Caribbean trade in the global market declines
From Jamaica Observer Since the EPA became effective in 2008, Caricom exports to the EU have declined, with Jamaica making the biggest retreat from the European market. CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Caribbean share of global trade has declined from…
Mysterious Caribbean shipwreck identified
From the Antigua Observer PANAMA CITY, Panama, Jun. 7, CMC – Underwater archaeologists have solved the mystery of a shipwreck filled with blades, scissors and mule shoes more than three years after finding it in the waters off the Caribbean…
Cayman Islands on EU Blacklist and Cayman Finance & Minister replies
Tax haven blacklist omits Luxembourg [but includes Cayman Islands] as Brussels announces reform plans By Simon Bowers and Arthur Neslen From The Guardian UK European commission continues drive to combat ‘sweetheart deals’ granted to multinationals but critics say watered down…
The race for aviation offshore preeminence
By Michael F. L. Allen From Higgs & Johnson Counsel & Attorneys –at-Law The newly appointed Minister of Financial Services the Hon. Hope Strachan has flagged aviation as one of the areas of focus for her Ministry as she takes…
Cartoon of the week
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,…
Triple C School – Class of 2015
A weekend of celebration culminated in the Commencement Exercise for the thirty-five seniors graduating from Triple C School. The celebration activities started with a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday night, June 7th with the seniors being inducted into the Alumni Association….
TRINIDAD: Cops confirm ‘ganja’ found on PM’s property, probe launched
By Richard Charan from Trinidad Express The Police Service confirmed late on Tuesday that a plant-like substance resembling marijuana was found on the Prime Minister’s private residence at Phillipine two years ago. As a result, a criminal investigation has been…
Cardinals, MLB lawyer up in Astros hacking probe
By Jennifer Henderson, from The Am Law Daily On the cleated heels of Deflategate and soccer’s global corruption crisis, the scandal-prone pro sports community is in need of legal advice yet again—this time related to alleged Major League foul play…
We do not manage failed economies in the Caribbean, says St Lucia PM
By Andre Huie From Blaze345 CASTRIES, St Lucia (WINN) — We do not manage failed economies in the Caribbean, but broken ones and we just need to pick up the pieces. That was the sentiment of the prime minister of…
Report: UN Peacekeepers trade goods for sex in Africa and the Caribbean
By Amando Flavio from We Are ANONYMOUS A leaked draft report from the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), under the United Nations (UN), has it that UN peacekeepers deployed to Africa and the Caribbean, have used money and other…
