Now that’s what we call a seadog
From Daily Mail UK Dashing dachshund dresses as ship’s captain, shark and pirate on his luxury Caribbean getaway Canadian dog owner Ryan Beauchesne dresses his pet in jaunty outfits Dachshund Crusoe sported range of outfits for on his recent holiday…
Racist New Hampshire Police Commissioner not sorry for calling Obama the N word in public
By Joe Coscarelli From New York Magazine A small-town elected official was in a local restaurant last month when he took an opportunity to express his opinion of the president. Robert Copeland, a member of the police commission in Wolfeboro,…
Chris Packham: Put wildlife before humans – and stop killing childhood
By Sherna Noah From Western Daily Press Human beings need to stop prioritising themselves over the environment and help wildlife instead of “chasing cures for cancer”, Springwatch presenter Chris Packham has said. The outspoken naturalist, 53, also criticised Sir Richard…
Caribbean shipping conference a success, say delegates
From Caribbean News Now MIAMI, USA — Delegates who attended the 13th annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference (CSEC) have described the conference as “well-organized and excellent.” The conference, which was held over three days, May 12 – 14, 2014, achieved…
Kudos to CXC
From Trinidad Express Newspapers The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is to be congratulated for its progressive introduction of five new subjects to be taught at the level of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). All five subjects will be available…
Minister Moniz outlines lionfish control plan [for Bermuda]
From Bernews Following a collaborative effort between Government, NGOs, and the Lionfish Taskforce, a Control Plan for the invasive lionfish has been completed, Minister of Health and Environment Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly on Friday [May 16], Minister…
Fossil feces tell the tale of ancient Caribbean migration
Paul Hamaker Paeleontology Examiner From Examiner.com Fossilized feces known as coprolites have been used for the first time to verify the movements of ancient Americans from South America to the islands of the Caribbean about 1,500 years ago. The research…
Former CEO of BVI firm indicted for allegedly bribing government officials
From Caribbean360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States, CMC – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) says the former co-chief executive officer of PetroTiger Ltd – a British Virgin Islands (BVI) oil and gas company with operations in Colombia and offices…
Apple and Google agree to dismiss all direct legal action between themselves
By Alex Wilhelm from Techcrunch Late today, Apple and Google announced that they have agreed to dismiss direct lawsuits aimed at one another, and will work together to help push patent reform forward. It’s a huge change for the two…
Fitch Rates Seagate HDD Cayman’s Sr. Unsecured Notes ‘BBB-‘; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK, May 20, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘BBB-‘ rating to Seagate HDD Cayman’s (Seagate HDD) proposed private placement of 10.5-year senior unsecured notes. The notes will be guaranteed by Seagate Technology plc (Seagate), the…
