Obama says entrepreneurs in Africa can give hope, deliver growth
From Caribbean Digital Network NAIROBI, July 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said in Kenya on Saturday that African entrepreneurs could help counter violent ideologies and make the continent a hub for global growth, helping create opportunities in Africa…
Gassed and trashed
From Animal Place An eyewitness account of how hens are killed on many California egg farms. The account below is from a rescue we did in 2013. The photo to the left is from a rescue we did in 2012…
Time to find peace for Guyana and Venezuela
By Sir Ronald Sanders NEW YORK, United States, Friday July 31, 2015 – A search of the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s statements posted on his official website shows no mention of anything he said after a meeting last week…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Matt & Ted Lee’s Radish Butter Recipes from The Kitchn There’s nothing more appropriate to do with a fresh spring radish than dip it in creamy butter and sharp flakes of salt. It’s a terrific combination and I adore…
‘Miracle cure’ probe woman sets up a new Caribbean base
By James Murray From Sunday Express UK A WOMAN under investigation in Britain after potions containing bleach were sold as “miracle” cancer cures over the internet is planning to open a new healing centre in the Caribbean. NEW VENTURE: Amanda…
Strike Back returns
Strike Back returns for a fourth and final season on Max Prime The high-octane, action-fueled original series premieres in the Caribbean on Monday, August 3rd, exclusively on MAX Prime Miami, FL – July 31, 2015 – From the tropical beaches…
Energy independence for Caribbean region means million will be lifted out of poverty by 2031
By Silbert S. Barrett, ASCE (Aff.M.) Sustainable Strategist for Funding Major Infrastructure at Brittenwoods International, From Linkedin Pulse The dream of energy independence for the Northern Caribbean nations of Jamaica, Cayman, Cuba, Haiti, Bahamas and the Dominican Republic have gotten…
Toronto’s Caribbean carnival crowns its costume royalty
By David Bateman, Fri Jul 31 2015 From The Toronto Star With parade preparation well under way, the Caribbean Carnival has crowned the costume king and queen for 2015. Mila Moravcikova practices her moves as she prepares for the start…
Interns visit Cayman Tourism Dept.
Land & Sea Co-operative Interns Visit CIDOT, 30 July 2015 Interns from the Cayman Islands Land & Sea Co-operative gained insight about the role of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) in a visit to the Government Administration Building…
Trinidad PM faces corruption probe
From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Allegations made by Jack Warner, who is himself under indictment in the US on multiple counts of racketeering, corruption and money laundering, that he witnessed Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar…