Donald Trump, Xi Jinping set for November 17 meeting in Chile to sign interim trade war deal: source
By Zhou Xin From South China Morning News Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump set to meet on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Chile next month, a source says The two state leaders are expected…
First International Conference on Sargassum in Guadeloupe concludes successfully
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 — The 1st International Conference on Sargassum was successfully hosted in Guadeloupe. The event which took place from October 23-26, 2019 brought together stakeholders from the Caribbean and other countries of the world to discuss the issue…
OECS partners convene in Saint Lucia to assess how to improve disaster preparedness
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 — Representatives from 12 OECS Member States met on 17th and 18th October, in Saint Lucia, to assess how they can enhance preparedness for natural hazards, such as hurricanes, floods and droughts, when weather forecasts show that…
US: Coast Guard warns of increased drug smuggling in the Pacific
By Ian Henderson From The Epoch Times After the U.S. Coast Guard recently seized an estimated $92 million worth of cocaine from boats in the Pacific Ocean and transported it to San Diego, the agency warned of an uptick in drug smuggling in the…
Mississippians teach Hondurans glass art trade as dioceses deepen longtime partnership
By David Paulsen From ENS [Episcopal News Service] John DeLancey serves as a missionary in Honduras but describes himself more precisely as a project manager. From Mississippi, DeLancey is a glassblower by trade and now a teacher, and his ultimate goal…
Martin: Clemency for battered women in prison
By Melissa Martin Kill or be killed. “On the night he died, after a day of heavy drinking, Andrew Harris sexually and verbally assaulted Mia. When the abuse became physical, Mia told Andrew “No,” and told him to leave her…
The artist
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Japanese audio manufacturer Yamaha announced the release of their new 5000 series of audiophile products including a $15K pair of speakers, a $10K preamp and $10K amp. Their stated goal is to deliver audio…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Celebrates 40 Years of Independence
From CNW Network KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, has congratulated St. Vincent and the Grenadines on its 40th Anniversary of political Independence from Great Britain on October 27. In a congratulatory…
Queer hymn collection offers ‘much-needed’ resource for LGBTQ+ Anglicans and allies
By Matt Gardner From ENS Music played a healing role for many Anglicans after an amendment to the marriage canon that would have recognized same-sex marriage failed to pass at General Synod 2019. After the vote in Vancouver, queer youth delegates sang a round affirming…
Cayman: Crown Counsel enhance their awareness of FATF Standards
K legal expert John Ringguth, who has extensive experience dealing with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands on their role in relation to anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). Held at…