Eastern Caribbean countries tackle telecoms issues
From telesur Officials of the Saint Lucia-based OECS Secretariat say consumers, who are the foundation of the telecoms sector, need to have a greater say in the industry The nine countries which make up the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States…
High Court rejects appeal over Agency’s deadline to sue banks
By Scott Flaherty, From The Litigation Daily The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dealt a major setback to lawyers for Nomura Holdings Inc., Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and other financial institutions who argued that the National Credit Union…
Is [US] High court ready to decide on same-sex marriage?
By Marcia Coyle, From Supreme Court Brief The stage is set once again for review by the U.S. Supreme Court of the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans. Will the justices raise the curtain this time? All of the briefs are…
Study looks at how to get a law degree for less
By Karen Sloan, From The National Law Journal Despite rising tuition rates, law school can be more affordable if prospective students are strategic about where they study and select a school that offers the largest available scholarship award—even if it’s…
11 puzzling expressions
The real meanings behind 11 puzzling expressions we still use today By Yohana Desta From Mashable IMAGE: FLICKR, CHENHY SHORTLEGS The phrase “cut to the chase” doesn’t mean what you think it means. The common descriptor, like many other popular…
‘Scalia/Ginsburg’ Opera to debut in July at Virginia Festival
By Tony Mauro, From Supreme Court Brief The much-anticipated comic opera about U.S. Supreme Court justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia will make its debut July 11 at the Castleton Festival in Virginia. Tickets went on sale last week…
Centennial Cup America 2016 Venue Selection Process Draws Interest from 24 Metropolitan Areas across U.S.
Final Venues to be Determined in Spring of 2015 Miami (Thursday, January 8, 2015) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) revealed…
“We don’t have to listen to what Britain says”- Rohee
By Demerara Waves From Caribbean News Desk Amidst mounting calls from the United Kingdom (UK) for an end to the prorogation of the Guyana Parliament, People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) General Secretary Clement Rohee says Guyana does not have to…
The Rise of China and Its Impact on the Caribbean to be Examined
By S Coward UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica – Jan. 13, 2015 – What does the rise of China’s economy and active diplomacy mean for the Caribbean? The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean examines China’s hegemony during its first module for…
