US and China must step off ‘path to disaster’, warns Jeffrey Sachs after storm of criticism over Huawei defence
By Keegan Elmer From South China Morning Post Economist defends comments on tech giant saying the US is targeting it as part of a ‘reckless’ attempt to contain its rival Sachs faced firestorm of criticism on Twitter and says he…
US Ambassador meets with American held for spying in Russia
From Newsmax U.S. ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman met in Moscow on Wednesday with a Michigan man who has been detained on espionage charges as the American government seeks answers about his arrest. Huntsman said he offered support and assistance…
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Jamaica: Plastic ban begins, Vaz updates the public
From Jamaica Gleaner Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Daryl Vaz called a press conference to address concerns about ban on single-use plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam. Here are highlights from his presentation. Regulating…
US Publication names Caribbean American legislator ‘Person of the Year’
CANA News From tv6tnt The Brooklyn, New York-based Everybody’s magazine, a Caribbean-themed publication has named Caribbean American New York City Council Member Jumaane D. Williams as its “Person of the Year” for 2018. Everybody’s, which is owned and published by Grenadian…
USB-C could soon offer protection against nefarious devices
By Rachel England From engadget The ‘cable of the future’ gets its own security protocol. USB chargers and devices are universally accessible and easy to use, but they come with a host of potential security risks, namely the spread of malware…
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US Report: Commission advises Florida to arm teachers
By Eric Mack From Newsmax The state-commissioned report of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has made a number of school safety recommendations, including arming teachers, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Wednesday. “There needs to be a sense of urgency,” Pinellas County Sheriff…
Could pot harm men’s sperm?
From Newsmax New research shows that marijuana causes genetic changes in sperm, though it’s not clear what effect those changes have, or if they’re passed on to a man’s children. But the scientists said their findings suggest that men trying…
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Decolonization without Independence: Nationalism & Assimilation in the non-sovereign Caribbean
From Repeating Islands Decolonization without Independence: Nationalism and Assimilation in the Non-Sovereign CaribbeanLecture by Grace CarringtonJanuary 16, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00 pmLecture Room 103, UCL Institute of the Americas, 51 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PNWhile attendance at this event is…
Prime Minister Harris’ New Year’s Day Message to the People of St. Kitts and Nevis
New Year’s Day Message by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Tuesday, January 1, 2019“Stronger and Better” My Fellow Citizens and Residents, My very best wishes are extended to you for 2019. Like a beautiful reflecting pool…
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St Kitts & Nevis PM delighted Sir Dennis Byron to be guest speaker at gala
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is commending the organizers of his Gala Committee on the choice of the Right Honourable Sir Dennis Byron to be the special guest at the Prime Minister’s Annual Gala set for this Saturday,…
