Caribbean leads world in reducing the number of new HIV/AIDS infections
From Freedom FM HIVAIDS-1ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Wednesday July 15, 2015 – The United Nations is reporting major progress by the Caribbean in battling HIV/AIDS, with the region recording the biggest drop in new infections compared to all regions in the…
Hacking Team hit by breach; leak suggests it sold spyware to oppressive regimes
By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day The elusive Italian spyware and hacking tool provider — particularly for law enforcement — had its corporate insides revealed over the weekend. Even hackers get hacked One of the most elusive spyware and malware…
Google has to prove today its long losing streak is over
BY SETH FIEGERMAN From the perspective of many consumers, Google may look like a business firing on all cylinders: Android phones are everywhere, its futuristic projects featuring Internet-beaming balloons and artificial intelligence grab headlines and “Google” remains synonymous with online…
From Greece to the Caribbean: How to buy a private island
By Suelain Moy From The Fiscal Times As the Greek debt drama plays out, it looks like the country may be forced to sell some of its most valuable assets to pay down its overwhelming debt. High on anyone’s list…
Adobe GC preaches gospel of good writing
By David Ruiz, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Adobe Systems Inc. is taking a stand in the war against legalese: Do write in short sentences. Don’t use passive voice. And for heaven’s sake, stay away from leaden language like…
Sunderland couple’s dream Caribbean holiday ruined by £2,000 suitcase theft
By David Allison From Sunderland Echo A student’s dream holiday with her boyfriend had a nightmare ending after she returned to England only to have her suitcase with £2,000-worth of items inside swiped. Beth Lowe had been working two jobs…
Lawyers cautioned on ‘cashing in’ on gay marriage ruling
By Gina Passarella, From The Legal Intelligencer Last week, a Philadelphia judge denied the dissolution of an out-of-state civil union between two women who have been separated for more than a decade, dashing the pair’s hopes that Pennsylvania’s legalization of…
Hilton Hotels & Resorts expands Caribbean portfolio with opening of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
New Beachfront Hilton in Palm Beach, Aruba Welcomes Travelers to One Happy Island ORANJESTAD, Aruba & MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of the 355-room Hilton Aruba Caribbean…
Garner anniversary to coincide with Madiba Day
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life…
BBC under the microscope as culture secretary lays out Green Paper on corporation’s future
By Tim Chester from Mashable LONDON — The government laid out plans for a full review of the BBC Thursday, launching a Green Paper on the corporation’s future ahead of its charter renewal in 2016. Culture secretary John Whittingdale, who…
