.)
Some General incentives include: • Full and unrestricted repatriation of capital, profits, and dividends • Zero rating on customs duty and consumption tax on raw material used for export goods. • Zero rating on customs duty and consumption tax on most items of plant, machinery and equipment. • Double taxation treaties exist with USA, EU, Canada and CARICOM. • Unlimited loss carryover of losses from previous year. • Many products produced in Guyana have preferential access into USA, EU and Canada. Guyana Export Promotions Council (GEPC) Sophia Exhibition Complex Georgetown, Guyana Tel: (592) 225-6313 Fax: (592) 226-3400 E-Mail: Gepc@sndp.org.gy Guyana Office for Investment 190 Camp & Church Streets Georgetown, Guyana Tel: (592) 225-0653/ 225-0658, 227-0653 Fax: (592) 225-0655 Email: goinvest@sdnp.org.gy Guyana Manufacturers Association 157 Waterloo Street, Georgetown, Guyana Tel: (592) 227-4295 Fax: (592) 227-0670
Hon. Ramzan Roshanali Honorary Consul Consulate of Guyana 795 NW 72nd Street Miami, Florida 33150 Tel: (786) 235 0431 Fax: (305) 693 9313 Email: GuyanaConsulate@aol.com
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Haiti
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he Haitian government is committed to a free market system, and offers two types of incentives for foreign investment in the form of customs duty incentives and income tax incentives. Companies involved in business in Haiti are guaranteed the following privileges: • Free disposal of their properties. • Protection of their trademarks, patents, labels, and other forms of intellectual property rights. • Minimal Sate intervention, and reduced Government regulated prices for Oil, energy, telecommunications, transportation and minimum wages. • Products originating from Haiti have preferential access to most markets in the industrialized world. Haitian American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HAMCHAM) First National City Bank Route de Delmas, B.P. 13486 Delmas, Haiti Tel: (509) 246-2600 Hon. Ralph Latorture Fax: (509) 246-0985 Consul General Consulate of Haiti Haitian Manufacturers Association 259 S.W. 13th St. 199 Route de Delmas Miami, FL 33130 Port-au-Prince, Haiti Telephone: 305- 859-2003/2309 Tel: (509) 246-4509 Fax: 305-854-7441 Fax: (509) 246-2211 Email: Haitianconsulate@bellsouth.net E-Mail: info@adih.org Hotel & Tourist Association of Haiti B.P. 2562 Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tel: (509) 257-1920 Fax: (509) 257-6137
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he Government of Jamaica offers the follwing broad incentives to encourage foreign investment:
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Tax holidays for business located in free-trade zones and special development areas. Tax holidays for industrial enterprises, tourism projects and agricultural activities. Double taxation treaties exists with major developed countries. Duty exemptions on capital goods, raw materials and building materials for approved investments. • Low establishment and production and operational costs. Under the Jamaica Free Zone Act investors are allowed to operate solely with foreign exchange in specific activities such as warehousing, manufacturing, processing, refining, assembling, packaging and service operations such as insurance, banking, and professional services. Many goods produced in Jamaica enjoy preferential access to EU, USA and Canada and CARICOM. Jamaica Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 172 Kingston, Jamaica Tel: (876) 922-0150 Fax: (876) 924-9056 Jamaica Manufacturers Association 85 A Duke St. Kingston 10, Jamaica Tel: (876) 922-8880 Fax: (876) 922-9205 Jamaica Trade Point (JAMPRO) 18 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10, Jamaica Tel: (876) 978-7755 Fax: (876) 946-0090 E-Mail: jampro@investjamaica.com
Hon. Sandra Grant-Griffiths Consul General Consulate of Jamaica 25 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 609 Miami, FL 33131 Telephone: 305-374-8431 Telefax: 305-577-4970 www.jamaicacgmiami.org
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St Lucia
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he Government of St. Lucia encourages local and foreign investment in its main economic sectors including manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and services.
Incentives include: • Tax holidays up to 15 years • Waiver of import duty and Consumption tax on imported plant, machinery and equipment as well as imported raw materials and packaging materials. • Tax relief on export earnings and Carry Forward of Losses. • Unrestricted repatriation of all profits and capital. There are special development areas at Vieux-Fort, Anse La Raye, Soufriere, Canaries and Denny which will qualify for concessions for the following areas of investment: Conference Centers, Residential Complexes, commercial or industrial buildings, Office complexes, Tourism projects and Fisheries-based activities.
St. Lucia Industrial & Small Business Association La Clery P.O. Box 309 Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 454-7701 Fax: (758) 454-7703 E-Mail: slisba@candw.lc St. Lucia Manufacturers Association Monplaisir Building, Brazil St. Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 452-1968 St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture PO Box 482 Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 452-3165 Fax: (758) 453-6907 E-Mail: Chamber@candw.lc
Hon. Kent M. Hippolyte Consul General Consulate of Saint Lucia 1101 Brickell Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, Fl 33131 Tel: 305-586-3076 Email: kenth@stluciacg.com
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rinidad and Tobago’s government is firmly committed to maintaining a Business friendly environment.
Some of the concessions offered to foreign businesses are: • • • • • • •
Provision of industrial sites and developed industrial accommodation. Training subsidies for developing new skills. Export allowances, promotion and assistance. Double taxation relief and Loss write-off provisions. Exemption from corporation tax on profits and tax on dividends. Exemption from VAT for companies exporting 80% of production. Concessions from import duty on Raw material, machinery and equipment for approved industrial projects. Hon. Ms. Laura Marie West Consul General Tourism Development Company Republic of Trinidad & Tobago Level 1, Maritime Center 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800 #29 Tenth Avenue, Barataria Miami, FL 33131 Republic of Trinidad And Tobago. Telephone: 305-374-2199 Tel: (868) 675-7034 Fax: 305-374-3199 Fax: (868) 675-7722 Email: ttmiami@worldnet.att.net Website: www.tdc.co.tt www.ttcgmiami.com Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) TTMA Building #42 Tenth Avenue, Barataria, Trinidad Tel: (868) 675-8862 Fax: (868) 675-9000 E-Mail: Info@ttma.com The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad & Tobago (AMCHAM) 62a Maraval Road, Newtown Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobagos Tel: (868) 622-0340 (868) 622-4466 & (868) 628-2508 Fax: (868) 628-9428 Website: www.amchamtt.com
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he Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) was signed on 24 July 1994 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, with the aim of promoting consultation, cooperation and concerted action among all the countries of the Caribbean, comprising 25 Member States and three Associate Members. Eight other non-independent Caribbean countries are eligible for associate membership. The ACS was established to promote economic cooperation among its members and to encourage a coordinated approach to trade, tourism, transportation, health, science and technology, education, culture and environmental protection. Taken as a group the ACS countries can be considered the world’s fourth largest trading bloc, after the European Union, NAFTA and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
ORGANIZATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES—The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is a grouping of seven islands in the Windward and Leeward chain. These are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada , Montserrat , St. Kitts and Nevis , St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines . The British Virgin Islands and Anguilla are associate members. The organization was established in June 1981 under the Treaty of Basseterre ( the capital of St. Kitts/Nevis) to promote cooperation and economic integration among its members and to pursue joint initiatives in foreign policy, trade and investment promotion, finance, planning, education and legal affairs, civil aviation and sports, among others. There is an OECS Secretariat based in St. Lucia an Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in St. Kitts, an Export Development and Agriculture Diversification Unit (EDADU) in Dominica and an Investment Promotion Service (ECIPS) based in Washington, DC. There is a single Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and a single Eastern Caribbean currency for the seven islands. The exchange rate of the EC dollar is $2.71 to one US dollar. The Caricom Single Market and Economy is intended to benefit the people of the Caribbean by providing better opportunities to produce and sell our goods and services and to attract investment. In recent years allowances have been made for the subsequent inclusion in the Revised Treaty, by way of additional Protocols, new issues such as e-commerce, government procurement, trade in goods from free zones, free circulation of goods, and the rights contingent on the free movement of persons. It will create one large market among the participating member states. The main objectives of the CSME are: full use of labor (full employment) and full exploitation of the other factors of production (natural resources and capital); competitive production leading to greater variety and quantity of products and services to trade with other countries. It is expected that these objectives will in turn provide improved standards of living, work and sustained economic development. Key elements of the Single Market and Economy include: Free movement of goods and services - through measures such as eliminating all barriers to intra-regional movement and harmonizing standards to ensure acceptability of goods and services traded. Right of Establishment - to permit the establishment of CARICOM owned businesses in any Member State without restrictions. A Common External Tariff - a rate of duty applied by all Members of the Market to a product imported from a country which is not a member of the market. Free circulation - free movement of goods imported from extra regional sources which would require collection of taxes at first point of entry into the Region and the provision for sharing of collected customs revenue. Free movement of Capital - through measures such as eliminating foreign exchange controls, convertibility of currencies (or a common currency) and integrated capital market, such as a regional stock exchange. A Common trade policy - agreement among the members on matters related to internal and international trade and a coordinated external trade policy negotiated on a joint basis. Free movement of labor - through measures such as removing all obstacles to intra-regional movement of skills, labor and travel, harmonizing social services (education, health, etc.), providing for the transfer of social security benefits and establishing common standards and measures for accreditation and equivalency.
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