Cayman government ministers return from Branson energy summit
Environment Minister Hon. Wayne Panton and Finance Minister Hon. Marco Archer recently returned from entrepreneur billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s energy summit in the British Virgin Islands. They will now share their experience with other Cabinet ministers to decide whether the…
Strong earthquake strikes northeast of Barbados
From Caribbean360 According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.5* earthquake struck northeast of Barbados early Tuesday, jolting thousands from their sleep but causing no reported damage or casualties. (Credit: USGS) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday February 18, 2014 –…
Cayman Islands kids are friendly, neat and can play, mon!
By Ron Kantowski From Las Vegas Review-Journal It was about 10 years ago when some local soccer enthusiasts got this idea to put on a grand kids’ soccer tournament, figuring that if they did it right, kids from far and…
Student program for innovation in science and engineering (SPISE)
Caribbean Science Foundation – From Grenada Broadcast SPISE 2014 STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014 Please bring to the attention of students who may be eligible PROGRAM GOALS The annual Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE) is…
Bahamian boxer to face off in regional showdown in Cayman against Tafari
By Renaldo Dorsett From Tribune242 ONE of the newest boxing clubs on the local scene will see one of its top fighters face off in a regional showdown, an integral part of his development toward the 2016 Olympics. Bahamian Kendric…
Cases of Chikungunya disease on the rise in Dominica
From Caribbean360 Health authorities say persons who have contracted the mosquito borne disease, Chikungunya, should remain home as Dominica recorded more than 31 cases of the disease so far. ROSEAU, Dominica, Monday February 17, 2014, CMC – Health authorities say…
Caribbean cardinal has Canadian connection
By Michael Swan, From The Catholic Register TORONTO – If Pope Francis intends to reshape the college of cardinals so it more roughly approximates the Catholic world, he’s made a start by appointing Val Felix’s big brother. Retired Toronto banker…
Port development requires the Caribbean to look outwards
By David Jessop, The View from EUROPE From The Jamaican Gleaner In the last few years, almost every significant Caribbean country has announced that they are upgrading their port facilities and preparing to compete to attract the larger post-panamax vessels…
Slavery Reparations case gathers steam in Caribbean, Evidence collection
By Tony Best From the New York Carib News Caribbean nations which revised the century–old issue of reparations for slavery with their announced plans to bring a lawsuit against Britain for its commercially profitable role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade…
Human rights group fears Haitian activist and wife were assassinated
From Caribbean360 Amnesty International said it was “dismayed” by news of the killing, on February 8, of Daniel Dorsinvil, general coordinator of the Platform of Haitian Human Rights Organisations (POHDH) and his wife, Girldy Lareche. LONDON, United Kingdom, Friday February…
