Nigeria’s NNPC ‘failed to pay’ $16bn in oil revenues
From BBC Nigeria is Africa’s largest oil producer Nigeria’s state-owned oil company has failed to pay the government $16bn (£11bn) in a suspected fraud, according to an official audit. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) provided no explanation for the…
Former Curacao PM appeals corruption conviction and sentence
By Curacao Chronicle From Caribbean News Now WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — As expected, the former prime minister of Curacao, Gerrit Schotte, and his partner Cicely van der Dijs have appealed against the convictions and sentences handed down against them on Friday…
Protesters force closure of Bermuda’s House of Assembly
From Jamaica Observer HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) — Bermuda’s House of Assembly remained closed yesterday after legislators were locked out by protesters who formed a human ring around the building in a continuing protest against government’s proposed Pathways to Status initiative….
Scientists are one step closer to creating a real Jurassic Park
By Chris Smith From BGR Some scientists have already created artificial intelligence capable of consistently beating humans at a game that’s too complex for ordinary computers, which has led some people to worry that we’re going to soon face a…
The Grenada revolution and women’s struggle for liberation
By Ajamu Nangwaya From telesur Socialist feminism is an ally in the struggle against capitalism, imperialism and racism. The Grenada Revolution, which lasted from March 13, 1979, to Oct. 25, 1983, gave the Anglophone Caribbean an example of a different…
Another review, another rejection expected
By Tony Cozier From ESPN cricketinfo Four governance reviews of West Indies cricket have not been acted upon, because the board does not want change The West Indies Cricket Board confirmed at its annual general meeting in Jamaica last weekend…
US: UC President wants [ex- Dean] Choudhry banned from Campus
By Cheryl Miller, from The Recorder SACRAMENTO — University of California President Janet Napolitano has ordered former UC-Berkeley School of Law dean Sujit Choudhry barred from campus for the rest of the semester following allegations that he sexually harassed his executive…
Cayman Youth Parliamentarians
Youth Parliamentarians Debate Two Motions Over 20 youth from educational institutions on Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman participated enthusiastically in two debates during the ninth Youth Parliament held today (Monday, 14 March 2016) to commemorate Commonwealth Day. The topics they…
Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman welcomes the Spirit of the Islands
From Isla Public Relations 5th Luxury Catamaran added to fleet to enhance Your Cayman Family Dive Vacation; Swimmin’, Chillin’ & Grillin’ Snorkel Adventure Announced Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, (March 14, 2016) – Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman announces the addition…
iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Brush fire in Cayman Islands capital kept fire service crews busy Last Sunday (13) an empty lot off Anthony Drive behind Passadora Place, close to the George Town Cayman Islands Hospital, caught fire and became a major problem. Crews from…