“Death in Paradise” nearly was Death in Paradise!
From London24 The Duck House star Ben Miller tells of Caribbean near-death experience Death In Paradise leading man Ben Miller, who also appears in the new West End production The Duck House, has spoken of how he almost drowned when…
CIREBA Names Agent of the Year
Cayman Island Real Estate Brokers Association (CIREBA) named the 2013 CIREBA Agent of the Year at their Annual Christmas Celebration. Ms. Patty Nugent from Cayman Islands Sotheby’s International Realty was the recipient of the prestigious honor. Patty has a strong…
Dominica seeks international help to determine cause of rise in cancer cases
From Caribbean360 The chief medical officer hopes the island will embark on developing a comprehensive cancer prevention programme this year. ROSEAU, Dominica, Tuesday January 7, 2014, CMC – Dominica is seeking assistance from the International Atomic Agency in helping it…
Stop eating plastic
By Pramila Krishnan From Deccan Chronicle Chennai: Fourteen per cent of school children carry hot lunch in plastic tiffin boxes, their parents regarding this a handy and stylish thing to do. A study, conducted by the Consumer Association of India…
Caribbean Project: Review: The Big Truck That Went By
From Before It’s News Haiti Jonathan M. Katz’s The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster is a memoir by the only full time AP reporter who was stationed in…
Rumoured Rihanna break trashed as Aussie tour announced
From Caribbean360 SYDNEY, Australia, Friday March 15, 2013 – Rumours of Barbadian superstar Rihanna’s fabled year-long break from music abruptly bit the dust on Wednesday when promoters Live Nation confirmed that the “Talk That Talk” girl will be taking her…
New York State Will Loosen Marijuana Laws
By Paul Szoldra From Business Insider N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to announce executive action that would loosen marijuana laws in the state, officials tell Susanne Craig and Jesse McKinley of The New York Times. From The Times: Mr. Cuomo’s…
The most expensive celebrity auctions of 2013
By Jennifer Michalski From Business Insider PHOTO: Francois Duhamel/Columbia Pictures Someone paid $96,001 to appear in “American Hustle” with Bradley Cooper and Amy Adams. Each year, the online charity auction site Charitybuzz brings together celebrities, luminaries, and brands to benefit…
BlackBerry makes new investment in security innovation center in the Washington, D.C. Area
Las Vegas – BlackBerry, in attendance at CES Government (CESG), communicated its intention to invest in a new security innovation center in the Washington, D.C. area. Building on BlackBerry’s technical experience and leadership in mobile security, the new Center will…
Madeline Eugenie “Rosie” Thompson laid to rest
A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving was held at Elmslie Memorial United Church for the Life of Madeline Eugenie “Rosie” Thompson on Saturday 4th January 2014. Madeline, known to her friends and family as “Rosie” was born on 29th December…
