Tourists say they were ABANDONED on Caribbean island by Marriott cruise ship ‘with space for an extra 1,300 people’ because it would only help guests
By Sara Malm for MailOnline Some 35 people were abandoned on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands Rescue ferry sent by Marriott Hotels would only take their own guests Non-Marriott guests left behind, despite more ‘1,300 free seats’ Marriott spokesman said…
Cayman Aid Mission to Anguilla
The attached images show the Cayman Aid Mission that has just arrived in Anguilla. IMAGES: GIS
Historic legacies affect climate change survival in Caribbean
The legacies of empire have increased the vulnerability of Caribbean states to climate change, according to University of Warwick expert Dr Leon Sealey-Huggins. UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Caribbean societies are among the least responsible for causing climate change but are among…
ILO hosts workshop to help countries fulfil reporting requirements
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is hosting a capacity-building workshop in Guyana from September 13-15, 2017. The purpose of the workshop is to boost the capacity of government officials to effectively plan, prepare and write key national reports on International…
Lady Gaga suffers from fibromyalgia
By IANS From Cinema Suryaa Los Angeles, Sep 13 : Singer Lady Gaga is hoping that her forthcoming Netflix documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two” will raise awareness about fibromyalgia as she herself battles with the chronic illness. The singer on Tuesday…
China faces double danger from typhoons as Talim and Doksuri threaten to strike coastline
By Stephen Chen Reuters From South China Morning Post Ten provinces in China’s wealthiest coastal regions could be hit by two powerful typhoons within 24 hours, the government has warned. But they could also miss China altogether with a “last-minute”…
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Turks and Caicos: Relief funds launched to assist after hurricanes
From TC Weekly A STRING of relief funds has been set up to assist TCI hurricane victims and Islanders are being urged to help out. PDM politicians are calling on people to dig deep and contribute to the Hurricane Ike…
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Europe leaders answer anger over Irma response in Caribbean
AP From Daily Astorian France’s president is promising to rebuild stronger Caribbean territories amid anger over his response to Hurricane Irma. In a news conference Tuesday, he promised to evacuate those who want to leave and provide services and shelter…
Live up: The Caribbean Media Alliance receives regional award
The Executive Director of LIVE UP: The Caribbean Media Alliance, Dr. Allyson Leacock, has received the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), ‘Champions for Change’ Leadership Award for championing the HIV response in the Caribbean. Dr. Leacock was…
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