The most indebted nations in the Caribbean
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 10, 2016: It’s no secret that Caribbean nations are saddled with huge debt burdens that keep their nationals living in poverty. So which nations in the Caribbean are the most indebted?…
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OECS celebrates 35th anniversary
From CARICOM BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 12th, 2016 (PRESS SEC) – Thirty-five years ago this week, the Treaty of Basseterre was signed on June 18th, 1981, in the capital city of St. Kitts and Nevis, establishing the Organisation of Eastern…
6 renovations that could destroy your home’s resale value
By Teresa Mears, U.S. News & World Report From Business Insider When people renovate their homes, they often factor in whether those renovations will add to the resale value. While few homeowners recoup the full cost of home renovations, updated…
Cayman Islands police thank public for a “quiet” holiday weekend
From RCIPS No Late Night Serious Incidents over the Weekend near Bars/Nightclubs; Five DUI Arrests There were no major serious or violent incidents over the weekend near bars and nightclubs, although five people were arrested on suspicion of driving under…
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Birth defects from Zika in Latin America, Caribbean countries past 1,500 mark
From News 784 News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 10, 2016: The reported total number of cases of birth defects related to the Zika virus in affected Latin America and the Caribbean is now at 1,504, latest World Health…
Trinidad and Tobago sizzles at Taste of the Caribbean Awards
From South Florida Caribbean News MIAMI – Trinidad and Tobago dominated the Taste of the Caribbean Awards in Miami on June 10, sweeping the medals rostrum with six gold medals and two silver medals, as well as the coveted awards…
Qatar convicts Dutch woman held ‘after being raped’
From BBC A court in Qatar has convicted a Dutch woman of having sex outside marriage after she told police she was raped. The 22-year-old was handed a suspended sentence and fined $824 (£580). She will also be deported. Her…
Right to buy plans floated by [UK Labour Leader] Corbyn backed by centre-right thinktank
By Toby HelmFrom The Guardian UK Civitas argues for a discount to counter ‘generational inequality’ that has deepened over past two decades Radical plans floated by Jeremy Corbyn to extend the right to buy to tenants of private landlords have won…
St Helena airport delayed due to danger of high winds
From BBC The opening of an airport on the British overseas territory of St Helena has been delayed indefinitely due to safety fears – amid warnings the cost to the UK government could increase. The £285m airport is being paid…
Caribbean legislator wants popular street named after Muhammed Ali
From Jamaica Observer NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — A Caribbean-American legislator here wants to honour the memory and legacy of the late Muhammad Ali by co-naming a popular Brooklyn street after him. New York City Councilman Jumaane D Williams,…
