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Former Saint Lucian Minister James Fletcher joins global campaign to promote Solar Leadership
Long-time champion of renewable energy both in the Caribbean and across the globe, Dr. James Fletcher has been appointed an advisor for the non-profit Solar Head of State (SHOS). Solar Head of State seeks to promote the use of solar…
Southwest Airlines to consolidate Cuba service with focus on Havana
From Caribbean News Now DALLAS, USA — Southwest Airlines has announced that it will concentrate its future service to Cuba in Havana (HAV) and will cease operations in both Varadero (VRA) and Santa Clara (SNU) at the end of day…
Voices from Venezuela: Understanding the crisis
Miami, June 29, 2017—Venezuela faces a profound humanitarian crisis. Public protests have escalated over recent months as international human rights organizations condemn widespread government crackdown on political opponents and violations to freedom of speech. The spillover risks of a large-scale…
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MAN NAMED – Cayman Islands Anti-corruption police arrest man for offences of secret commissions and money laundering UPDATE: The man currently in police custody and not named has been identified as Bruce Blake former President and current VP of CIFA…
Bahamas: Former National Security Minister dies
From Caribbean News Service NASSAU, Bahamas, Jun 29 2017 – Former National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage died late Wednesday following a long battle with several ailments. Nottage, 71, was airlifted to the United States last Friday after spending three…
MSNBC is not happy about President Trump’s Twitter attack on ‘Morning Joe’ hosts
By Libby Hill From Los Angeles Times MSNBC has called out President Trump after his Thursday morning tweets in which he attacked “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. “It’s a sad day for America when the president spends his time bullying, lying…
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HM The Queen honours young people who are changing the world
From Caribbean News Service LONDON, Jun 29 2017 – Today, Her Majesty The Queen presented a young person from Barbados with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace, to honour Jamilla Sealy for the work she is undertaking to…
CDB rolls out training programme to support regional institutional reform in 19 countries
From Caribbean News Now BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has introduced a training initiative to help governments of its 19 borrowing member countries (BMCs) more effectively manage policies, programmes and projects. One course participant, and one institution…
A BBC investigation found fecal bacteria in iced drinks from Starbucks and 2 other chains
By Alison Millington From Business Insider It’s hard to match the refreshing taste of an iced coffee on a hot summer day — but a new BBC investigation may make you think twice before you order a chilled drink. The…
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Chew on this: Scientists develop GM purple rice that can cut cancer, diabetes risk
Press Trust of India, Beijing From Hindustan Times There have been many attempts to produce genetically modified purple rice in the past. You may soon be buying genetically modified purple rice in your local supermarket. Chinese scientists have created genetically…
