Jamaica to decriminalise marijuana by yearend
From Caribbean360 Last year, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries agreed to discuss the issue of decriminalizing marijuana for health reasons at their inter-sessional summit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in March. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday February 24, 2014, CMC – The…
Scientists blasts plans for Nicaraguan Grand Canal
By Richard Stone From Science Magazine A group of scientists are fighting plans by the Nicaraguan government for a canal that would open a direct route for ships to pass between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Such a…
Caribbean Contribution to Black History
By Tony Best From the New York Carib News Law, government, Literature, Politics, science and economy, indeed in every area of life When the U.S. Postal Service recently issued a stamp commemorating the life and accomplishment of Shirley Chisholm, the…
Sharks may hold key to hurricane forecasts
By Ken Kaye, From Sun Sentinel They’re called ocean weathermen. More than 750 sharks, tarpon, tuna and billfish, fitted with satellite-linked tags, are providing scientists with data on temperature and salinity at various depths in the Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean….
Suntech commences proceeding in the United States in support of restructuring process
Chapter 15 petition filed by the Company’s restructuring professionals GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTC: STPFQ) (the “Company” or “Suntech”) today announced that the joint provisional liquidators (the “JPLs”) of the…
Negative effects from Europe due to stalled money laundering bill
From Kaieteur News Anti Money laundering Bill…Amazon Caribbean Ltd. notices negative effects from European market – CEO Amazon Caribbean Guyana Ltd. has noticed some negative effects due to the stalled Money laundering Bill from its customers in Europe, according to…
Grenada marks 40 years of independence
By Larry Luxner From Baltimore Post-Examiner U.S. Army Rangers parachute into Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury, October 25 1983. Grenada, which in October marked the 30th anniversary of the U.S. invasion that overthrew the island’s Marxist regime, celebrated the 40th…
Frigid winter takes toll on U.S. economy
By Andrew Freedman From Mashable The harsh winter weather is taking a toll on the U.S. economy, with companies such as Panera Bread and United Airlines reporting a hit to their bottom line. They have endured more than twice the…
Digicel’s F1RST out the blocks
Zen nightclub [in Trindad] was transformed into an exciting and interactive Experience Zone on Tuesday, February 18 on the occasion of the launch of F1RST’s mobile app. F1RST is the first “Caribbean built” cutting edge technological advancement that consists of…
Crash of 2014: Like 1929, you’ll never hear it coming
By Paul B. Farrell, MarketWatch SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (MarketWatch) — Imagine, you’re in the exciting new 21st century. Civilization still exists on Planet Earth. Wall Street’s still in business. But you’re still asking: Why can’t we hear the next…
