Bahamas’ leading daily launches new campaign to address rising crime rate
From Paco Nunez The McCabe Project to explore the social and psychological roots of criminality in the Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas, September 23, 2013: In the middle of a massive government crackdown on crime The Tribune newspaper, the Bahamas’ leading daily,…
Jamaican businesswoman charged with human trafficking
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday September 24, 2013, CMC – Jamaican law enforcement authorities have charged a businesswoman and two members of her family with facilitating human trafficking. The Organised Crime Investigation Division (OCID) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has…
Abu Bakr blanks Commission of Inquiry
By Peter Richards, From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prominent Barbadian jurist Sir David Simmons Monday called on the Trinidad and Tobago government to review the Commission of Inquiry legislation after the leader of the Jamaat-al Muslimeen group failed to…
In Mexico, critics say political corruption worsened impact of dual storms
By Elisabeth Malkin From New York Times MEXICO CITY — The twin storms that tore through the country this week, unleashing rains that sent mud crashing down hillsides, buckling roads and flooding coastal cities, have renewed criticism that corruption and…
Bolt renews contract with PUMA
From Caribbean 360 HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Wednesday September 25, 2013, CMC – German kit-maker PUMA announced on Tuesday that it was renewing its sponsorship deal with Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man. The Jamaican, 27, has been with Puma since 2003,…
Isle of Man: Don’t lie when selling a jet, even to Gadaffi!
Article by Tom Maher, Stephen Dougherty and Paul Blake From Dougherty Quinn At times it must be fun being a judge. Last month, Mr Justice Peter Smith, an English judge, found himself telling His Royal Highness Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal…
Trinidad police investigate ‘execution-style’ killing of two foreigners
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday October 2, 2013, CMC – Police are investigating the death of two foreign nationals whose bullet riddled bodies were found in the forest in Central Trinidad on Tuesday. Police have identified the couple as Gladys…
Team of US scientists to assess threats in Caribbean
From The Windsor Star Team of US scientists to explore underwater faults, volcanoes to assess threats in Caribbean Photos: Students look at the Hercules, a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, during a guided tour on the exploration vessel, the Nautilus,…
TradeWinds offers the ultimate Caribbean vacation experience on water
(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES – October 7th, 2013 – TradeWinds first started offering fully crewed catamaran cruise vacations in 1999 and today operates a vacation club comprising of more than 4,000 members that love the experiences they offer. Now, that experience…
The glamorous job of owning an audio business
By Paul McGowan PS Audio Taking one for the team My job’s pretty cool. I get to be involved with music, work with bright people and travel all over the world. Sounds pretty glamorous as I write these words but…