Ritz Carlton to operate luxury resort in St Lucia
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — Ritz Carlton, the luxury hotel subsidiary of Marriott International, on Thursday signed an operating agreement with Range Developments and the government of Saint Lucia to operate the planned new resort development at…
CARICOM sends greetings to Jamaica on 55th anniversary of independence
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping has lauded the distinguished contribution of Jamaica to the world as the country celebrates its 55th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Sunday. In a message marking the occasion, CARICOM…
ARIN strengthens commitment to the Caribbean
New Outreach Liaison Appointed CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bevil Wooding as Caribbean Outreach Liaison, a newly created role to strengthen the organization’s relationships…
UK: Grenfell Towers public inquiry may be delayed if Corporate Manslaughter charges are filed
From WN The investigation into the Grenfell Towers fire is in danger of being suspended for a lengthy period of time if prosecutors decide to pursue corporate manslaughter charges, The Guardian reported. Last week, police officials identified Kensington and Chelsea council…
Ex-CFO pleads guilty to embezzling $6.5 million from KC company
AP From cj0nline KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The former chief financial officer of a Kansas City company pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $6.5 million from the company. Federal prosecutors say 34-year-old Douglas Ferrell, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty Thursday…
21st-century geopolitics of the Caribbean. Part IV.
By Andrew Korybko When predicting the contours of any forthcoming revitalization of the West Indies Federation, it’s important to keep in mind that this prospective entity will probably be comprised of three primary parts constituting an “Atlantic Bloc”, the OECS,…
Best practices mission and exchange between Haiti and DR Customs and the Customs’ Administration of Morocco
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic August 3rd, 2017. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) joined forces with the customs administrations of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Morocco with a view to promoting south-south cooperation in trade facilitation. The mission included,…
Meet the Caribbean born man a Malaysian tycoon’s daughter gave up US$ millions for
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Aug. 2, 2017: The love of her Caribbean man is worth more than the US $407 million she was set to inherit as the daughter of one of Malaysia’s richest men. So…
‘A Profound Loss’ – Doctor killed outside airport in Cayman Islands laid to rest
By Romario Scott From Jamaica Gleaner Scores of mourners turned out yesterday to pay their final respects to Dr Vary Jones-Leslie, the obstetrician and gynaecologist who met her demise in The Cayman Islands last month, sending shockwaves throughout the medical…
Puzzles for Aug 7 2017 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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