T&T Energy Minister speaks at the IDB Natural Gas in the Caribbean Conference in Miami
June 8, 2014: The following is the speech delivered by the Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs, Senator the Honourable Kevin Ramnarine at the IDB Natural Gas in the Caribbean, Hyatt Regency, Miami on June 5, 2014: I have argued…
Ecologists provide close-up of coral bleaching event
By Beth Gavrilles, University of Georgia From RedOrbit Study documents corals before, during and after October 2009 episode New research by University of Georgia ecologists sheds light on exactly what happens to coral during periods of excessively high water temperatures….
Sailing Rallies announce Christmas Caribbean Rally 2014 to arrive in English Harbour, Antigua
From BYM Sailing & Sports News Following the success of the CCR 2013, event organisers Sailing Rallies have chosen the beautiful and historic Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour as the finish destination for the CCR 2014. This is the…
CHF Caribbean launches CAD 20 million initiative to support buyers and producers of fresh produce across Caribbean
MANDEVILLE, Jamaica -/CNW/ – The Canadian Hunger Foundation and it’s regional office CHF Caribbean (CHF) officially launched a six-year, CAD 20 million initiative today that is working with major buyers of fresh produce—like supermarkets and hotels—to identify their needs and…
Mixed WI feelings over Maya Angelou acclaim
From Trinidad Express Thanks to two events happening at the same time, the contribution of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean to US life and culture enjoyed a brief but timely recall. The May 28 death of literary superstar Maya…
Protecting your loved one in a nursing home
By Bamundo Zwal & Schermerhorn, LLP From Caribbean Life That unfortunate time has come. Your sick or elderly loved one can no longer care for themselves, and their needs are too great for you to properly meet. How do you…
Trinidad teen athlete and cousin killed by [Trinidad] police
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday June 10, 2014, CMC – Police have confirmed that they shot and killed two cousins, including a 16-year-old athlete, who won a bronze medal at the CARIFTA Games held in the Bahamas last year. Police…
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‘Jack’ Warner opts not to seek re-election as ILP party leader From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Monday June 9, 2014, CMC – One year after he founded the Independent Liberal Party (ILP), Jack Austin Warner is not seeking re-election as its…
Freshwater species of the Cayman Islands under the microscope!
By Angela Piercy, Cayman Islands Government George Town, Grand Cayman– In May Dr. David Bass, professor and aquatic invertebrate ecologist from the University of Central Oklahoma was back on his annual visit to Grand Cayman. Since 2010, Dr. Bass has…
