Ebola: DR Congo confirms new outbreak in country’s north-west
From BBC An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s north-western territory of Bikoro. There are two confirmed cases of the Ebola virus in the affected area and 17 deaths where it is suspected, the health…
Bahamasair’s new Miami-Bimini flight is a breeze
From South Florida Caribbean News The Bahamas flag carrier launch direct flights between Miami and Bimini FORT LAUDERDALE – For many years private pilots and private boaters have been enjoying the advantage of the close proximity of Bimini Island to…
Senior police officer suspended in Trinidad
CMC From NationNews PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) says a senior officer has been suspended as the probe continues into the circumstances that led to pictures of a woman, scantily dressed in the uniform…
Remarks by Minister Symonette at Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference
From The Bahamas Weekly Keynote Remarks The Hon. Brent Symonette, MP Minister Of Financial Services, Trade & Industry, and Immigration discussing “investment Opportunities In The Bahamas” at a Business Opportunities in The Caribbean Region Conference Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon…
Cayman Islands: Fraudulent EcayTrade Rental Ads
From RCIPS RCIPS Financial Crime Unit Issues Reminder on Fraudulent EcayTrade Rental Ads The RCIPS Financial Crime Unit (FCU) is currently investigating multiple reports concerning fraudulent apartment rental advertisements on EcayTrade.com. In one case, the victim suffered a loss of…
Tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands down in 2017
From cbs.nl In 2017, inbound tourism on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba declined by 5, 5 and 9 percent respectively. Although the first eight months of 2017 were good for tourism, on Saba and St Eustatius this positive development was…
Gadgets of the week
Thoughtful gifts your mom actually wants this Mother’s Day — for every budget By Ellen Hoffman, Insider Picks The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of…
Bermuda: Man accused of making death threats to Premier
By Owain Johnston-Barnes from Royal Gazette A 28-year-old man was charged today with making threats and demands to David Burt, the Premier. Jared Gordon allegedly sent Mr Burt a series of messages between October 2 last year and March 28,…
Fun Social Travel Reward “Our Moms Party” launches to celebrate Mother’s Day everyday
Recruiting for Good a staffing company in Santa Monica, is sponsoring ‘Our Moms Party,’ to reward empty nest and working mothers who make a difference; weekend travel to party in Cayman Islands, Maui, and New York. Rewarding Kickass Moms Travel…
Iran nuclear deal: Trump pulls US out
From BBC US President Donald Trump says he will withdraw the US from an Obama-era nuclear agreement with Iran. Calling it “decaying and rotten”, he said the deal was “an embarrassment” to him “as a citizen”. Going against advice from…
