Rare shots of New York’s 1990s drag scene
By Erica Schwiegershausen From The Cut New York Mag Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, New York’s drag scene transformed from an underground phenomenon to a vibrant — and visible — nightlife subculture. Documenting the evolution was Linda Simpson, a longtime…
The Caribbean Paradise of Caye Caulker
The Caribbean Paradise of Caye Caulker… Will We Ever Leave? By Goats On The Road. “Okay, welcome to Caye Caulker. I’m tired so just put yo’ bags in ya’ room and we do da papawork in da mornin.” That was…
Celebrating women in Caribbean development: Conferring the 2014 CARICOM Triennial Award for Women
Introduction How important it is to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes, the late Maya Angelou once reminded. Come July 1, 2014, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will contextually observe this reminder when it confers its prestigious Triennial Award for…
Attorneys complain GM’s compensation plan falls short
By Amanda Bronstad, The National Law Journal General Motors Co. unveiled its plan to compensate victims of its ignition-switch defect on Monday, but plaintiffs lawyers complained that the program leaves out a large number of their clients, many of whom…
Wreckage found: May be Columbus’ sunken flagship
By Alan Boyle From NBC News The leader of an undersea expedition says a pile of wreckage on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, off the north coast of Haiti, may well mark the spot where Christopher Columbus’ flagship, the…
Two execs at one of Britain’s biggest payday lenders quit right before police reconsidered probe into blackmail accusations
By Jim Edwards From Business Insider British police will reconsider opening an inquiry into why payday lender Wonga — which charges annual interest rates of 5,853% — sent fake lawyers’ letters to customers who were in arrears on their debts,…
Isle of Man facing tough competition for ILS business – Le Conte
By Richard Cutcher From Captive Revue Chris Le Conte, founder and managing director of Robus Group, has told Captive Review he believes the Isle of Man will struggle to compete with Guernsey for insurance linked securities (ILS) business. The Isle…
Summer Camps and other things at Camana Bay
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (July 1, 2014): Summer…that enchanted season when days are longer, seas are calmer and fashions are flirtier. Camana Bay has everything you need to make this summer even sweeter. Learn all about kids’ camps, outdoor movies,…
Game on: Caribbean casinos are hot
By Steve Blount From USA Today Atlantis has always been known for its over-the-top decor, and that holds true for its casino as well. The main gaming area encompasses more than 80 tables for blackjack, baccarat and craps along with…
blue ocean press presents: The Maroon Consciousness Series
ma•roon con•scious•ness n. the ultimate expression of personal freedom and power, characterized by self‐definition, self‐discovery, and commitment to a sustainable value system which is the antithesis of individualism, consumerism, and materialism. Featured Book Obi: Seminole Maroon Freedom Fighter By Martha…
