Owner of Florida Telecommunications company pleads guilty or involvement in international cellphone fraud scheme
From US Department of Justice Owner of Florida Telecommunications Company Pleads Guilty, Second Defendant Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Involvement in International Cellphone Fraud Scheme The owner and operator of a Florida-based telecommunications company pleaded guilty today and…
Pacquiao welcomed in Cayman
Visiting Boxing Legend Pacquiao Welcomed at Cayman Islands GAB Internationally acclaimed Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao arrived to a hearty welcome at the Government Administration Building soon after landing in the Cayman Islands for a three day visit. Miss Cayman Islands…
Pilots fear drone collision as number of near-misses doubles
From Caribbean News Service LONDON. Jan 06 2016 – Pilots are warning of a possible drone collision in 2017 after the number of near-misses more than doubled in 2016 The British Airline Pilots’ Association fears 2017 could see even more…
Resolve to show resolve
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life Once again millions of people are attempting to restart or improve on life-enhancing goals by making resolutions. Annually, the New Year’s Eve tradition somehow lends permission to erase past foibles and attempt new…
Trinidad investigates financing of terrorist activities
By Azad Ali From Caribbean Life The Trinidad and Tobago Financial Unit (FIU) has reported that 182 T&T nationals may be involved in financing the activities of terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State (ISIS). This was disclosed by Minister…
Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect has Caribbean roots
From NAN News Americas, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Fri. Jan. 6, 2017: The 26-year-old Iraq US Army veteran, who law enforcement officials say shot and killed 5 people and injured 8 others at the Fort Lauderdale Airport earlier today, has roots…
St. Lucian jailed in London for raping girls repeatedly for years
By SNO Staff From St Lucia News Online A St. Lucian man living in southeast London, England was on Friday, Jan. 6 sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual offences. The Metropolitan Police in Greater London reported in a news…
Another year that shouldn’t have been: 64 times companies & employees embarrassed themselves in 2016
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist Just like last year (and, honestly, every year), 2016 was rife with stories about companies and their employees treating customers badly, going too far with bad jokes on social media, and then issuing semi-apologies while…
Flow signs iconic Caribbean Comedian – Majah Hype
The Caribbean’s iconic comedy star, Majah Hype, is now a Flow Brand Ambassador. This internationally-recognized comedian is known for his infectious online videos, many of which have become viral sensations depicting hilarious Caribbean characters, including favourites “Di Rass,” “Grandpa James”…
Surinam Airways CEO’s bold vision: Expansion of the Guyana hub to NYC and Havana
By Ray Chickrie From Caribbean News Now PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Surinam Airways (SLM) was out of the red and made a profit during the period when Robbi Lachmising was CEO. He was reappointed CEO of the company last year. Sitting…