Martinique to host first-ever conference on Caribbean sports tourism
By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique will soon play host to the region’s first-ever conference on Caribbean Sports Tourism. The Caribbean Sport Tourism Conference will be held from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24 at the Institut Martiniquais du Sport in…
Search abandoned for man overboard on Caribbean cruise
From Caribbean360 The US Coast Guard mounted an intensive search for a 26-year-old passenger after he reportedly jumped from the Adventure of the Seas in the Mona Passage. (Credit: Royal Caribbean promo video) FLORIDA, United States, Thursday January 2, 2014…
Garden of the Groves celebrates ‘Christmas in the Garden’ 2013
From bahama islands info FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Colourful tents, unique gift items created by talented local artisans, beautiful artwork, homemade treats, pony rides, face painting, puppies and of course, Santa…all hallmarks of ‘Christmas in the Garden’ at Garden of…
Ageing process can be reversed in animal studies
From Caribbean360 While human therapies are likely to be a distant prospect, the Harvard Medical School research team wants to start clinical trials in 2015. (Credit: ageing-no-more.com) CONNECTICUT, United States, Thursday January 2, 2014 – In what has been referred…
Paul Walker’s cause of death revealed
From inquisitr Since the tragic death of Paul Walker many have speculated the initial cause of his death. Now it’s being reported that the L.A. County Coroner’s Office has completed their examination via dental records for both Walker, and his…
Caribbean child brides worry UNFPA
By Nadine Wilson Observer staff reporter From Jamaica Observer Agency says leaders must address human rights violation Approximately 29 per cent of girls in the Caribbean were married before their 18th birthday, resulting in what representatives from the United Nations…
8 Jamaicans make Caribbean’s Most Interesting People for 2013 list
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica – Having been named the Caribbean Journal’s Artist of the Year 2013, Jamaican singing sensation and The Voice winner Tessanne Chin also made the Journal’s list of 25 Most Interesting People for 2013, along with…
Magazines see iPad sales grow, but is it too little too late?
By Jason Abbruzzese From Mashable Don’t call it a comeback, at least not yet. The number of ads purchased in 2013 for iPad editions of magazines rose 16%, according to a study by the Association of Magazine Media and Kantar…
The evolution of the password — and why it’s still far from safe
By Rebecca Hiscott From Mashable Just a decade ago, password theft seemed the province of poorly protected Hotmail accounts and AIM screen names. These days, virtually every company with access to our personal data, from Target to The New York…
Rihanna sports blue bikini for Christmas, shows Instagram followers how to “twerk” Caribbean style
By Star Cooper From Mstarz Looks like summer came to the Barbados for Christmas. Pop star princess, Rihanna sported a blue bikini while sailing the Caribbean seas. The photo of the glowing star was posted on her Instagram, along with…
