OUR CARIBBEAN: ‘Ole’ politics in Guyana, Barbados
By Rickey Singh, From Nation News Barbados In today’s column, my first since health challenges compelled me to suspend my writings while abiding with medical advice at home, I have opted to reflect with readers on a few topical social…
Caribbean countries endorse effort to accelerate pro-growth reforms
From South Florida Caribbean News BELIZE – Twelve Caribbean countries endorsed today (March 1st) a joint communique to move forward on their pro-growth agenda. “This event is an important milestone for member countries of the Caribbean Growth Forum. Together with…
The fall of value and the search for quality
By Alice Gomstyn From The Financialist It’s been a tough couple of years for value investors. Over the long term, value stocks have outperformed momentum and quality in most regions, sectors, and size segments. Since 2014, however, the opposite has…
Guyana: Suspected rapist kills cop
From St Lucia Times One policeman was stabbed to death and two other lawmen were injured Tuesday afternoon by a suspected rapist during efforts to arrest him at Matthews Ridge, North West District. The incident occurred at about 5:30 PM….
Song released for memorial to African & Caribbean veterans of both world wars
A fund-raising single has been released by the Nubian Jak Community Trust in the UK in aid of a new memorial honouring African and Caribbean troops who fought for Britain in the First and Second World Wars. ‘I Have a Song’, by the Grammy-nominated rhythm and blues…
Apple’s watch presents less potential than investors think
By Seth Golden From Seeking Alpha Summary Wearables provide less solutions and more passive tracking results. Apple Watch sales will peak with distribution saturation. Fitbit’s attrition rate shows the level of usefulness for wearables. Back in January, I offered readers…
Panel allows AG’s Trump ‘University’ Suit to go forward
By Ben Bedell, From New York Law Journal New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman may proceed with fraud claims against Donald Trump related to “Trump University,” an appellate court has ruled. The Appellate Division, First Department, in affirming a lower court’s…
Final 20-Player Rosters Announced for the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship Grenada 2016
Tournament kicks off on March 3 in St. George’s Miami (Wednesday, March 2, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) made public today the official rosters for the eight Participating Member Associations in the…
3 steps to creating an online business that earns $1,000 a month, from an entrepreneur who did it
By Daniel DiPiazza, Contributor From Business Insider While 99% of the population is going to work every day, trading their time for money … there’s a special group of in-the-know people who are waking up to a world of financial…
Telling time in Mid Ages
Writer-Ly World of Andrea Cefalo From andreacefalo.com Blogging Medieval History, Grimm’s Fairytales, and My Progress on The Fairytale Keeper Series Telling Time in the Middle Ages: 5 Things You Didn’t Know. As I am typing these words, my clock reads…