St Lucian designer to be recognised at 2018 Caribbean Style & Culture Awards and Fashion Showcase
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – St Lucian designer Christine Samuel of Christy Creations has been nominated for the 2018 Caribbean Style & Culture- Award of Excellence- Fashion Innovation. Samuel has been recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry both…
Mercedes will build an electric version of its popular Sprinter van
By Jon Fingas From engadget You’ll get your package without polluting the skies. It’s all well and good to drive your own electric car, but what about the companies delivering your mail or fixing your water heater? They could stand…
African, Caribbean, EU lawmakers pledge support for free trade
From Xinhua NAIROBI, April 11 (Xinhua) — Lawmakers from Africa, Caribbean, Pacific and the European Union (ACP- EU) on Wednesday pledged support for trade liberalization as a means to promote economic growth, peace and security. The lawmakers who attended a…
24 Latin American countries sign a regional treaty protecting environmental activists
By Ella-Louise Micallef From The Futures Centre After a six-year negotiation process, a treaty focused on environmental rights within Latin America and the Caribbean was presented during a conference in Costa Rica. The treaty, known as The Regional Agreement on…
Lawsuit claims Dunkin’ Donuts blueberry bakery items don’t contain actual blueberries
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist A year after lovers of fruit-flavored donuts sued Krispy Kreme alleging the company’s blueberry donuts didn’t contain any real blueberries, another donut chain is facing a similar lawsuit: Customers in Chicago have filed a class-action…
With Summer travel around the corner, hurricane-hit Caribbean islands are optimistic
By Jessica Montevago From travel Market Report Caribbean nations impacted by back-to-back hurricanes have been using their marketing dollars to extend a warm welcome to travelers, assuring vacations taken will be unhampered by aftermath of two Category 5 storms. And, more…
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…