Beyonce’s debut Coachella performance pays tribute to Afro, Caribbean legends
BY NDUTA WAWERU From Face2Face Africa Singer and performer Beyonce lit up the crowd at her debut performance at Coachella, a year after she was announced as a headliner. She becomes the first black woman to headline the music festival held…
New storm forecasting methods mark ‘huge leap forward’: U.S. official
By Isabelle Gerretsen From Reuters LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center said new ways of forecasting extreme weather events, including identifying storms before they fully develop, mark a “huge leap forward in the…
Governor visits East End
Cayman Islands Governor visits East End His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Anwar Choudhury, toured East End attractions and places of interest in the company of the Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson and the district’s MLA Hon. Arden McLean. The tour…
Why responsible tourists should visit Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Guatemala
By Juergen T Steinmetz From eTN Responsible tourists should look to travel to and support Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Guatemala through tourism. Responsible tourists should check carefully when supporting other Caribbean and Latin American Countries. This message becomes…
US: Acting Secretary Sullivan’s meeting with Caribbean leaders
From State Gov. Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 15, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with the Caribbean Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers of The…
An Air China flight was forced to divert after a man threatened staff with a fountain pen
By Michael Howie, Evening Standard From Business Insider An Air China flight headed for Beijing was forced to divert after a man threatened staff with a fountain pen. Images circulating on social media show a man holding a crew member…
HANDS OFF: No relief for Caribbean DACA recipients in U.S. Budget
By Gordon Williams From Caribbean Today The signing of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2018 by President Donald Trump set off a firestorm of mixed reactions, with both Democrats and Republicans lamenting that once again DACA recipients were being left…
What makes Caribbean citizenship by investment secure?
By Sam Hill From WIC News We live in a world where the free-flow of people, goods, and information is at an all-time high. People are travelling more, businesses stretch across continents, and communication occurs freely and easily. While this…
More than 700,000 viewed FLOW Carifta Games
From Jamaica Observer Making broadcast history via FLOW Sports Mobile App, FLOW Sports TV Channels More than 700,000 customers across 21 countries in the Caribbean and The Bahamas got their fill of the athletics action — live and direct…
Caribbean Eyes Untapped Potential of World’s Largest Climate Fund
REPORT from Inter Press Service Published on 12 Apr 2018 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 12 2018 (IPS) – The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) also known as the 5Cs, is looking for ways to boost the region’s access to the…