A third of US inmates suffer abuse and neglect because prisons don’t take this major law seriously
By Erika Eichelberger, VICE News From Business Insider Prisons across the U.S. routinely flout the Americans With Disabilities Act, subjecting thousands of inmates with physical and mental health problems to painful and sometimes humiliating conditions, according to watchdog groups, inmates,…
Destination of the week
Canada Named Best Travel Destination In 2017 By Lonely Planet By Alexandra Talty From Forbes It seems that every election season American interest in Canada spikes and this year is no different. But our northern neighbor can offer more than…
India’s money mess could get worse
By Katy Daigle and Nirmala George, Associated Press From Business Insider Fifty days ago, India yanked most of its currency from circulation without warning, jolting the economy and leaving most citizens scrambling for cash. As the deadline for exchanging the…
Hong Kong reports second human case of bird flu
AFP From Business Insider Hong Kong (AFP) – Hong Kong on Friday confirmed its second human case of bird flu this season, days after an elderly man died of the virus. A 70-year-old man, who had travelled to the neighbouring…
WICB says Antigua now permanent home for regional cricket
From Jamaica Gleaner West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron says Antigua and Barbuda will be the permanent home of cricket in the Caribbean. West Indies cricket teams, at all levels, will meet there for training ahead of…
New low in Barbados crime
By George Alleyne From Caribbean Life December has presented Barbados with unusual incidents in what residents see a year of crime increases, with robbers attacking the clergy, and in another instance, carting away 26 televisions from the national cricket stadium….
Puzzles for Jan 3 2017 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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Cayman Islands: Armed robbery attempt
From RCIPS: Jan 1 2017 1:38 pm Police responded to a report Saturday (31) night of an armed robbery attempt of a money transfer vehicle. Shortly after 7:30pm Saturday, December 31st 2016 armed officers responded to the Cayman National Bank,…