Eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 is becoming increasingly unlikely
PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UN FAO and PAHO warn that hunger has increased in six countries and now affects 2.4…
Jamaica: Margaritaville launches SIN And Heat Wave
The Hip Strip comes alive as Margaritaville Caribbean, Jamaica launches two exciting new nightclub offerings in Montego Bay – The SIN series, starting October 10, 2017, at Club Ville, Montego Bay, and Heat Wave Fridays, starting October 13 at Blue…
Halifax warship returns from hurricane-scarred Caribbean islands
The Canadian Press From Times Colonist HALIFAX — Standing on the rear deck of the Canadian warship HMCS St. John’s, Howard Shillingford shook his head as he recalled the sound hurricane Maria made when the Category 5 storm descended on…
He has Miami’s hottest restaurant. But why is he turning his backyard into a farm?
BY CARLOS FRÍAS From Miami Herald What’s in the water to make Kendall’s Ghee Indian Kitcheninstantly hot isn’t nearly as important as what’s in the ground. One of the secrets to this 5-month old restaurant that has reshaped the flavor…
Caribbean diplomats organize relief efforts
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life St. Vincent and the Grenadines New York Consul General Howie Prince has described as “commendable” and “encouraging” combined efforts to date by the New York Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Consular Corps and the Brooklyn-based…
US: Terrible response on Caribbean disaster
By Thomas Gans letter to Napa Valley Register I am distressed to the point of righteous rage over our American government’s despicable response to the devastation of Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. President…
Trump in devastated Puerto Rico: You’ve thrown budget ‘Out of Whack’
AP From Newsmax Trump pledged an all-out effort to help the island but added: “Now I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack because we’ve spent a lot of money on…
A Homeland Security memo painted a rosy picture of Puerto Rico’s recovery as Trump blasted San Juan’s mayor
By Alex Lockie From Business Insider The US homeland security adviser, Tom Bossert, sent a memo around the White House urging staff members to focus on the positive aspects of the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico while President Donald Trump…
US Virgin Islands thanks cruise and airline partners for hurricane relief
By Juergen T Steinmetz From eTurbo News Approximately 4,500 residents and visitors who have been impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria have been evacuated from the U.S. Virgin Islands to date. Thanking the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, Norwegian Cruise Line and…
Internal Audit Report on Cayman Islands Liquor Board decision released
The Cayman Islands Government has released the Internal Audit Report that was commissioned jointly by the Minister of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure, Hon. Joey Hew and Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson. The Internal Audit Office was asked to review in…