Caribbean Fisheries Forum calls region to action
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE, Thursday, 26 April 2018 (CRFM)—At its recent annual meeting in Montserrat, the Caribbean Fisheries Forum framed a set of recommendations that will be submitted to regional policy-makers at the 12th Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the…
UK: Amber Rudd finds herself in a hostile environment – UPDATE: Rudd resigns
UPDATE: From BBC Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary The home secretary Amber Rudd has resigned, saying she “inadvertently misled” MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants. Ms Rudd, who was due to make a Commons statement on Monday, was…
Cruising around investment cases against the Caribbean islands
By Anne-Sophie Gidoin (Jones Day) From Kluwer Arbitration Blogs Cruising around investment cases against the Caribbean islands is not only a recreational journey. It is also an informative one. This article aims at presenting key observations made during this journey….
Caribbean Coral Roundup: Cactus Coral
By Nicole Helgason From Scuba Diver Life Bright, multicolored cactus corals grow in every habitat from the shallowest to the deepest parts of the reef. Here’s how to identify them on your next dive. Bright, multicolored cactus coral grows in…
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN: A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion – Mexico
by MERITAS – Law Firms Worldwide From JD SUPRA 1. What role does the government of Mexico play in approving and regulating foreign direct investment? In Mexico, the regulation of foreign investment is entrusted to the National Congress, which is…
Government Ministers Across Latin America and the Caribbean call for big increase in climate finance for restoration
From World Resources Institute Ministers back vital climate action across the region, with announcement calling for growth in restoration and conservation finance LIMA (April 26, 2018)—Today, eight ministers from the governments of seven Latin American and Caribbean countries are calling…
Destinations of the week 7
100 under-the-radar beaches everyone should visit in their lifetime Part 7 By Alison Millington From Business Insider Whether you’ve only spent a handful of days on the sand in your life or you’re a full-blown sunseeker, there are plenty of…
In the #MeToo era, no sexual harassment laws exist in these Caribbean Countries
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. April 27, 2018: As the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault continues to spread virally across the U.S. and the world, toppling many powerful people, the Caribbean region has seemed almost…
100 volunteers mobilized against plastic pollution in Anse-La-Raye, St-Lucia
OECS Media release Thursday, April 26, 2018 — Over 100 volunteers gathered in the community of Anse-la-Raye, Saint-Lucia, on April 20 to participate in a major cleanup activity. The initiative was held in observance of World Earth Day celebrated on…
Puzzles for Apr 30 2018 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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