Two shipping companies to pay $3.4 million to settle claims of price fixing to Puerto Rico
From Caribbean news Now JACKSONVILLE, USA — Sea Star Line and Horizon Lines have agreed to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by fixing the price of government cargo transportation contracts between the continental United States and…
Caribbean cannot afford to be without RSS, says Barbados PM
By Sharon Austin From Caribbean News Now Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) — Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has underscored the importance of the Regional Security System (RSS), describing it as an organisation the Caribbean “cannot afford to be without”. Stuart expressed…
Tess joins soulful women at White House fete
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life Jamaica’s Tessanne Chin represented the Caribbean and “Women of Soul” recently when first lady Michelle Obama hosted the annual “In Performance at the White House” series marking Women’s History Month. The winner of…
Change of Kick-off Times – FFD & Women’s League – Saturday 15 March 2014
From Cayman Islands Football Association We’ve noticed a clash of kick-off times between the Foster’s First Division and Women’s League matches scheduled for this weekend. As such please see the changes corrected [in red] to ensure no confusion at venues…
CARICOM summit making ‘good progress’ on Caribbean reparations
From Caribbean360 St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said Caribbean leaders are expected to continue discussions, focussing on a budget for the regional commission on reparations for African slavery and native genocide. KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Tuesday…
Civil Aviation Authority hosts Seminar on registering aircraft in the Cayman Islands
George Town, Grand Cayman, (March, 2014) –The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) hosted a one day seminar on Thursday, 27th February, on the CI Aircraft Registry that focused on the legislative requirements and processes concerned with registering…
Letter to Editor: Government needs credible ‘medium-term’ plan
By: John McLean and Truman Bodden 11 March, 2014 A medium-term strategic plan similar to the comprehensive 10-year “Vision 2008” plan covering all government portfolios, departments and statutory authorities is needed again so that the public can know where the…
Camana Bay expands weekly market
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman): Camana Bay’s popular weekly market is growing with a new location and an expanded showcase of all that is grown and made in Cayman. The enhanced Farmers & Artisans Market opens Wednesday 12 March to coincide…
Caribbean Medical Community disagrees on impact of decriminalization of marijuana
From Atlanta Black Star At the opening of the Law Term last September, Trinidadian Chief Justice Ivor Archie suggested that the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana was one panacea that could be used to reduce the current…
Shark lovers have appetite for protest
From the Pueblo Chieftain KINGSTON, Jamaica — Conservationists have launched a shark-saving campaign in the Caribbean country of Trinidad & Tobago, trying to stop locals and tourists from eating a popular delicacy: deep-fried shark sandwiches. Many have long considered “bake…
