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By Martin Henry From Jamaica Gleaner After a 39-year withdrawal, we could well see a return of Barclays Bank to Jamaica’s shores in short order. Barclay’s pulled out in 1977, selling its operations to the brand new ‘indigenous’ National Commercial…
Madonna in Malawi visits hospital she has supported
From Fredericksburg BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Madonna in Malawi on Sunday visited the construction of a children’s wing at a hospital that her charity is funding in this southern African country’s largest city, Blantyre. The pop star has been in…
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On the LGBT issue in the Caribbean: Why Jean H. Charles is wrong
By Dr Lazarus Castang From caribbean News Now I read with intrigue Jean Hervé Charles’ account of his journey of acceptance and tolerance of homosexuality into his social outlook and perspective, entitled “My take on the LGBT issue”. I want…
Destination of the week
On this Caribbean Island, it doesn’t take long to feel local By CHRISTINE NEGRONI From The New York Times The bottom, Saba, Dutch Antilles — Hiking all the trails on an island just five miles square seems easy — until…
Most populous countries in the Caribbean
From Worldatlas Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti are the three Caribbean countries with the highest populations in the Caribbean. Evidence indicates that human settlement in the Caribbean existed as far back the 6th millennium BC. The discovery of ancient…
INDIA: Lalit Modi applies for citizenship in Caribbean tax haven to evade law
By Ruchi Dua From India Today Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has applied for citizenship in the tax haven of Saint Lucia. Lalit Modi has applied for Saint Lucia’s citizenship. Saint Lucia is considered to be one of the best…
Dream Caribbean sail ends in crash
Dream of sailing to Caribbean ends with crash on Manasquan jetty By MaryAnn Spoto From NJ Advance Media MANASQUAN — Just days ago, Bob Allan was fantasizing about sailing to the Caribbean, where the climate would be kinder to his…
Melba Acosta resigns as GDB President
By Luis J. Valentín From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN — On Thursday, La Fortaleza announced the resignation of Government Development Bank (GDB) President & Chairwoman Melba Acosta, effective July 31. In her resignation letter dated July 6, she says it is…
India’s tour of West Indies: Perplexed Caribbean legends question Denesh Ramdin ‘axing’
From Zee News West Indies are yet to announced their squad for the four-match Test series. New Delhi: West Indies legends have expressed their disappointment at the news that Denesh Ramdin will not be considered for the upcoming Test series…
PM-in-waiting Theresa May promises ‘a better Britain’
From BBC Theresa May promised to build a “better Britain” and to make the UK’s EU exit a “success” after she was announced as the new Tory leader and soon-to-be PM. Speaking outside Parliament, Mrs May said she was “honoured…
