Caribbean Journal’s Op-Ed: Water and Caribbean development
By Wayne Campbell From Caribbean Journal “Providing sustainable access to improved drinking water sources is one of the most important things we can do to reduce disease” — World Health Organization Director General-Dr Margaret Chan The international community recently commemorated…
Trade Unions meet to discuss Caribbean workers
Brussels Declaration The 7th EU-CELAC Trade Union Meeting is once again bringing together an expressive representation of the trade union movement from both regions, which, as on previous occasions, wish to share with the heads of state and government their…
Tuberculosis still a health threat in the Caribbean
From Caribbean News Now PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) joined the region in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) day, which is used to build public awareness that TB remains a major global health problem, responsible for illness…
New explosions at Turrialba Volcano [Costa Rica]
By L. Arias from The Tico Times Two new explosion of gas and ash Friday mid-morning broke a brief period of low activity at Turrialba Volcano, located in the province of Cartago, 67 kilometers from the capital San José. The…
Cayman Islands furious at being listed in latest US Money Laundering and Financial Crimes List
From Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs International Narcotics Control Strategy Report Volume II Money Laundering And Financial Crimes March 2015 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands, a UK Caribbean overseas territory, is an offshore financial center. Most money…
Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning original series “Game Of Thrones” returns to HBO for its fifth season
The new season begins Sunday, April 12th in the Caribbean during a worldwide premiere Miami, FL – March 24, 2015 – The global television phenomenon and highest rated series in the history of HBO, Game of Thrones, returns for its…
Mark Wood: ‘It can get boring in the field so I bring out the imaginary horse’
By Ali Martin in Abu Dhabi From The Guardian England’s latest fast-bowling recruit is not shy of horsing around when the mood takes him but the 25-year-old is ready to saddle up in the Caribbean “Make sure you ask him…
Havana or bust: How U.S.-Cuba relations will impact tourism
From Knowledge @ Wharton University of Pennsylvania When Fidel Castro took power in Cuba in 1959, dozens of flights connected the airports of Miami and Havana on a daily basis, and the luxury hotels and glittery nightclubs of the Cuban…
Cayman Islands school reading fair
Triple C’s Enrichment Program Continues to Soar On Thursday, March 12th, Triple C School’s Enrichment Program held a Rubric Reading Fair in the school’s multi-purpose hall which featured 38 students booths with student presenters. The presenters ranged from Grade 2…
Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom prepare to land in Puerto Rico
By Mar Gonzalo From Fox News Latino Just two days before the official opening of their first-ever department stores in Puerto Rico, the famous U.S. retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom are putting the finishing touches on what will…