Marijuana researchers seek government approval
By AZAD ALI From Caribbean Life The University of the West Indies (UWI) is urging the Barbados government to enact the necessary legislation to allow its scientists to undertake studies on the medicinal use of marijuana. The Barbados Cave Hill…
Jamaica: Tourism Director hails marathon as part of Kingston City Run
By Douglas Mcintosh From JIS Story Highlights Tourism Director, Donovan White, has lauded the organisers of the annual Kingston City Run for expanding the slate of activities for the seventh staging in 2019 to include a marathon, noting that this…
Trinidad: PM dismisses criticism over CARICOM aid offer
By CMC From St Lucia Online (CMC) – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley Wednesday criticised persons whom he said had been spreading rumours that his administration had turned down offers from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in the aftermath of the…
Ex Bajan minister’s laundering trial in US set
From Stabroek News (Barbados Nation) Former cabinet minister Donville Inniss will stand trial on money-laundering charges in a Brooklyn federal court from June 24 next year. The date was decided on Tuesday afternoon by federal District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto in…
Nutrition and medical support during pregnancy critical – Jamaica’s Senator Reid
By Garwin Davis From JIS Story Highlights Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has highlighted the importance of access to proper nutrition and medical care for expectant mothers in ensuring the healthy development of children….
Sunset in Aruba
Another Perfect Sunset In Aruba By Trey Ratcliff From Stuck In Customs CARL COX IS COMING TO NEW ZEALAND! Hey if any of you know Carl personally, send him a note and tell him to come hang out with me…
Cartoon of the week
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Belize: John Briceño says G.O.B.’s response is ‘So Wrong’
From Channel5 Belize The buzz this week has been about the legalization of marijuana as proposed by the Leader of the Opposition John Briceño. Briceño suggested that Belize should follow countries like Canada, Netherlands, and Uruguay and legalize the recreational…
Caribbean American legislator opens campaign committee for NYC Public Advocate race
By CMC From St Lucia Online (CMC) – Caribbean American New York City Council member, Jumaane Williams, says he intends to run for Public Advocate of the City of New York after opening a campaign committee with the Board of…
Puzzles for w/e Oct 26-28 Number search/Sudoku/Word search/Crossword
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