CIBC: Bahamas stands tall versus rest of Caribbean
#By Neil Hartnell From Tribune 242 Tribune Business Editor The Government’s fiscal reform efforts have been praised by CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Canadian parent, which believes the Bahamas’ sovereign rating “measures up pretty well against” over Caribbean nations. CIBC’s capital markets unit,…
Brooklyn pols hail confirmation of Loretta Lynch
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Brooklyn’s Democratic Congressional Representatives Yvette D. Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries have welcomed last week’s long-delayed United States Senate’s confirmation of Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. attorney general. The Senate on Thursday confirmed…
OUR CARIBBEAN: Swiping’s not the way, PM
By Rickey Singh, From Barbados Nation News OH NO, Mr Prime Minister Freundel Stuart! There must be a different way to publicly address matters that displease you, however angry you may be. Related articles No disrespect PM blasts Sir Hilary…
The Caribbean’s future lies in services
By David Jessop From News Americas News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. April 28, 2015: When in the early 1990s it became apparent that Europe’s preferential regimes for Caribbean bananas and sugar were coming to an end, an impassioned debate began…
Child molester is given Viagra pills instead of prison
By Cyril Dixon From Daily Express UK A PAEDOPHILE who abused an 11-year-old girl is being given free NHS Viagra after being spared jail. Furious critics attacked the criminal justice system for letting Roger Martin boost his perverted sex drive…
Cayman Islands to have new movie censorship board
New legislation is in the works, The Film Exhibition Control Bill that will replace the existing Cinematograph Law once the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly has passed it. The board will principally be responsible for censoring independent unrated movies. However, it…
Coast Guard wants new ships for age-old drug scourge
By Ledyard King, USA Today from Navy Times WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard has a drug problem: It’s having more and more trouble capturing narcotics smuggled into the U.S. because of an aging fleet that needs constant maintenance and repairs….
EARTH DAY 2015: ‘It’s our turn to lead coral restoration’
From Sandals Foundation MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – The Sandals Foundation has pledged its support to coral reef restoration projects valued at more than US$45,000, which includes the establishment of coral nurseries in Jamaica. By partnering with CARIBSAVE, the Coral Restoration…
FIFA 11 for Health launches in the Caribbean
By Breakthrough Sports From The Bahamas Weekly CONCACAF-supported pilot project to use football as vehicle to improve health SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Seven pilot countries participated in a two-day FIFA 11 for Health workshop for the Caribbean, which concluded…
Discussion Underway: Should Caribbean countries move to Republic status?
By Ken Richards From West Indies News Network St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Giving up the Queen as Head of State should not be a priority for Barbados at the moment, according to hotelier Adrian Loveridge. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart…