Latin America paying heavy economic price for “epidemic” violence
By Ulric Rindebro – From BNAmericas The Latin American and Caribbean region has established itself firmly on the international stage during the last several years with high levels of economic growth and financial stability as well as making some progress…
Thanksgiving disasters
From Serious Eats It’s our goal at Serious Eats to provide you with everything you need to have the most delicious, stress-free Thanksgiving humanly possible. But things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes, you end up at your crazy aunt’s…
Pope Blasts ‘Idolatry of Money’ in First Document Outlining Papacy
From Moneynews VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis attacked unfettered capitalism as “a new tyranny” and implored global leaders to fight poverty and growing inequality, in a document on Tuesday setting out a platform for his papacy and calling for a…
The Navy’s most advanced carrier ever launched on Sat Nov 9…..
By Robert Johnson, Business Insider ……. and Business Insider got photos of its construction The United States is launching its next generation of aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, Saturday. The construction of the Ford took place at Newport News…
Cuban Consulate Office in U.S. Stops Issuing Visas, Passports
From NBC 6 South Florida The Cuban office in Washington D.C. that issues visas and passports to the Caribbean country said it was forced to halt nearly all its services Tuesday because no banks will do business with it. The…
Celebrate the holidays with Camana Bay
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (25 November 2013): The most wonderful time of the year is here and Camana Bay is celebrating with a whirlwind of festive events and activities the whole family can enjoy. From beloved favourites like Cayman 27’s…
Danny Glover comes to the Caribbean
From The Gleaner PHOTO:: Tracy Morgan (left) and Danny Glover star in Screen Gems’ comedy ‘Death At A Funeral’. Hollywood actor Danny Glover is set to be recognised for his long and distinguished career in film at the Bahamas Film…
ACP FISH II lays foundation for future fisheries initiatives
BELIZE CITY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013—The ACP Fish II Programme—a 30.00 million Euro programme funded by the European Union (EU) through the European Development Fund (EDF), which has focused for the past four-and-a-half years on strengthening fisheries management, improving food…
ECLAC highlight planning
ECLAC – Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean : Region’s Countries Highlight Planning as an Indispensable Tool for Driving Forward Post-2015 Development Agenda Watch the video message by ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKAmHphqH98 (22 November 2013)…
Mariah Carey describes American Idol stint as like “hell with Satan”
From Caribbean360 NEW YORK, United States, Thursday November 21, 2013 – Mariah Carey’s latest single may be titled “The Art of Letting Go,” but it looks as if she might still be burdened by bitter baggage when it comes to…
