Himachal to revive Handicraft and Handloom Corporation
by My Himachal News bureau on: September 6, 2007
myHimachal, India
State Government would revive the State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation keeping in view its importance in revival of the traditional art and craft of the State. This was revealed by Virbhadra Singh, Chief Minister while reviewing the possibilities of reviving the Corporation in the best interest of the artisans of the State here last evening Continue reading
Handicraft exporters lose out as builders flout green norms
Arpit Parashar
Delhi Newsline, India
NOIDA, September 03: HUNDREDS of small and medium exporters of cottage products stand to lose international customers as builders of a Noida mart have “failed†to comply with environment law.
The Union Ministry of Environment & Forests has ordered a halt to construction of the second phase of the Indian Expo Centre & Mart Ltd (IEML) as stipulated arrangements have not been made for multi-level parking, sewage treatment, waste disposal, saving energy, and tapping solar power. The ministry issued orders to halt work on May 26. However, IEML managing director Rakesh Kumar told Newsline that it was stopped only “a few weeks back.†Those in the know say that obtaining clearance and completing construction could take at least six months. Continue reading
Andros artisans impress BAIC
By GLADSTONE THURSTON
The Freeport News, Bahamas
BI Service
NORTH ANDROS – Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) Execu-tive Chairman Edison Key has thrown his support behind artisansin North Andros in their quest to retake the market from “cheap, fake imports.”
“The millions of tourists who visit our shores each year say they don’t want fake, foreign imports,” said Key. “They want something authentically Bahamian. And, from what I see here in Andros, I am impressed. I can say that we are well on our way. You have my support.” Continue reading
Talahib is income-earner for Isabela villagers
By Villamor Visaya Jr.
INQ7.net, Philippines
Northern Luzon Bureau
Last updated 09:44pm (Mla time) 09/02/2007
JONES, Isabela–Talahib (cogon), a weed that grows abundantly in this interior town but largely ignored by residents, is providing livelihood to weavers in 42 villages here.
Jovito Uy Sr., former municipal planning and development coordinator here, says the project, which uses talahib in handicraft making, earned the town a Galing Pook Award in 1997 for tapping indigenous resources to augment livelihood opportunities in the rural areas. Continue reading
Credibility of a businessman decides his future’
GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India
Three decades in business has chiseled him into a successful businessman. When he recalls his early days in business, it was the lack of experience that made him to suffer. But his indefatigable efforts soon fructified and he scaled the heights of success. He credits his entire group for the accomplishments his company has achieved over past three decades. Meraj Ahmad Qureshi, Managing Director, Meraj Group of Industries talks to GK reporter Mudasir Ali in an interview. Excerpts: Continue reading
BeyoÄŸlu’s second Gold Hands Festival begins
Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey
ISTANBUL – Anatolia News Agency
The second Gold Hands Festival began Tuesday in Istanbul’s BeyoÄŸlu district. The festival, which will run through Sept. 6, is organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry in Taksim Gezi Park. BeyoÄŸlu’s Mayor Ahmet Misbah Demircan said that there are 73 artists contributing to the festival from 33 different cities around Turkey.
“I am very happy that there is a big improvement this year, when compared with last years festival,” said Demircan and added, “Artists are the biggest part of our culture. Even though they lost some of their market share with the industrial revolution, I am still hopeful because people prefer natural and handmade goods.” Continue reading
Cameroon: Gov’t Supports Bamenda Machine Project with CFA 20 Million
Cameroon Tribune (Yaoundé)
29 August 2007
Posted to the web 29 August 2007
AllAfrica.com, Washington
Choves Loh
Minister Etoundi Ngoa during a working visit urged operators to group themselves into cooperatives to ease funding.
North West operators in the small and medium sized sector have acknowledged inspiration from the visiting Minister, Laurent Serge Etoundi Ngoa who spent August 22-24 encouraging and promoting activities of the young ministry in Bamenda. On the spot, the minister listened to heights and speed brakes that haunt progress in the sector. Speaker after Speaker during the visit hailed the creation of the ministry as the positive way forward after years of crying in the rain. Continue reading
Artifacts producers to use innovations for market exports.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya
Written By:Emmanuel Toili , Posted: Mon, Aug 27, 2007
Crafts and Textiles produced locally for commercial purposes require novel designs to compete in the European Union – EU markets.
The Export Promotion Council Supply Chain Development Manager, Lucy Waithaka says the market is demanding new handicrafts products that will require innovative designs in meeting specific seasonal niche. Continue reading
US door for handicraft made by women
Fiji Times, Fiji
PLANS are in motion to export handicrafts made by women in the Northern Division to the United States, says Interim Social Welfare Minister, Adi Laufitu Malani.
Adi Laufitu revealed this during her meeting with the committee of the National Centre for Small and Micro Enterprises Development in Labasa yesterday.
She said the interim Government was looking at products such as tapa, kuta, mats and other handicraft work that were of interest in the American market.
She said they were looking at arranging the exports under “duty-free” privileges.
“We want the women in the Northern Division to take advantage of the opportunity where they can sell certain goods to the US without paying duty,” Adi Laufitu said. Continue reading
Few shops open for cruise liner’s visit
Fiji Times, Fiji
AHANDFUL of handicraft sellers had the chance to make money yesterday when the cruise liner Pacific Sun called into Suva.
The ship, which set sail from Australia with more than 200 passengers, will sail through South Pacific ports before returning to Sydney.
But visitors on board had limited shopping opportunities because most boutiques were closed. Continue reading
