First case of deadly Middle Eastern virus found in U.S.
By Jason Abbruzzese From Mashable The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed that a case of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome known as MERS has been found in the United States for the first time. The disease has caused…
Children of the Caribbean
“Our mission is to create lasting positive change in the lives of disadvantaged children across the Caribbean so that these children may reach their fullest potential.” Children of the Caribbean was founded on the premise that the lives of all…
IMF Executive Board completes first post-program monitoring for Antigua and Barbuda
By S Coward On April 21, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the first Post Program Monitoring discussion for Antigua and Barbuda. On June 5, 2013, the Board concluded the tenth and final review of…
ECLAC Predicts Latin America and the Caribbean will Grow by 2.7% in 2014
By S Coward Latin American and Caribbean countries will grow an average of 2.7% in 2014 due to limited dynamism of the region’s principal economies, according to new projections from ECLAC. The regional United Nations organization released today its Updated…
JetBlue announces four new non-stops to Caribbean
From Travel Pulse WHY IT RATES: This is another step in JetBlue’s effort over the last few years to increase service throughout the Caribbean. JetBlue is filling a void left by American Airlines, which has reduced its Caribbean deployment in…
Fitch affirms XL’s Ratings following announced life transaction; outlook remains positive
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of XLIT Ltd. (a Cayman Islands subsidiary of XL Group plc) and its property/casualty (re)insurance subsidiaries (collectively XL), including the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’, and the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating…
Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2014 underway
SAINT LUCIA – With more than 65 musical performances, art showcases, and a couture fashion show, the 23rd annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts festival will have travelers moving and shaking across the island. The 12-day celebration kicks off on…
Nicole Reyes’ conviction for Caribbean killing upheld
From BBC Nicole Reyes and Jorge Quintanilla Reyes Nicole Reyes was jailed for killing Jorge Quintanilla Reyes A Cardiff woman jailed for 12 years in the Dominican Republic for killing her husband has had her conviction upheld by the court…
Dominican national sentenced for trafficking identities
From The US Department of Justice Forty-Fifth Defendant Sentenced for Trafficking Identities of Puerto Rican U.S. Citizens A Dominican national was sentenced today for his role in trafficking the identities and corresponding identity documents of Puerto Rican U.S. citizens. Acting…
Venezuela – its natural beauty
Venezuela is struggling to attract tourists despite its natural beauty From news.com.au Boasting the highest waterfall in the world, nearly deserted Caribbean islands and dense jungles with ocean views, Venezuela has everything a tourist could want — except the tourists…
