New drone footage shows ISIS’ destruction of treasured monuments in Syrian city Palmyra
AFP From Business Insider Moscow (AFP) – Russia’s military on Monday released drone footage showing more destruction of treasured monuments by the Islamic State in Syria’s Palmyra since jihadists recaptured the UNESCO World Heritage Site late last year. The black-and-white…
Why the United States is no longer turning up its nose at Caribbean medical schools
By USHA LEE MCFARLING From Stat News Photography by DANIA MAXWELL for STAT ORENO VALLEY, Calif. — It’s easy to dismiss the for-profit medical schools that dot many a Caribbean island as scams, set up to woo unqualified students who…
UK – HERE COMES DORIS! Storm Doris to smash Britain with snow and 80mph raging winds as Met Office warns people ‘be prepared’
BY PAUL HARPER From The Sun UK Widespread disruption could hit the travel network and there are fears “flying debris” may cause various accidents STORM Doris is braced to smash into Britain with ferocious 80mph raging winds and snow, the Met…
Banco di Caribe N.V. Joins Confirmation.com to respond to Audit Confirmations in the Dutch Caribbean
NEWS PROVIDED BY Confirmation.com Feb 20, 2017, 19:00 ET BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Confirmation.com, the world’s leading provider of secure audit confirmation services, announced today that Banco di Caribe N.V. has joined Confirmation.com to process audit confirmation requests…
Trump names Gen. H.R. McMaster as US National Security Adviser
From Newsmax President Donald Trump on Monday named Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster as his new national security adviser, choosing a military officer known for speaking his mind and challenging his superiors. McMaster is a highly regarded military tactician and…
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‘Caribbean’s Next Top Model’ is back *
By Essiba Small From Trinidad Express Former Miss Universe Wendy Fitzwilliam really came to talk about season three of Caribbean’s Next Top Model (CaribeNTM), but instead the conversation went in the direction of hair and hair extensions. Admit it! It’s…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Chili and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast From The Kitchn Chili and cheese stuffed chicken breast may never win any beauty awards, but that’s just fine because — as this quick dinner proves — it’s what’s on the inside that…
Caribbean leaders reiterate firm support for Belize and Guyana
From South Florida Caribbean News BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – Caribbean leaders attending the just concluded 28th Inter-Sessional have given their unflinching and firm support for Belize and Guyana in their border disputes with Guatemala and Venezuela respectively. The leaders present…
Killings in Mexico climbed to new highs in 2016, and the violent rhythm may only intensify
By Christopher Woody From Business Insider Mexico recorded the deadliest year of President Enrique Peña Nieto’s four-year-old sexenio, or six-year term, in 2016. The country saw a 22% increase in homicide cases, rising from 17,034 in 2015 to 20,789 in…
St. Lucia PM hails importance of CCRIF
By CMC From WiredJa BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb 20, CMC – St Lucia’s Prime Minister Allen Chastanet Monday highlighted the importance of organisations like the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) deal with the impact of natural disasters….
