Property recovered by Cayman Islands police for public view
From RCIPS On 13 February, detectives had cause to search a George Town address and during the search, the attached orange, underwater scooter was recovered and is believed to be a stolen item. The investigators are seeking the assistance of…
Caribbean News Roundup from News Americas Feb 21 2019
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Feb. 21, 2019: Here are the top headlines making news from the Caribbean and Latin America for Feb. 21, 2019: Haiti’s PM says the detained 5 Americans busted with guns are ‘terrorists’ targeting…
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,…
Guyana: Sexual predator who calls his victims whores, faces several charges
By Alleya Hamilton From Guyana Guardian A man who has been described as a “Sexual Predator, Child Molester, and Public Nuisance” by his accusers, was on Friday hauled before the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court to answer to several charges stemming from…
Former Swiss officer Johan Cosar on trial for fighting IS
By Imogen Foulkes From BBC Johan Cosar went to Syria not to fight for the Islamic State group, but against them. Now, the former Swiss army officer is facing a military tribunal back home. He is charged with joining a…
Album art
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Say what you will about vinyl’s good and bad points but it’s hard to deny the joy of holding a 12″ album cover while you’re playing the treasures inside. Album art and liner notes…
Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district
From BBC A fast-moving fire swept through a historic district of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, killing at least 78 people, officials say. The blaze broke out at night in a residential building that had flammable material stored on the ground floor….
Blockchain education takes center stage in the Caribbean, as developers get training to enter billion-dollar industry
NEWS PROVIDED BY Pieces of 8 Bahamas Marine Salvage, Ltd FREEPORT, Bahamas, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — PO8 and The Caribbean Blockchain Alliance (CBA) recently teamed up to provide 25 aspiring blockchain developers with free training courses and internship opportunities in The Bahamas in preparation…
China and Caribbean favor peaceful solution in Venezuela
From Presna Latino Beijing, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) China and Caribbean countries on Thursday defended the stance in favor of a peaceful solution to the situation in Venezuela that involves the people and the Government of that country and is…
US Police: ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett used ‘racism’ to promote career
From Newsmax Actor Jussie Smollett claimed to be the victim of a racist and homophobic attack because he was dissatisfied with his salary on the hip-hop TV drama “Empire,” Chicago’s police chief said on Thursday. Smollett, a 36-year-old black, openly…