New international sporting event takes flight: The Martinique Flying Regatta
From Caribbean News Now FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique — Organized by the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA), the Martinique Flying Regatta will take place from November 17 to 24, 2018. It will be the world’s signature international foiling event. The bay…
Caribbean: PAHO signs agreement with Development Bank to focus on mental health ahead of Hurricane Season
From teleSUR TV “Strengthening social and individual resilience is, and always should be, a key component of any response to disasters,” said Monica La Bennett. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have signed an accord…
Jamaica: PM wants to make Jamaica centre of the Caribbean
By Denise Dennis From JIS Story Highlights Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to making Jamaica the ‘centre of the Caribbean’. “We want to be the centre of the Caribbean for innovation and technology….
Impressive Russia win World Cup opener
By Paul Fletcher BBC Sport in Moscow, Russia World Cup 2018 highlights: Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia The 2018 World Cup opened in spectacular fashion as Russia defied their recent poor form to score five past Saudi Arabia and record the…
Haiti withdraws Oxfam Great Britain’s right to operate after misconduct scandal
From Reuters PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haiti’s government on Wednesday said it was withdrawing Oxfam Great Britain’s right to operate in the Caribbean country after allegations of sexual misconduct by some of the charity’s staff. In a statement, three ministries, including…
World’s most beloved game
The World Cup starts on Thursday — these photos from around the world show why soccer is the world’s most beloved game By Mark Abadi From Business Insider Soccer is the world’s most popular and beloved sport, and it’s played…
New York sues Trump Foundation, alleging ‘extensive’ lawbreaking
From BBC New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump Foundation, as well as Donald Trump and his children, alleging “extensive and persistent” lawbreaking. Barbara Underwood said the charitable foundation had engaged in “unlawful political co-ordination” designed to influence the…
Stand up for your health: How to lessen the risks of too much sitting
You know that foggy, unfocused feeling you get after sitting too long at your desk? It may very well be your brain getting thinner, reducing its ability to process thoughts and memory, according to new research. In a study by…
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14 Jun Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report – 1 Disturbance
14 Jun Thu 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Thu Jun 14 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. A surface trough located over the…