Man with world’s strongest memory crusades against Alzheimer’s
By Rebecca Hiscott From Mashable What does it take to have the best memory in the United States? Only four and a half years of training, for five hours each day, according to three-time national memory champ Nelson Dellis. Dellis…
Going green without sinking into the red
By Peter Richards From ipsnews CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Apr 7 2014 (IPS) – Most Caribbean countries are famous for their sun, sand and warm sea breezes. Far fewer are known for their wide use of solar, wind and other forms…
Shark drags kayaker eight miles
From Caribbean360 FLORIDA, United States – American college student Adam Fisk got a lot more than he bargained for when he set out on a routine weekend fishing trip, cruising off the South Florida shore in a red kayak, with…
Machel ‘brilliant’ as he addresses students in Miami: I’m a Caribbean man
By John Bailey From Red 96 7FM Reigning Power Soca Monarch and Road March King Machel Montano put his music aside to deliver what was described as a “brilliant”, “insightful”, “heartfelt” and “inspiring” address to hundreds of Caribbean students at…
Numerous Carib’n nationals deported from US following minor crimes
From Jamaica Obsever WASHINGTON (CMC) – A significant number of Caribbean nationals had been deported after committing minor infractions, including traffic violations, according to an analysis of internal United States government records since President Barack Obama assumed office. The figures…
Former Trinidad minister says sexual allegations made against him are ‘untrue’
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Monday April 7, 2014, CMC – Sacked government minister Dr. Glen Ramadharsingh has denied allegations that he had a woman perform sexual acts on him when she went for assistance to fast track an application with…
Non-communicable diseases in the Caribbean
Regional Status Report Launch: The Response to NCDs in the Caribbean Community (Port of Spain, Trinidad & Bridgetown, Barbados) A major step towards the reduction of Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) was made today with the launch of the Regional Status…
Caribbean International Holdings appoints leader in stem cell research to advisory board
MIAMI, FL, Apr 07, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Caribbean International Holdings (pinksheets:CIHN) is excited to announce that it has appointed Rafael Gonzalez, Ph.D to its Advisory Board. Dr. Gonzalez is currently responsible for the development of clinical stem cell…
Security guard bag stolen two in police custody / 3 Robberies in GT
A 23-year-old robbed at knifepoint in GT (Tue) UPDATE – Charged From RCIPS Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 9:14 AM The 41-year-old male who was arrested in connection with the robbery at Delworth’s Gas Station on Eastern Avenue on 8th…
Establishment of the Mental Health Commission
The Mental Health Commission Law was tabled and passed in the Legislative Assembly in May 2013. In December 2013, the members of the Mental Health Commission were appointed by Cabinet and the Commission held its first meeting in February 2014….
