Cost of fishing in the Caribbean to be assessed under CRFM and FAO study
Belize City, Thursday, 5 May 2016 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is convening a meeting of fisheries experts to chart the course for a new study to look at the impacts of rising cost factors of fishing operations, such…
Zika registration mandatory in Caribbean Netherlands
From The Daily Herald St Maarten THE HAGUE–Formal registration of the Zika virus will become mandatory for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the Netherlands as of September 1, but not for all Zika patients. Dutch Minister of Public Health, Wellbeing…
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Caribbean countries aim to seek compensation for climate chang
From The Daily Herald PHILIPSBURG–Compensation from industrial nations will be sought by Caribbean nations for losses related to global warming, especially for its impact on the region’s mainstay – tourism. Caribbean representatives are slated to meet in Mexico in June…
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U.S. pledges to work with Caribbean, Central America to lower energy costs
From News Americas Now News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. May 6, 2016: The United States says it is committed to working with the Caribbean and Central American to lower energy costs to nationals. The commitment came as Vice President Joe…
Trinidad and Tobago civil society organisations prepare to take action on climate change as global agreement signed
Port of Spain, 06 May 2016 – Adapting to the impacts of climate change is a priority under the United Nations Paris Climate Agreement, which has been signed by 177 countries, including several Caribbean countries. Saint Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts…
48 Cuban migrants land in Cayman Islands
Forty-eight Cuban migrants recently entered local waters aboard a makeshift vessel. They arrived in Cayman Brac on May 1st and were met by local authorities. The following morning they departed Cayman Brac having expressed the desire to continue their journey,…
Bid for Balance
Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Foundation Bid For Balance Charity Auction Photo Highlights Photo 1: Sprint philanthropist Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce shows off a few items up for grabs at her Pocket Rocket Foundation ‘Bid for Balance’ auction event on Thursday, May 5….
America’s Tori Bowie runs fastest 100m of 2016 in Doha
From Reuters American Tori Bowie streaked to victory in the women’s 100 meters at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, equaling her personal best and smashing the meeting record with a world-leading time of 10.80 seconds. The 25-year-old, who was…
International Firefighters Day marked
Cayman Islands mark International Firefighters Day Cayman Islands Fire Service personnel gathered at their headquarters on Owen Roberts Drive to offer a minute’s silence for fallen firefighters the world over, and to pray for the welfare of hardworking firemen and…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Caribbean-Style Pink Beans With Plantains By Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Team From MSN Try this recipe to bring a little of the Caribbean color and taste to your next barbecue. It makes a great light lunch or…
