Islands Society appoints Mayra Gottardi as Community Engagement Manager for Caribbean Islands Society
San Juan, PR, February 07, 2016 –(PR.com)– Today, the Islands Society announced the appointment of Mayra Gottardi as the Community Engagement Manager of the Caribbean Islands Society. Ms. Gottardi will now assist in the Islands Society’s efforts to build a…
Australian thermal coal exports to China fell nearly 30% last year
From Business Insider Chinese thermal coal imports tumbled last year, mirroring the decline seen in coking coal imports over the same time period. According to analysis released by Vivek Dhar, mining and energy analyst at the CBA, thermal coal imports…
Affluent shoppers are abandoning traditional retailers — and now cheap fast fashion is taking over
By Mallory Schlossberg From Business Insider Fast fashion has become popular largely because of its signature cheap prices. Stores like Forever 21 and H&M churn out affordable runway knockoffs, which are particularly appealing to cash-strapped teens. But now Refinery 29…
Childbirth in the Caribbean
From Mamatoto Birth justice – obstetric violence – dehumanized care – respectful maternity care – why do we have these conversations? Globally there are far too many incidents of disrespect and violations to women and their families during pregnancy, labor…
Destinations of the week
7 Music Festivals You Have To Go To In The Caribbean From Times Caribbean Caribbean Music Festivals When most people think about the Caribbean they picture beautiful beaches, amazing scenery and tasty exotic drinks, not to mention blue skies and…
e-Shang Cayman Ltd merges with Redwood Group Asia, Pte. Ltd.
By Michael Patrini From Global Legal Chronicle Walkers has acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Shanghai-based e-Shang Cayman Ltd and its private equity investor Warburg Pincus in connection with the all-stock merger with Singapore’s Redwood Group Asia, Pte. Ltd. Two of…
Black men ‘best in Britain’ at sharing household chores
By Jamie Doward From The Guardian UK While women still do the bulk of domestic tasks, it is white British men who are far less likely to play their part at home, says study A pioneering study of how housework…
Mexican drug cartels in US
Here are the powerful Mexican drug cartels that operate in the US By Jeremy Bender, Christopher Woody and Amanda Macias From Business Insider US Special Agent Rodney Irby looks over some 500 pounds of marijuana seized on January 18, 2011,…
The View from Europe: Citizenship programmes – more work to be done
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now Last July, the Financial Times contained as a paid for insert, a glossy brochure offering citizenship-by-investment in the Caribbean. It was little different in style to the advertising one sees for mega yachts,…
Jamaica’s crime stats among highest worldwide, despite reduction
By Kimberley Hibbert From Jamaica Observer ALTHOUGH all the categories of serious and violent crimes have been on a decline locally, Jamaica still records some of the highest crime stats worldwide. Minister of National Security Peter Bunting made the revelation…
