IMF says C’bean countries still struggling to overcome global economic meltdown
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says with the global economy still struggling many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a harsher world than they did…
SEC says firm ripped off class action investors
By Cheryl Miller, From The Recorder SACRAMENTO — The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a Los Angeles firm and its co-founders with defrauding more than 250 investors who were promised huge returns on a business recruiting plaintiffs for lucrative class actions…
Fatherlessness a huge problem, says health official
From Jamaica Observer Mandeville, Manchester — Regional technical director for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr Michael Coombs says fatherlessness is causing grave dysfunctions in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. Coombs claims the absence of a father has implications…
US cautions Caribbean BOTs about whom they give their passports
From Merco Press South Atlantic News Agency The United States Government has cautioned Caribbean countries offering a Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) to be extra cautious about who they give their passports to, and ensure that recipients have no terrorist…
Charges dropped against Amber Heard for bringing dogs to Australia with Johnny Depp
By Joshua Robertson From UK Guardian The actor Amber Heard, who was prosecuted for illegally bringing her and husband Johnny Depp’s dogs into Australia, has emerged from the country’s highest profile criminal quarantine case with no conviction and a glowing character…
Montagliani confident ahead of CONCACAF election
By Simon Fudge From GOAL Seeking to be elected the first Canadian as CONCACAF president, Victor Montagliani’s agenda includes changes to Gold Cup and Champions League competitions. VANCOUVER – Like any candidate running for office, Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) president…
Pitcher Wants SOS To Lynch As Next LIAT CEO Caribbean NewsApr 15, 2016
By Caribbean News Service (CNS) From Nevis Pages BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Apr 15 2016 – Businessman Robert Pitcher is calling for radical changes to the management structure of regional air carrier, LIAT, recommending former Minister of Tourism Noel Lynch as one…
Coral reefs from space
From Zee Media Bureau Beautiful snapshot of Caribbean coral reefs from space New Delhi: Tim Kopra, NASA astronaut yet again mesmerized his followers with his latest tweet of a beautiful image of Caribbean coral reefs from space. Coral reefs are…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution And The Caribbean
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner How well will the Caribbean cope with the ‘disruptive technology’ and ‘disruptive innovation’ that, in less than a decade, could change, structurally, employment, competitiveness and consumer thinking in most developed and in many developing…
Destination of the week
Having a ball with Viv’s dream team: Why Antigua is so much more than just a tropical paradise By Harry Judd for The Mail On Sunday The West Indies have produced some of the greatest cricket players ever McFly’s Harry…
