Caribbean could put climate polluters in the dock says former diplomat
By Desmond Brown, From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday March 24, 2014, IPS – Can Caribbean governments take legal action against other countries that they believe are warming the planet with devastating consequences? A former regional diplomat argues the answer is…
Sustainability keeps Caribbean locals and tourists happy
From DW How do you make an island paradise with limited business infrastructure into a winning combination for both tourists and locals alike? You take a leaf out of Dominica’s book. For the many tourists that come to the Caribbean…
Dominica raises EC$20 million on regional securities market
From Caribbean360 Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said it represents confidence in the policies of his administration. ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica raised EC$20 million (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents) on the Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM) on Monday with…
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Cayman woman steals over $400,000 and offer made by brother to pay back $44,000 Patricia Glasgow although admitting stealing US$437,300 from an offshore trust over a three year period from a client when she worked at Bodden Corporate Services Ltd.,…
Eastern Caribbean leaders fail to address concerns of official corruption –US Report
From Antigua Observer WASHINGTON, Mar 4 – Political leaders in the Eastern Caribbean (EC) have “largely failed” to address concerns of official corruption, according to a report released by the United States State Department. It said the seven Eastern Caribbean…
Time to send tourist Olympians packing?
By Linda Robertson From Miami Herald KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — Kanes Sucharitakul’s goal in the Olympic giant slalom race was not to finish last. On his personal score sheet, he won the gold medal when he beat competitors from countries…
Race on to save Caribbean banana industry from impact of climate change
By Desmond Brown From caribbean360 The banana industry is a valuable source of foreign exchange for several Caribbean countries, including Dominica. LONDONDERRY, Dominica, Wednesday February 26, 2014, IPS – When Dean, the first storm of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season,…
Jamaican artiste Tommy Lee Sparta denied entry into Dominica
From Caribbean360 Sparta, who uses the stage name “Uncle Demon,” was due to headline a concert in Portsmouth, Dominica. ROSEAU, Dominica, Monday February 24, 2014, CMC – The main organizer of a concert that was due to have featured the…
Cases of Chikungunya disease on the rise in Dominica
From Caribbean360 Health authorities say persons who have contracted the mosquito borne disease, Chikungunya, should remain home as Dominica recorded more than 31 cases of the disease so far. ROSEAU, Dominica, Monday February 17, 2014, CMC – Health authorities say…
Caribbean cardinal has Canadian connection
By Michael Swan, From The Catholic Register TORONTO – If Pope Francis intends to reshape the college of cardinals so it more roughly approximates the Catholic world, he’s made a start by appointing Val Felix’s big brother. Retired Toronto banker…
