Britain issues warning after Vincentian dies from cocaine-laced Caribbean drink
From Caribbean360 Police report that Vincentian born Joromie Lewis, 33, of Gosport in Hampshire died within hours of drinking a small amount of the Cole Cold Pear-D drink he had brought back with him from a trip to the Caribbean….
Anglicans in Jamaica, Cayman Islands to raise funds for the Philippines
By ACNS staff Anglicans across the diocese have been asked to take a second collection to help typhoon-affected people in the Philippines Photo Credit: ACNS/Neil Vigers While the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda may have faded in some people’s minds,…
Lifeboats fall off two Royal Caribbean Cruise ships
By Katie McFadden From Travelers Today Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships are sailing with one less lifeboat after issues caused the lifeboats to fall off the ships.(Photo : Wikimedia) Two Royal Caribbean cruise ships are sailing with one less lifeboat…
PSPA supporter completes Cayman Marathon in memory of her dad
From PSPA PSPA supporter across the sea, Edel O’Donnell, who lives in the beautiful Cayman Islands, completed the Cayman Islands Half Marathon to raise funds. Edel, who used to live in Ireland until a year ago, finished the race in…
Search ends for 14 missing in Caribbean Sea
From Caribbean360 The United States Coast Guard says rescue crews have ended a massive four-day search in the Caribbean Sea for possible survivors of an “overdue illegal migrant boat” reportedly transporting a group of 14 Dominican Republic nationals. SAN JUAN,…
Hungry, but no threat to people
Cayman Racer snakes are endemic to the Cayman Islands and aren’t found anywhere else in the world. From CIG Photos have been circulating showing a Cayman Racer snake (Alsophis cantherigerus caymanus) eating a green iguana (Iguana iguana). The photos may…
Caribbean Science Foundation barely scraping by
By Pablo Correa From Sci Dev Net [GEORGETOWN] Financial problems have not undermined the enthusiasm of the members of the Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF) who met this week (2-3 December) in Guyana for an annual workshop. On the contrary, the…
Elon students headed to Cayman & Cuba
By Isaac Groves / Times-News ELON — Some Elon University MBA and law students will get a lesson in globalization and economic contrasts with a trip to the Cuba and the Cayman Islands. “We get to see all the aspects…
‘… the Merrymen … was the hit band of the Caribbean’
By Tony Deyal Trinidad Express Fiat Justitia or just a slow coach? When I was a young man, the Merrymen of Barbados, led by Emile Straker, was the hit band of the Caribbean. If you went to a “house” party…
Jamaican American congresswoman urges US to end deportations
From G0-Jamaica American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has called on President Barack Obama to stop the deportation of Caribbean and other immigrants who lack legal status in the United States. Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the largely…