CIBC FIRST CARIBBEAN raises over USD$350,000 for Cancer so far, set to host its fifth walk for the cure
From SXM TALKS PHILIPSBURG:— One of the region’s largest cancer fundraisers is less than three weeks away and so far has raised over USD$350,000 in support of cancer care and awareness. Now in its fifth year, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk For…
Even Stephen King is scared of creepy clown sightings in South Carolina
By Scott Malone, Reuters From Business Insider A spate of creepy clown sightings in South Carolina has perplexed police and worried parents, but their frightening appearance was no surprise to best-selling U.S. horror author Stephen King. King, whose 1986 novel…
This Caribbean country has recorded almost 900 murders this year
From NAN By NAN Staff Contributor News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Fri. Sept. 23, 2016: A popular Caribbean tourist destination has seen close to 900 murders so far this year. Police data published by the Jamaica Gleaner show that Jamaica has…
Recipe of the week
Four Reasons Mini-Desserts are Trending Felicia Arguello, Kitchen Aid From JeffreyGroup Mini-desserts are a trend that’s here to stay. Perhaps because it allows us to nibble on different sugary delights without feeling overwhelmed. KitchenAid shares a few reasons why mini-desserts…
15 CARICOM nationals start specialized fisheries training at top Australian university
Belize City, Friday, 23 September 2016 (CRFM)—Fifteen fisheries personnel, including senior fisheries officers, fisheries officers, analysts and policy officers, traveled to Australia this week to participate in a specialized training course on “Enhancing Fisheries Management Capacity in the Caribbean Region.”…
Address to Clinton Global Initiative on the Every Caribbean Girl Every Caribbean Woman Commitment Dr. The Hon Timothy Harris
From Nevis Pages I express my gratitude to the Clinton Global Initiative for affording me and the other panelists an opportunity to address you on the challenges and prospects for the health and well-being of women, girls and adolescents in…
Latin America & Caribbean committed to peace
By Gabriela Ávila Gómez From Granma The First International Seminar on Realities and Challenges of the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace opened yesterday, September 21, in Havana With the objective of continuing to uphold the…
Uber’s self-driving car
Here’s what the inside of Uber’s self-driving car looks like By Danielle Muoio From Business Insider Uber wants people to get used to the idea of riding in a self-driving car. That’s why the ride-hailing service is letting a select…
Mexico’s ‘Hot Land’ is teeming with gangs, and violence there may be about to get worse
By Christopher Woody From Business Insider On Tuesday [Sep 6], unidentified gunmen reportedly shot down a Mexican government helicopter in the restive southwest state of Michoacan. The downing came amid a series of gun battles between Mexican security forces and members of…
