Whopping $700 media fee creates controversy
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life After 46 years of coverage of the annual West Indian American Day Associations annual festivities in Brooklyn, in an un-precedented action, the organizers required media individuals to pay a whopping $700 in order…
It’s great to see the Caribbean on the rise
From TTG Digital With APD reformed and visitor numbers up, this has been a strong year for the region, says the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Carol Hay This year has been a remarkable one for the Caribbean so far. Starting with…
Brain-eating amoeba in towns’ water system
From Sky News Residents are warned as an amoeba that causes a usually fatal illness is detected in the supply of three towns in south Louisiana.10:54pm UK, Thursday 28 August 2014 A deadly amoeba that can destroy brain tissue has…
Denesh Ramdin’s century one of the best – Sir Richie
From Caribbean360 BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Friday August 29, 2014, CMC – Former West Indies stroke-maker Sir Richie Richardson has hailed Denesh Ramdin’s recent hundred against Bangladesh as one of the best ever one-day innings. Ramdin slammed 169 in the third…
Building Brand Caribbean
By David Jessop THE view from EUROPE From Jamaica Gleaner Some years ago, on the table at which I was sitting in a Barbados hotel, there was a small brown packet of sugar. In large letters it identified its contents…
Haiti’s leader agrees to talks with recalcitrant senators about elections
By Joseph Guyler Delva From HCNN PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (HCNN) — Haiti’s president Michel Martelly agreed over the weekend to engage in political talks with a handful of recalcitrant senators who have been blocking a vote to pass amendments to an…
Cuba, DR threat – Single tourism marketing strategy needed
From Barbados Advocate It’s just a matter of time before America lifts its travel ban on Cuba, and when that happens, a flood of pent up demand will be unleashed, bringing with it a monumental threat to the tourism dependent…
5.1 Earthquake Cayman Islands Wed 3 5am
M5.1 – 35km S of George Town, Cayman Islands 2014-09-03 10:01:04 UTC From USGS National Earthquake Information Center Event Time 2014-09-03 10:01:04 UTC 2014-09-03 05:01:04 UTC-05:00 at epicenter 2014-09-03 05:01:04 UTC-05:00 system time Location 18.965°N 81.341°W depth=10.0km (6.2mi) Nearby Cities 35km…
Cayman Islands resident reggae artist Tommy Tee brings powerful message
From pr-inside.com The music of reggae artist Tommy Tee brings a powerful message of positivity to fans of international music! A native of Jamaica and resident of the Cayman Islands, reggae artist Tommy Tee creates music that is suitable for…
