Antigua calls for global action to end hunger
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life This week the whole world is watching New York. With the very first visit to the city by the very first Papal leader from the Americas — Argentina-born Pope Francis is attracting the…
Caribbean braces for worsening drought as dry season nears
Associated Press By DANICA COTO From Yahoo News SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The most severe drought to hit the Caribbean in recent years is expected to worsen despite rains from tropical storms that have replenished some reservoirs. Forecasters…
Xi Jinping’s US visit: itinerary, issues and delegation
By Nectar Gan and Cedric Sam From South China Morning Post The itinerary Details of Xi Jinping’s trip are emerging slowly through the media See attached What will they talk about? The world’s two largest economies have a lot on…
‘He’s the people’s pope’: New Yorkers still in awe after Pope Francis’ visit
By Anthony Izaguirre, Larry Mcshane From New York Daily News From City Hall to the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the words of Pope Francis still resonated after his Saturday departure, and after a short yet memorable stay. “Pope Francis’s…
Channel Islands: Grant Thornton and Ogier successfully apply to the Courts for innovative pooling application in Huelin-Renouf liquidation
By James Qualtrough From Isle News In a case which marked a significant step in developing cross-Bailiwick restructuring law, Ogier has acted for the joint liquidators of Huelin Renouf Shipping Limited and Huelin-Renouf (Guernsey) Limited. The resulting decision regarding the…
‘Traditional engineers are no longer relevant’ – Caribbean Maritime Institute Head
By Jodi-Ann Gilpin From Jamaica Gleaner Pointing to a demand for more than 40,000 seafarers yearly, Dr Fritz Pinnock, executive director at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), is urging that emphasis be placed on transferable skill sets in schools, instead…
Orrick defends decisions in clash over planned parenthood videos
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge is defending his handling of a clash between abortion-rights advocates and opponents over the hidden-camera videos that ignited a firestorm around Planned Parenthood. In an unusual filing with…
HBO’S October Features in the Caribbean
The Leftovers will premiere it’s exciting second season, simultaneously with the US, on Sunday, October 4th! Amy Schumer’s first HBO stand up special, Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo, also premieres this month on Saturday, October 17th. Schumer will keep…
Trinidad court postpones Warner extradition decision
From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — At a hearing on Friday, a magistrates court in Trinidad postponed a decision as to whether or not the United States will have to restart extradition proceedings against former FIFA vice…
CIFA Turf Project Field Pictures
The Cayman Islands Football Association has just released these photographs of their new football field at the CIFA Centre for Excellence.