LIAT highlights illness trends
From Caribbean News Service ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Oct 26 2016 – A top official of regional airline LIAT has warned that the current level of sickness plaguing the Antigua-based carrier was simply “unsustainable for a commercial airline”. Acting Chief Executive…
Venezuela recall process blocked; opposition cries ‘dictatorship!’
From Caribbean News Now CARACAS, Venezuela — Throughout 2016, the Venezuelan political agenda has centered on a possible recall referendum against President Nicolás Maduro, a path that in recent days has been blocked — definitively, it seems — by the…
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Pro-am boxing card set for Barbican Complex
By Leroy Brown From Jamaica Gleaner A declaration that boxing fans will be able to see regular shows, by both professional and amateur boxers over the next 12-month period, was made by Boxing Board president Stephen Jones on Wednesday as…
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Climate change and Caribbean food security
From Climate Tracker Caribbean climate tracker and the University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus Geography club team up for climate discussion “While changing climate is a natural occurrence, anthropogenic impacts are speeding up and worsening climate change in…
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US institute to honour Caribbean American stalwarts
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) will present its annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards to nine Caribbean American stalwarts excelling in science, business, advocacy, technology and the arts on November 18…
Apex introduces anti-burglary window solution
By Stephen Jackson From Jamaica Gleaner David Stephens hammered a lug tool several times into a thin glass window fitted with a pliable anti-shatter laminate. He then flung a metal chair into it without penetrating the window. Stephens, a Jamaican and…
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Caribbean Fisherfolk Leaders committed to keeping Fisherfolk Action Learning Group going
Port of Spain. October 27, 2016 – Eighteen fisherfolk leaders from sixteen Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) met in Barbados for the Fourth Caribbean Fisherfolk Action Learning Group (FFALG) workshop, from October 19 – 21….
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Cooperation of Caribbean states needed for Regional Geothermal Development
From Caribbean Flame The Prime Minister of St Maarten has called for “joint development” of geothermal energy in the Caribbean, as many states look for ways to reducing their dependence on fossil fuel. William V Marlin said while several of…
Jamaica and St Maarten move to regulate Timeshare Industry
From Caribbean News Service MIAMI BEACH, Oct 26 2016 – In light of calls for improved standards, two Caribbean destinations have gone ahead with laws to regulate the timeshare industry. St. Maarten remains the leaders in timeshare in the Caribbean…
BVI and China pledge strategic cooperation
By Natalie Hodge From Caribbean News Now TIANJIN, China — The BVI Asian Trade Mission, led by premier and minister of finance, Dr Orlando Smith, has resulted in a pledge for strategic cooperation between the government of the British Virgin…
