Germany backs fines for social networks that ignore hate speech
By Jon Fingas From engadget They face a stiff penalty if they don’t remove offending material. Germany is backing its crusade against online hate speech with some legal clout. The country’s cabinet is backing a proposed law that would fine…
Canada’s Cronos dips toes in Caribbean [Cayman Islands] medical cannabis market
From Marijuana Business Daily Cronos Group is exporting medical marijuana oil to the Cayman Islands, making it the second Canadian MMJ producer to ship the product to the Caribbean island. CEO Mike Gorenstein described the sale – the company’s first…
6 advantages of offshore outsourcing to the Philippines
From Global Outsourcing Of the many outsourcing destinations around the world, one country truly stands out: the Philippines. In fact, the BPO industry in the Philippines is one of the biggest factors contributing to the sudden rise of its economic…
Dwarf star
Dwarf star’s atmosphere holds the ingredients for life By Jon Fingas From engadget It hints that the conditions for life could be more common than you think. One of the biggest questions in the search for life in the universe…
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…
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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…
