Wuxi Pharmatech announces appointment of William R. Keller to Board
SHANGHAI , Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: WX), a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device R&D services company with operations in China and the United States , today announced the appointment of William Robert Keller…
Second Chamber tells Plasterk to look at islands’ Electoral College
From The Daily Herald THE HAGUE–The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, on Wednesday, requested Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk to research the possibilities of establishing an Electoral College for the Caribbean Netherlands to elect members…
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How global shipping could change our understanding of biodiversity
By Nick Stockton From Wired The global economy hasn’t just opened up new markets for humans, it’s been a catalyst for bringing species to into habitats where they don’t belong. Biologists have recorded the many places where these invasives have…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Jamaica government says tackling crime not only a matter for law enforcement
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday September 30, 2014, CMC – The Jamaica government is calling on nationals to re-think their position that the solution to crime and violence is a matter only for law enforcement. “Law enforcement has an important…
Wal-Mart says Tracy Morgan wasn’t wearing seat belt during June crash
By Lauren Raab contact the reporter Tracy Morgan and others in his limo could’ve avoided injury by wearing seat belts during crash, Wal-Mart says Tracy Morgan and others in his limousine were not wearing seat belts during a June highway…
Made in Scotland 2015 now open for applications
Scottish dance, theatre, & music artists invited to apply for funding to present work at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Applications open today for the opportunity to be part of Made in Scotland 2015 – an annual curated showcase of music, theatre…
CTO urges more community involvement in Caribbean tourism
From Real FM Grenada CTO urges more community involvement in Caribbean tourism REGIONAL 0 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hugh Riley on Saturday called on regional countries to ensure that much more is…
Caribbean Island leaders in UN Assembly warn of ‘real, ruinous’ impacts of climate change
29 September 2014 – Spotlighting the “gathering and intensifying threat of global climate change” leaders from Caribbean Islands today warned the United Nations General Assembly that indifference, narrow interests and electoral cowardice threaten to squander “our only real chance to…
Centennial Cup America officially added to 2016 FIFA Events Calendar
Participating Nations Able to Field Best Teams Possible for Historic Tournament ZURICH (Friday, September 26, 2014)- The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and FIFA announced today that the FIFA…
