1M species face extinction
One million species threatened with extinction because of humans By Isabelle Gerretsen From CNN Story highlights The landmark UN report paints a bleak picture of a planet ravaged by an ever-growing human population. “We should act now to avoid a…
China and the Caribbean’s future
By Tennyson Joseph from Trinidad Daily Express China’s highly anticipated second Belt and Road International Cooperation Forum (BRF) wrapped up on April 27. Initially not including Caribbean nations, the country’s signature policy has gained increasing momentum in the region since…
Bungling Blind Date
Bungling Blind Date producers send two bisexual male contestants on romantic break… to Caribbean island where gay sex is ILLEGAL By Emer Scully From Daily Mail UK A popular dating show sent two bisexual men to the Caribbean island of…
US: Congress moves to crack down on robocalls
By Jason Devaney From Newsmax Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are taking an “all-hands-on-deck approach” to stop the surge in robocalls that plague Americans and their phones. The New York Times reported that there are several ongoing bipartisan efforts aimed at reducing or…
How to be romantic on a budget
From South Florida Caribbean News There are many couples these days that do not have much money to spare, and as a result feel that they cannot afford to do romantic things. Well, one thing to bear in mind is…
7 jobs that increase your risk of cancer
from Newsmax By Zoe Papadaxis Could your job increase your risk of cancer? Nearly 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. While most people are aware of the…
Partnership seeks to fight climate change and boost Caribbean nation’s economy
From UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN The University of Texas at Austin is partnering with two Caribbean universities on the dual-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago to create a new clean industry that will store greenhouse gasses underground and eliminate…
St. Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris wishes the nation’s workers a Happy Labour Day
“Today, I salute the determination and hard work of countless workers who play a major role in our Federation’s progress,” Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said today, Monday, May 6th, Labour Day 2019. Prime Minister Harris is pictured…
Australia: Labor to turn screws on multinational royalty payments
By Chris Duckett From ZD Net A Labor government, if elected, will crack down on related party payments by multinationals that have annual global turnover greater than AU$1 billion. The Australia Labor Party announced at the weekend it would stop…
CONCACAF: Monterrey rides Sanchez goal to fourth SCCL crown
2019 SCOTIABANK CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GUADALUPE, Mexico – Monterrey is champion of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League for the fourth time after playing to a 1-1 draw with Tigres in the second leg of the 2019 SCCL Final on Wednesday…