Caribbean brokers in terrorism
By COREY CONNELLY From News Day Trinidad & Tobago There is a growing threat within the Caribbean of citizens being involved as “brokers” in terrorism and money- laundering. Criminologist Prof Ramesh Deosaran said this was one of the salient issues…
Belmond : Caribbean News Now, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Tourism Matters column
From 4-Traders Even for those who have spent years in the tourism industry, the name Belmond may not at first mean anything at all. In July 2014 its name was changed from Orient Express Hotels Ltd, which was originally founded…
Cayman Islands Government Debt to GDP 2000-2017
From Trading Economics Cayman Islands recorded a government debt equivalent to 18.50 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product in 2015. Government Debt to GDP in Cayman Islands averaged 14.87 percent from 2000 until 2015, reaching an all time high…
Here are 7 Reasons why content is still King in 2017
Written by Joseph Dalton It was on January 3, 1996, when Bill Gates, then CEO of Microsoft corporation, published the essay titled “Content is King” which states that content will play a very crucial role in the future of then-emerging…
To many Americans, Memorial Day has lost its meaning
From Newsmax ANNVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Allison Jaslow heard it more than once as the long holiday weekend approached — a cheerful “Happy Memorial Day!” from oblivious well-wishers. The former Army captain and Iraq War veteran had a ready reply,…
Pastors arrested in St Lucia
From Caribbean News Service CASTRIES, St. Lucia, May 28 2017 – The Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) has appealed to the public not to rush to judgment following the recent arrest of two pastors. But Executive Secretary of the St….
The psychology behind product packaging
From Designer Daily The old saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” applies to packaged goods as well. Just because a product has an attractive package doesn’t automatically mean it will be a good product. Still, brands need to…
Over 41,000 Caribbean nationals arrested in the US since trump’s immigration laws
From Times Caribbean The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says in the 100 days since US President Donald J Trump signed Executive Orders (EOs) regarding immigration enforcement priorities, immigration agents have arrested more than 41,000 Caribbean and…
UN-backed projects in the Caribbean highlights connection between life on land and life below water
From Antigua Observer UNITED NATIONS, May 27, CMC – The United Nations says it is supporting several projects in the Caribbean to underscore the connection between life on land and life below water. As the vital role of the world’s…
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI in Florida
From Newsmax Tiger Woods was arrested early Monday on a DUI charge in Jupiter, Florida, and spent nearly four hours in a county jail before he was released. Woods, the 14-time major champion who ranks second with his 79 career…