Scientists may have just made a huge breakthrough in explaining the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
By Digital Journal From Business Insider Scientists may have solved an enduring mystery that has plagued us since records began in 1851. Scientists believe methane gas explosions may be linked to the mystery of the disappearance of as many as…
Typography city maps by Ursula Hitz
From Designer Daily Ursula Hitz is a Swiss artist who likes to create creative city maps that are made of type. You will not be able to use these maps to find your way in any city, but it will…
USVI to launch mosquito control program to reduce zika transmission
From Caribbean News Now ST CROIX, USVI — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded an initial 90-day emergency contract to implement the USVI vector control plan, an important part of the territory’s response to zika….
Cubans in Havana hopeful about Obama’s visit
News reports from Havana By Calvin Hughes – Anchor , Hatzel Vela – Reporter , Andrea Torres From Local 10 ABC Miami HAVANA – Lazaro Vives lives in Havana, where he says he and his family struggle with poverty. He…
Conn. woman who killed newborn involved in unusual clemency case
Woman who killed newborn makes unusual clemency request By MEGAN SPICER, From The Connecticut Law Tribune Panna Krom was only 16 when she got pregnant. Fearing her strict immigrant parents would disown her if they found out, she hid her…
Destination of the week
Dominica is nicknamed ‘the Nature Isle’ for good reason Like wildlife, rain forest adventures and volcanoes with your beach vacations? This quiet island is for you. By STARRE VARTAN From Mother Nature Network One of the beautiful things about the…
T&T: UWI principal wants legislation to stabilise economy
From T&T NewsDay University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine Principal Prof Clement Sankat yesterday urged the country’s leaders to develop a strategic vision and a medium- to longterm action plan and stick to it for the good of…
Psychiatrist’s message for Caribbean countries
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 16, CMC – Caribbean governments have been advised to follow Montserrat’s example in developing a strategic response to long-term psychosocial needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the population following major disasters. The advice has…
UK: Duncan Smith warns government risks ‘dividing’ society
From BBC Iain Duncan Smith has warned that the government risks dividing society, in his first interview since resigning as work and pensions secretary. He attacked the “desperate search for savings” focused on benefit payments to people who “don’t vote…
Obama wants 18% pay hike for him, Ex-Presidents
By Greg Richter From newsmax President Barack Obama has requested a raise in the amount of money allotted to former presidents of 18 percent, according to a report by Congressional Research Service. “The President’s FY2017 budget request seeks $3,865,000 in…