Sandals Resorts International chefs win at Miami Taste of the Caribbean
From Sandals Resorts International The talented culinary masters at Sandals Resorts International (SRI) had a successful evening at the “Taste of the Caribbean” competition held in Miami, Florida last week. Ten teams from various Caribbean countries competed in the well-attended…
Pilot dangles from hot air balloon after strong winds cause total chaos
BY BRIAN KOERBER From Mashable A sudden burst of strong winds caused chaos for a few hot air balloon enthusiasts in Chatsworth, Illinois, on Thursday. Wayne Germain was observing the balloons during a Sesquicentennial Heritage Days event when suddenly, disaster…
UK: Tory-led Coalition with the Democratic Unionist Party – A focus on the DUP Agenda
From WN After today’s meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans for her continued leadership, and forthcoming Tory-led coalition with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, multiple media reports said. After gaining 10 seats in the…
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, resident participates in Caribbean exercise Tradewinds
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Stanton U.S. Coast Guard District 11 From dvids hub BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – United States Coast Guard Lt. jg. Devonte Weems, a Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, native is participating in Tradewinds 2017, an annual, multi-national…
Caribbean must press ahead with adaptation to climate change
From South Florida Caribbean News Despite US announcement of withdrawal from Paris Accord MIAMI – A grouping of representatives of the Caribbean American and US private sector, non-government organizations and regional governments has urged that the Caribbean region, while disappointed with…
Newly released Caribbean renewable energy index highlights opportunities for investors
From Caribbean News Now MIAMI, USA — Pan American Finance on Tuesday released the first edition of the Caribbean Basin Renewable Energy Investment Index, measuring the investment potential in renewable energy for then countries in the region: Costa Rica, Cuba,…
Caribbean boat races
Spectacle on the high seas: The best boat races in the Caribbean by Melanie Reffes, From USA TODAY Welcome to high season for boat racing in the Caribbean, where top-notch crews vie for top honors as they race their super-fast…
Adam West, TV’s ‘Batman,’ dies at 88
From Newsmax Adam West — an actor defined and also constrained by his role in the 1960s series “Batman” — has died. He was 88. His rep said that he died after a short battle with leukemia. “Our dad always…
British police discover huge cannabis factory in forgotten nuclear bunker
From WN After receiving an anonymous tip, Wiltshire police in the United Kingdom discovered an underground bunker that was producing £2 million worth of cannabis a year on Friday, according to The Guardian. DI Simon Pope, of Wiltshire police, said…
New Cayman Islands ministry to address immigration issues
From Jamaica Observer GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — Premier Alden McLaughlin says his new administration will be addressing several issues related to immigration with the establishment of a Human Resources Ministry to deal with “all aspects of employment in…