T&T’s power use highest in Caribbean, Latin America
From Trinidad Express Trinidad and Tobago consumes more than eight billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually — the highest rate in the Caribbean and Latin America, says Public Utilities Minister Robert Le Hunte. He also disclosed that this country has…
Amphibian that buries head in sand named after Donald Trump
From BBC US presidents tend to receive their fair share of honours, but Donald Trump may want to ignore his latest one. A newly discovered amphibian that buries its head in the sand has been named after him, apparently in…
Serious kidney injury common during cancer chemotherapy
From Newsmax Nearly one in 10 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy or newer targeted drugs may be hospitalized for serious kidney injury, a Canadian study suggests. The study involved roughly 163,000 patients who started chemotherapy or targeted therapies for a…
Calling all OECS Nationals: Fully funded UK scholarship application now open
j The University of Manchester Wednesday, December 19, 2018 — The University of Manchester has a fully-funded scholarship available for the MSc Management and Information Systems distance learning programme (starting in February 2019). This Scholarship is only available for applicants from…
Caribbean Investment interim profit drops on court case ruling
From Morning Star UK LONDON (Alliance News) – Caribbean Investment Holdings Ltd on Wednesday reported a drop in profit due to an unfavourable court judgement. Caribbean Investment is a holding company and has no business outside its subsidiary investments, which…
5 Judges whose sexual assault rulings land them in The Hall Of Shame
By Lauren Longo From Care2 There are a lot of decent, fair judges out there, but there are a lot of terrible ones too, especially when it comes to sexual assault cases. Far too often, judges are making headlines for giving…
8 healthy holiday snacks that beat cholesterol
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Tis the season to be snacking, and with all the tempting goodies at the office or at home, it’s tough to find heart-healthy options. “You may be watching the unhealthy fats in your meals but…
Brexit: EU reveals no-deal plans
From BBC The European Commission says it has started to implement its preparations for a no-deal Brexit – in case the UK crashes out of the EU without a plan. It has announced temporary measures to try to reduce the…
Drink recipe of the week
Pomegranate Elderflower Vodka Drink From Yummly 5 Ingredients 180 Calories 10 Minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain) 1 ounce pomegranate juice 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 1/4 ounce simple syrup For more on this story go to: https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Pomegranate-Elderflower-Vodka-Drink-968383
George Soros: FT’s Person of Year
From Newsmax Controversial billionaire George Soros has been named “Person of the Year” by The Financial Times. The FT said its choice of Person of the Year is “usually a reflection of their achievements. In the case of Mr. Soros this year,…