Cryptocurrencies lack one element needed to become a legitimate form of currency
By Cullen Roche, Pragmatic Capitalism From Business Insider Bitcoin can never be a real currency. It’s supply is fixed, unlike bank credit for assets like homes and cars. In theory, there could be cryptocurrencies that become reliable, but likely not….
Cayman Islands Permanent Residency grants now total 708
As of 5th April 2018 The Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency (CSPR) Board and the team of DOI administrators have continue to work diligently to fully address the permanent residency application backlog. There are a total of 80 outstanding applications….
Governors-General and Presidents of the Caribbean region visit Nevis
From ZIZ online NIA — Nevis was graced with a visit by a number of heads of state from the Caribbean on April 09, 2018, ahead of the official start of the 16th Conference of Governors-General and Presidents of the…
Caribbean Opals troupe launches 2018 Carnival costume collection
From The Daily Herald St Maarteen ST. EUSTATIUS–Caribbean Opals troupe launched its Statia Carnival 2018 costume collection at 318-Right Field. The theme for this year collection, which was presented Saturday, is “Carnival Empress,” which symbolizes the beautiful and strong women…
US: Motorcycle gang members used key codes to boost $4.5M worth of Jeep Wranglers
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist All it took was a few stolen key designs and computer codes for a biker gang to successfully steal more than 150 Jeep Wranglers — valued at $4.5 million — from the U.S. and relocate…
Concacaf Appeals Committee determines that suspension of CD Guadalajara’s Pereira cannot be appealed
Miami (Tuesday, April 10, 2018) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) announced today the determination of the Concacaf Appeals Committee in the case of player Jair Pereira of CD Guadalajara (MEX). The Appeals Committee…
Caribbean NGOs call on UN to investigate killings in Gaza, Syria
From MEM The Caribbean Against Apartheid in Palestine [CAAP] and the Caribbean Peace Movement have called upon 15 Caribbean nations to support calls for an urgent United Nations investigation into the recent deaths of civilians in the Gaza Strip and Syria. “As…
Immerse yourself in these gorgeous branded films about Cuba, through the eyes of locals
By David Gianatasio From Adweek Royal Caribbean and MullenLowe get to the heart of the island After cruising to Alaska last year to sample some local color, MullenLowe’s series of short films for Royal Caribbean drops anchor in Cuba to…
Rick Joy’s Caribbean home
Caribbean holiday home by Rick Joy allows coastal breezes to pass through By Jenna McKnight From Deezeen Concrete forms and outdoor passageways define this waterfront dwelling in the Turks and Caicos islands, which was designed by US studio Rick Joy…
Puzzles for Apr 12 2018 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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