UK storms: Giant waves hit amid fresh flooding fears
From BBC Huge waves have battered the southern coast of the UK, as forecasters warn exposed areas could see a fresh round of flooding. Waves of up to 27ft (8m) were recorded off Land’s End, Cornwall. The environment secretary said…
Eastern Caribbean Flood Disaster Relief
The call is still out for relief supplies needed in rain and flood-damaged St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and St. Lucia. “We are appealing to CACCI members from the corporate and small business communities to join in the recovery…
6 Mexico police officers detained in US man’s death in Caribbean resort city
From The Republic Columbus Indiana CANCUN, Mexico — Mexican authorities say they have detained six police officers in the death of a U.S. man who died after being arrested for disorderly conduct in the resort city of Playa del Carmen….
US-based Caribbean newspaper names its ‘Caribbean People of the Year’
From Jamaica Observer NEW YORK (CMC) – A Caribbean publication here has named several Caribbean personalities, including calypso legend the Mighty Sparrow, pop-singing super star Rihanna, winner of The Voice reality show, Tessane Chin and the world’s fastest man Usain…
N America weather: Polar vortex brings record temperatures
From BBC US officials have issued ‘deadly’ cold weather warnings Parts of the US and Canada are braced for potentially record-breaking low temperatures as a “polar vortex” weather pattern blasts North America. A winter storm has already blanketed areas of…
Sen. Sanders wants to know if NSA has spied on Congress
By Cynthia Fagen From newsmax A U.S. senator wants the National Security Agency to reveal if it has ever spied on members of Congress, Talking Points Memo reports. “I am writing to you today to ask you one simple question….
Possible closure looms over Caribbean Press – Culture Minister [Guyana]
BY KNEWS The controversial Caribbean Press will face a possible “shut down” if the proposal for money for the establishment of an editorial board is not approved. This is according to Culture Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony. The Minister made this…
Super Puma fatal accident inquiry: Helicopter ‘fell like a torpedo’
From BBC All 16 helicopter crash victims All 16 men on board the Super Puma died when it crashed into the North Sea A seaman who saw a helicopter crash “like a torpedo”, killing 16 men, has told a fatal…
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,…
Australia police free naked man stuck in washing machine
From BBC Police in Australia have rescued a naked man who got stuck inside a washing machine while playing a game of hide-and-seek. The man reportedly hid inside the top-loading machine so he could surprise his partner. But he became…
