Tobago council member undertakes protest swim
By Bert Wilkinson From Caribbean Life If it unclear whether he meant to embarrass the administration of Prime Minister Keith Rowley or to simply bring attention to the plight of people in Tobago but a council member from Tobago said…
At least 41 million people affected in floods in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, UN says
By Chloe Farand From Independent UK ‘We live in a global world and there is a lot going on out there at the moment but people should know about what is happening here,’ Red Cross worker says More than 40…
Drones are delivering packages in Iceland’s capital city
By Jon Fingas,From engadget It’s a modest start, but it shows what drones can do. At last, a fully operational urban delivery drone system is here… only you probably won’t get to use it. Drone logistics startup Flytrex has teamed…
New senator, new education minister in Grenada cabinet reshuffle
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (GIS) — Senator Simon Stiell has been promoted to a full government minister in Grenada as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle announced on Wednesday. Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell said Stiell is being elevated to the…
Sir Rodney commends support of ‘architectural gems’
From Antigua Observer Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has commended all those who have made contributions towards the restoration of both the St John’s Anglican Cathedral and Government House, and he has called for additional support for the projects. Referring…
The hatemongers at The Southern Poverty Law Center are even worse than you think [funds held in Cayman Islands]
by Teri Christoph From Red State The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) likes to portray itself as a humble little non-profit doing the people’s work of identifying and eradicating racism. They’d have us believe they’re just an unassuming little band…
CARICOM Caribbean Community : Caribbean fashion designers meet with Italian fashion industry experts at CARIFESTA XIII in Barbados
Fashion designers participating in the Fashion component at the recently held CARIFESTA XIII in Barbados had an opportunity to meet with Italian fashion industry experts and benefit from fashion workshops, fashion shows and business meetings. The event, which took place…
Caribbean consul generals
Caribbean consul generals in NY celebrate carnival’s 50th By Alexandra Simon From Caribbean Life It’s a historic year. The West Indian American Day Carnival is celebrating its 50th anniversary year and will honor that milestone on Eastern Parkway on Sept….
World Water Week highlights health, human rights, IWRM connections
By DELIA PAUL From IISD STORY HIGHLIGHTS: International organizations launched projects connecting human rights, health and IWRM, at a range of events during World Water Week in Stockholm. The World Water Council launched a project on overcoming challenges to implementing…
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