Beyond Monaco: Superyacht expeditions to the ends of the Earth
By Sheena McKenzie, for CNN An increasing number of superyacht owners are shunning Mediterranean marinas, in search of something a little more adventurous… (CNN) — What could be more memorable than lounging on your sun-drenched superyacht in the world’s most…
Caribbean nations urged to take advantage of Panama Canal expansion
By Shanelle Weir From Panama American World Caribbean countries are being urged to position themselves to take advantage of greater trading opportunities that may derive when the Panama Canal Expansion project is completed and commissioned by the first quarter of…
Lenders more willing to back resort projects
From Jamaica Gleaner Lenders are cautiously optimistic about growth in hospitality business in the Caribbean, but now appear more willing to back projects. Lending, to date, has been very cautious and generally restricted to “established brands in strong markets, with…
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2014 FIFA World Cup at Camana Bay and Games Schedule
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Tuesday 10 June 2014): More than 120 nationalities live and work in the Cayman Islands, ensuring the presence of fans of all 32 of the countries participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. As 12…
Hershey sues edible marijuana maker over punny product names
By Chris Morran From Consumerist We can’t imagine anyone with even the most basic grasp of the English language would confuse Hershey’s Almond Joy with “Ganja Joy,” an edible marijuana product. Nor do we think anyone will mistakenly buy a…
T&T Energy Minister speaks at the IDB Natural Gas in the Caribbean Conference in Miami
June 8, 2014: The following is the speech delivered by the Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs, Senator the Honourable Kevin Ramnarine at the IDB Natural Gas in the Caribbean, Hyatt Regency, Miami on June 5, 2014: I have argued…
Ecologists provide close-up of coral bleaching event
By Beth Gavrilles, University of Georgia From RedOrbit Study documents corals before, during and after October 2009 episode New research by University of Georgia ecologists sheds light on exactly what happens to coral during periods of excessively high water temperatures….
Sailing Rallies announce Christmas Caribbean Rally 2014 to arrive in English Harbour, Antigua
From BYM Sailing & Sports News Following the success of the CCR 2013, event organisers Sailing Rallies have chosen the beautiful and historic Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour as the finish destination for the CCR 2014. This is the…
CHF Caribbean launches CAD 20 million initiative to support buyers and producers of fresh produce across Caribbean
MANDEVILLE, Jamaica -/CNW/ – The Canadian Hunger Foundation and it’s regional office CHF Caribbean (CHF) officially launched a six-year, CAD 20 million initiative today that is working with major buyers of fresh produce—like supermarkets and hotels—to identify their needs and…
The bidding for the 2022 Olympics is a disaster because everyone figured out that hosting is a total waste
By Tony Manfred From Business Insider Researchers have known for years that hosting large sporting events like the Olympics always costs more than expected and always yields less revenue and useful long-term infrastructure than estimated. Now voters and politicians in…
