Doctor warns Caribbean countries to be cautious in decriminalizing marijuana
From Power FM 102 Media reports say the executive director of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency, Dr. James Hosepdales, is urging regional countries to “proceed with an abundance of caution” when it comes to the decriminalisation of marijuana. Hospedales,…
Billions sent back to the Caribbean last year – A NAN first
From NAN Business Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. April 25, 2018: Guess how much money exactly was sent back to the Caribbean from immigrants globally last year? If you guessed USD 13.5 billion, then you are correct. According…
General Registry to promote online system, beneficial ownership, and NPO filing requirements on Cayman Brac
Business owners and charitable organisations in the Sister Islands have another opportunity to learn how the Cayman Business Portal (CBP) online system can make their lives easier – including by helping them to comply with legal obligations, and therefore avoid…
Archaeologists debunk colonial settlers’ claim that Caribbean’s indigenous inhabitants were ‘Cannibals’
From teleSUR TV “I started studying the Caribs because I couldn’t believe the history I was reading,” Carlyn Valmond told the Guardian. A group of archaeologists and researchers have taken up the challenge of disproving a centuries-old colonial settlers’ account…
B2B content marketing trends in 2018
Content marketing’s evolution and impact have been non-stop over the past five years. A significant factor for its skyrocketing popularity is its effectiveness and unmatched results regarding helping companies drive meaningful relationships and engage their target audience. However, the continued…
ShowJumping Season finishes
Cayman Islands ShowJumping Season finishes up From CIEF The fourth and final leg of the National Jumping Series was held this past weekend at the Equestrian Center, located off of the Linford Pierson Highway in George Town. With the last…
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Caribbean countries could benefit from new IMF initiative
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is adapting its framework for providing support to Caribbean and other low income countries (LICs) amid rising vulnerabilities. The Washington-based financial institution in a statement…
Loss and damage costing and financing mechanisms: Caribbean outlook
By Adelle Thomas, Inga Menke, and Olivia Serdeczny From Climate Analytics As global temperatures continue to increase, Caribbean SIDS face significant levels of both economic and non-economic loss and damage. The region has seen an increase in the number of…
UK: Immigration scandal expected to spread beyond Windrush group
By Amelia Gentleman from guardian UK Numerous cases involving non-Caribbean Commonwealth-born citizens reported to charities and MPs as scandal grows A growing number of cases of Home Office mistreatment of non-Caribbean Commonwealth-born citizens are emerging, indicating that the problem is…
Argentina creating stronger ties with the Caribbean
From Barbados Advocate Gustavo Martinez Pandiani, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Barbados affirmed that his country’s goal is to have a strong presence in the Caribbean. He was speaking at the Opening reception of the Argentine – Caribbean Regional…
