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…
Caribbean Village Cultural Festival brings islands vibes to South Florida
LAUDERHILL – The third installment of Caribbean Village Cultural Festival is drawing near. On Sunday June 25 the Lauderhill Sports Complex is scheduled to be revamped into a family fun-filled day of total Caribbean Culture, covering every inch of the park….
Humans are ruining one of the best things about dogs
By Ian Johnston, The Independent From Business Insider Dogs have their own innate sense of fairness and did not learn this from humans as previously believed, a new study has concluded. In fact the research suggested the opposite may be…
Wonder Woman slays The Mummy at the box office
By Jamie Lovett From Comic Book Even the undead might of The Mummy proved no match for DC’s Amazon princess. Wonder Woman remains on top of the box office for the second weekend in a row. Wonder Woman earned $16…
Proposed US budget cuts could pose regional security problems, Caribbean/American leaders warn
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Caribbean American leaders in Washington have warned that proposed cuts to the United States Department of State’s foreign aid budget could have serious implications for the region at a time when there…
Depakote maker AbbVie ordered to pay $15M to boy born with Spina Bifida
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist Pharmaceuticals giant AbbVie must pay $15 million to the family of a 10-year-old boy who was born with spina bifida after an Illinois jury found the company failed to properly warn doctors about the risk…
