The view from Europe: rethinking the relationship with Europe
BY: DAVID JESSOP From Barbados Advocate Today, October 1, the European Union’s sugar regime, which has for decades sustained the production of cane and raw sugar in the Caribbean, comes to an end. This is scarcely news. As a long-planned…
Dark Chinese Room
‘Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture’ creator goes ‘dark’ By Jon Fingas from engadget It’s not the end, but the studio has seen brighter days. It’s a tough time for one of the game industry’s more creative studios. The Chinese Room,…
After the hurricanes, who cleans up the Caribbean
In September, Hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed the Caribbean in quick succession, pulverizing infrastructure, leveling homes, and stripping entire islands of vegetation. After Irma alone, it was estimated that costs to rebuild St Martin could exceed $1 billion and Anguilla $200 million—and…
The Democracy Institute: Panel discusses issues of global free trade
NEWS PROVIDED BY The Democracy Institute LONDON, October 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Last week a distinguished panel gathered in Geneva to discuss trade issues affecting different Nations and individuals as the world appears to pull in different directions. Some looking…
Lady Gaga donated USD 1 million to victims of natural disasters in US and the Caribbean Society
From Novinie.com Lady Gaga donated USD 1 million to help hurricane victims in the United States and the Caribbean, reports Bgnes. The singer confirmed she has made the generous donation that will target the populations of Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico…
10 things in tech you need to know today
By Sam Shead From Business Insider Good morning! Here is the tech news you need to know this Monday. 1. Apple is investigating isolated reports of the iPhone 8 bursting open. The company said it is looking into two reports…
Trump: Las Vegas shooting ‘An Act of Pure Evil’; He will visit Wednesday
By Sandy Fitzgerald From Newsmax President Donald Trump, calling the massacre at a country music festival in Las Vegas “an act of pure evil,” asked the nation to unite in prayer. In a somber message, he said he has ordered…
Horror on Vegas strip
Horror on the Strip: 10 somber images from the Las Vegas shooting scene By Rikard Larma More than 50 people are dead and 400 more injured after a gunman opened fire sniper-style on the crowd at a country music festival…
IBM to present at Caribbean State of the Tourism Industry Conference
From eTurboNews The American multinational technology company IBM will present at the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) which opens in Grenada next week. IBM’s global industry leader responsible for hospitality and travel related services,…
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