Pakistan returns ‘Unparalleled’ Cuban favor
From telesur Pakistan will donate 15,000 tons of rice to Cuba as way of thanks for the humanitarian care provided by Cuba after the 2005 earthquake in Kashmir. In an expression of thanks, Pakistan will donate 15,000 tons of rice…
These sea snails change sex in a very weird way
It might sound like an unfortunate and inconvenient superpower, but a species of sea snail known as the slipper limpet appears to change sex from male to female as a result of touching other males. Naturally, this transformation isn’t instant…
Insignia for Heroes Day
Heroes Day Insignia Represents Agriculture The 2016 National Heroes Day commemorative insignia symbolises the significance of agriculture to the Cayman Islands. Each year the Heroes Day insignia receives a new design to reflect the changing theme of the event, which…
West Indies Cricket Board announce Women’s squad
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — The selection panel of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced a 15-member squad for the tour of South Africa from February 12 to March 10, and the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Tournament from March…
St Kitts-Nevis hosts Caribbean Citizenship Summit 2016
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) — St Kitts and Nevis is the host of the NTL Caribbean Citizenship Summit 2016 being held in the federation from January 13-15. Four Caribbean countries from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) with a…
Fabrilink SEZC within Cayman Islands Enterprise City offers international training to Caymanians
Fabrilink SEZC, a company within Cayman’s Special Economic Zone, provides a unique international training and career opportunity for Caymanians Globak manufacturing company sets up an international engineering design centre in Cayman Enterprise City, and seeks to hire Caymanians who will…
The CEO of a $300 million company says she only hires ‘missionaries’ — here are the questions she asks to find them
By Rachel Gillett From Business Insider Jessica Herrin wants to hire “missionaries, not mercenaries,” she tells The New York Times’ Adam Bryant. “Missionaries” are driven by passion for the mission, while “mercenaries” are more concerned about the material reward. To find missionaries,…
Howard’s Way to the Caribbean, via the Humber’s Chamber links
From Grimbsy Telegraph THE Humber’s unique trade links with the Caribbean are to be furthered this year, as Chamber of Commerce work comes to fruition. A Memorandum of Understanding between St Lucia Trade and Export Promotion Agency (TEPA) and the…
Yachts from around the world converge for Round Barbados Race series
By Kim Ramsay-Moore From Caribbean News Now BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) — Some of the fastest yachts in the world will converge on Barbados over the next few days to participate in the Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series. Speaking at…
Puerto Rico policeman fatally shoots 3 officers after fight
BY DANICA COTO Associated Press From The Charlotte Observer Suspect held female lieutenant, male commander and policewoman hostage before killing them The suspect was immediately placed under arrest Shooting occurred inside lieutenant’s office at police headquarters SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO…