World Bank backs Caribbean’s steady poverty reduction
From Caribbean 360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States– The World Bank has committed US$11.8 billion in the 2013 fiscal year to support Latin America and the Caribbean resilience in the midst of global turmoil The Washington-based financial institution said this includes…
Cayman’s soccer boys go to Disney
More than 70 young soccer stars from the Cayman Islands were in Orlando, Florida form July 15th to July 20th to take part in the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament – 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports…
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. to host second quarter conference call on Monday,
August 12, 2013 GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, Aug 05, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. CWCO -0.49% , which develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in areas of the world where…
Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival parade heats up the city with rhythm, culture and costumes
By Marc Ellison Staff Reporter, Robin Levinson Staff Reporter, Published on Sat Aug From The Star If the sequin-strewn cement at Exhibition Place is any indicator, the 46th annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival was a glittering success. It’s the largest festival…
Finding his lead role in a faraway land
By Bill Speitz From Missoulian Andy Copley went to Los Angeles to be an actor. That’s right, La-La Land. The City of Angels. A Missoula man intent on making it big. Then a funny thing happened while he was there….
Bugatti Made 6 Special Edition Cars To Celebrate The Men Who Shaped Its History
By Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Motor Authority From Business Insider Bugatti will launch six new special editions based on its Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, celebrating the men that have shaped its history. The series is called the Les Légendes de Bugatti (Bugatti…
Belize issues dengue alert following Central America outbreak
From Caribbean360 The Ministry of Health said it was urging the public to seek medical attention if they experience a high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain or a rash. BELMOPAN, Belize, Friday August 2, 2013…
Cuba’s first solar power plant starts operating
From Latin American Herald Tribune HAVANA – Cuba’s first solar power plant is in operation, helping the island reduce its reliance on imported oil, state media reported Sunday. The new power plant, which has 14,100 panels built in Cuba, will…
Sagicor Jamaica to restructure
From The Jamaican Gleaner Sagicor Jamaica has got court approval to restructure its operations under which all companies within the group will become subsidiaries of a new holding company. Under the new scheme the new Sagicor Jamaica Group will become…
“Christopher Columbus must be smiling”
By Colin E. H. Croft from Kaieteur News “Caribbean Premier League completes the cricketing circle!” Christopher Columbus, credited with discovering the New World, including the Americas and Caribbean, must be smiling in his grave! While probably not being a closet…
