Cayman Islands and BVI to benefit from growth in Islamic finance
By The Asset Offshore centres are poised to benefit from the enormous growth forecast in Islamic finance over the next few years, according to Anthony Oakes, partner at law firm, Ogier. The combination of increasing appetite for Islamic finance products,…
Caribbean warned to prepare for more severe storms
From St Lucia Times At an OECS climate change forum, environmentalists warn that frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions is likely to increase. OECS member states have been urged to prepare for more extreme weather conditions and natural disasters…
NASA wants to send a life-detecting lander to Europa
By Mariella Moon From engadget It will look for life in the Jovian moon’s saltwater ocean Back in June 2016, NASA commissioned 21 scientists to design a lander headed for Europa, conjure up science objectives for it and figure out…
Feds delay endangered bumblebee’s protection
By Mariella Moon From engadget The rusty patched bumblebee would’ve been the first endangered bumblebee species. The rusty patched bumblebee was supposed to be officially added to the endangered species list on February 10th. Unfortunately, the insect’s fate is now…
French man wants $48 million from Uber for allegedly breaking up his marriage
By Chris Smith From BGR A French businessman from Côte d’Azur has sued Uber, asking for no less €45 million in damages, or around US$48 million. The reason is mildly amusing, unless of course you’re the man who filed the lawsuit:…
Ellis Island immigrants 100 years ago
Incredible colorized photographs show the immigrants who passed through Ellis Island 100 years ago By Sarah Jacobs From Business Insider ThePaperTimeMachine_06_Ellis_Island_Italian_Woman_1900s_FC Augustus Francis Sherman/New York Public Library/Dynamichrome In the early 1900s, Ellis Island served as the United States’ largest immigration…
New look at Antiguan passport holders
By Bert Wilkinson From Amsterdam News Just when the administration of President Donald Trump is applying greater scrutiny to who enters the U.S. and who doesn’t, authorities in Antigua are preparing to pull the plug on nearly 20 foreigners who…
7 things you should never do if you’re about to get divorced
By Emmie Martin From Business Insider Getting divorced can be a harrowing experience. Most people have never gone through one before, and they’re in the dark on the nitty-gritty details it can entail. Not to mention, emotions are likely running…
Venezuela promotes trade with Caribbean
Press Release:-In light of the cordial nature that characterizes bilateral relations between Venezuela and the Caribbean countries, a delegation spearheaded by Mr. Jesus Faria, Venezuela’s Minister for External Commerce and International Trade, completed a tour of some Caribbean countries (Saint…
First transgender doll to debut at New York toy fair
From Global Sources The 18in doll was inspired by teen reality star and activist Jazz Jennings. Gender-neutral toys are not exactly new in the industry. A growing number of manufacturers aim to break stereotypes on what and how girls and…
