Discovering the Caribbean: Dominica’s discovery
By Jerome Harewood From The West India Committee Caribbean history and culture is woven together with influences from countries across the globe but the region is often seen as detached from the rest of the world. How much do we…
Going the distance: Southwest Airlines launches service to Central America and flies new Caribbean route from Texas
Costa Rica becomes carrier’s seventh country served with daily nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington and San Jose, Costa Rica Seasonal weekly service between Houston (Hobby) and Aruba previews growing international future DALLAS/PRNewswire/ — The People of Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today…
9th ILO Meeting of Caribbean labour ministers concludes
By THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) Caribbean Labour Ministers Commit to Strengthening Social Dialogue, While Focusing on Youth Employment and Greening of the Economy The 9th International Labour Organization (ILO) Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers concluded on March 4, 2015…
15 Reasons Netanyahu really hates Obama
By Jim Meyers From Newsmax President Obama’s failure to immediately call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his election victory this week is just one blatant example of the animosity between the two world leaders. “Top Obama…
The geopolitics of Caribbean security
Dr Franklin Johnston From Jamaica Observer The advent of global jihad is about to change the security architecture of our hemisphere. So far we have been largely immune to these problems. Islam is beautiful and I lived among them with…
US firm to aid newly-minted Jamaican cannabis market
By Nelson A. King from Caribbean Life A communications and marketing firm in Denver, Colorado says it is ready to provide services to the “newly-minted” Jamaican cannabis market. Claiming to be advisor for cannabis reform in Jamaica, the Cannabis Global…
Beach to the converted: Barbados is ready for its Canadian comeback
By Jessica Leigh Johnston From National Post Driving across the middle of Barbados, wrapping up a day-long tour of the easternmost Caribbean nation, I look out the window at the small, neat homes and query Randy, the driver: “Everything here…
Why JCPenney pulled the plug on its media review
Accounts in Review: Why JCPenney pulled the plug on its media review By Andrew McMains From Adweek Stays with OMD after reaching out to other shops Never mind. After contacting outside shops, JCPenney this week pulled the plug on its…
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Inequality fuels HIV epidemic in the Caribbean
By Desmond Brown IPS From GBM News ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – At 49 years old, Edison Liburd has established himself as one of Antigua and Barbuda’s most recognisable artists. But Liburd was not always in the spotlight. In fact, you…
10 ways virtual reality is revolutionizing medicine and healthcare
By Erin Carson From TechRepublic Virtual reality isn’t just about gaming. Here are 10 ways VR is, and has been, seeping into the way medical professionals train, diagnose, and treat. When people experience virtual reality for the first time, a…
