Cayman Islands Premier attends swearing in of Jamaica’s Prime Minister Holness
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin joined other officials at the swearing in Thursday of Hon. Andrew Michael Holness as Prime Minister of Jamaica at King’s House in Kingston. This was the second inauguration as head of…
A 404.2 carat diamond worth $20 million was discovered in Africa
By Jenni Ryall From Mashable A massive diamond valued at $20 million has been discovered in Africa. The 27th largest diamond in the world was discovered in Angola, one of the world’s top diamond producing regions, according to a statement…
The View from Europe: The cashless society
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now If you read the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post or some of the world’s other heavyweight newspapers, you may have seen in recent months, articles discussing the abolition of…
Former Apple designer brings us one step closer to advanced AI with ‘The Brain’
By Chris Smith From BGR The human brain is frequently used as a model by computer makers who’re looking to create complex machines ranging from robots to more intelligent gadgets. Many companies are looking to develop artificial intelligence well above what’s…
Jamaica: JTB welcomes NMIA Ranking as Most Improved Airport for Latin America and the Caribbean
From JIS Story Highlights The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has hailed the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) for being named the most improved airport in Latin America and the Caribbean by the Airports Council International (ACI). The Kingston-based airport received…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Purée with Goat Cheese FROM THE KITCHN Roasted Butternut Squash Puree with Goat Cheese Right now we’re all about fall foods, like crisp apples and orange pumpkins with warm spices. And this butternut squash purée fits…
Two cases link Zika to paralyzing condition
By MAGGIE FOX From NBC News Two people suffering from a rare paralyzing condition on the Caribbean island of Martinique had evidence of Zika infection, French doctors reported Thursday. The case adds to a growing body of evidence that Zika…
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Anonymous-linked hacker rescued at sea and then arrested
By Timothy J. Seppala From engadget A Disney cruise ship picked him up off the coast of Cuba and delivered him to the FBI in Miami. A purported member of online activist group Anonymous was arrested by the FBI in Miami…
Lionfish tastes great
Venomous, invasive lionfish tastes great and is only served at one NYC restaurant By Jesse Serwer New York Daily News A finished fried whole Lionfish and a fillet version is displayed at the Spur Tree at Norman’s Cay restaurant in…
The Rolling Stones announce free concert in Cuba!
From the Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones will perform a groundbreaking concert in Havana, Cuba on Friday March 25, 2016. The free concert will take place at the Ciudad Deportiva de la Habana and will be the first open air…
