Caribbean newcomers dip their toes in the Snow
By Christopher Clarey From New York Times KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — When Dominica, a tiny Caribbean nation, makes its Winter Olympic debut on Friday, the cross-country skier carrying its flag at the opening ceremony will be a wealthy former investment…
Caribbean Premier League to cut costs, registered loss for 2013
From Stabreknews.com (Trinidad Express) Last year’s inaugural edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) was a success with the public. But in an effort to reduce costs for the 2014 tournament, the player salary cap is likely to be scaled…
Dancing the Night Away on the Cayman Islands
From nativedance One does not have to be a professional dancer or an arts aficionado to fully enjoy dancing. Anyone can have a great time going outwith friends at night to dance at a club. One of the best things…
Jamaica’s dope control officer confesses to failing three medical exams
From Caribbean360 Dr. Wright’s revelations came while he was being cross examined in the anti-doping hearing of Olympic silver medallist Sherone Simpson in Kingston on Wednesday. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday February 7, 2014, CMC – Jamaica’s leading dope control officer, Dr….
Come to Hopestock Sat 15th March 2014
By Will Doran, Pierre Lesieur and Jason Howard Hopestock: The Great Big Gig, (The Washington School Trip Fundraiser) Hope Academy is sending its Grade 9-12 to Washington on the School trip of a lifetime. Whilst we have the ability to…
Navarro prepares for Spring Training at Caribbean Series
By George Nunnelley From The Bats Signal Rey Navarro, a 24-year-old infield prospect from Puerto Rico, is currently participating in this month’s Caribbean Series held at Estadio Nueva Esparta in Porlamar Margarita Island, Venezuela. Unlike many prospects who seem to…
UWP may not support Dominica’s move to Caribbean Court of Justice
From Caribbean360 Dr. Thomson Fontaine, a senior member of the UWP, who is expcetd to contest the next general election, said joining the CCJ was a “very serious” matter for Dominica. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday February 7, 2014, CMC – The…
US Embassy in Guyana advises US citizens against travel on Carib. Air
UPDATE: Caribbean Airline (CAL) says it will be working closely” with all authorities after the United States Embassy in Guyana warned Americans against travelling on the airline because of “unconfirmed threat information” relating to its flights destined for the United…
Water related death – West Bay – Wed (5)
From RCIPS Fri Feb 7 2014 A 64-year-old America tourist passed away on Wednesday after getting into difficulty whilst snorkeling with friends off Cemetery Beach, West Bay. Richard Chaput, from Libertyville, Illinois, was snorkeling with two friends on Wednesday afternoon,…