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Jamaican-American Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph inducted Into Wall of Fame
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, CMC – The Washington-based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) has inducted Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph into its “Wall of Fame” in commemoration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations. Ralph was born in Waterbury, Connecticut,…
Mobile phone shock Horror! You could be risking your life by answering a cell phone whilst on charge… Industry scare-mongering or another urban legend?
NO PHONES IN KITCHEN PLEASE* Do you make calls or receive calls in your kitchen? My name is Dr. Ademola. Just 3 days ago my husband who also is a doctor shared the sad incidents of 6 individuals who were…
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Chinese workers helping build the new road to Costa Rica’s Caribbean
By Isabella Foster Villanueva From Costa Rican Times Costa Rica News – 105 Chinese workers have come to Costa Rica to expand the road to the Caribbean. At least 160 more will come in the next few months. The CHEC company…
5 islands in the Caribbean where you’ll be killed for committing certain crimes
By Farida Dawkins From Face2Face Africa Last Wednesday, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Barbados outlawed capital punishment for murderers, deeming it unlawful. The High Court is no longer able to enforce the death sentence for those in Barbados…
Bahamas to launch digital currency
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is moving to introduce a pilot digital currency for the country. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest recently during The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference. He…
Australian scientists assembled the full koala genome. Here’s why that’s important.
BY SHANNON CONNELLAN From Mashable Koalas, the tree-dwelling marsupials found in eucalyptus forests and woodlands across Eastern Australia, is not just a cute and fluffy fascination for tourists. It’s also a perfect research subject for a group of dedicated scientists…
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CCJ reserves ruling in Guyanese transgender appeal
From newsday tt FOUR transgender Guyanese women have asked that country’s final appellate court, the Caribbean Court of Justice, to strike down an 1893 post-slavery vagrancy provision which led to their convictions in 2009. Arguing the case for the four…
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Caribbean Peering Forum brings dream of better Internet closer
By Gerard Best From Curacao Chronicle BELIZE CITY – The dream of a faster, safer, more affordable Internet in the Caribbean sometimes seems elusive. One group of Internet pioneers is taking steps to make it a reality. The Caribbean Peering and…
Stamps for graphic design
10 awesome examples of stamps used for graphic design By Mirko Humbert From Designer Daily Thinking of using stamps in one of your upcoming design projects? This may be a good idea, especially if you use the stamps as well…
IATA urges to enhance Caribbean aviation
From Curacao Chronicle The association called on governments and other aviation stakeholders in the Caribbean region to work together to maximize the benefits of connectivity travelThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and other aviation stakeholders in the…
