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Sandals Resorts International eliminates all styrofoam across Caribbean resorts
Company to reach new milestone in ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability NEWS PROVIDED BY Sandals Resorts International MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As of February 1, 2019, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) will eliminate all Styrofoam from 19 Sandals and Beaches Resorts…
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The Publisher speaks: Courage
What is courage? By Joan E. (Watler) Wilson I believe courage is one’s self looking out over the world and recognising a challenge which could be anything. For instance, Neil Armstrong looking at the moon and saying he wanted to…
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Blended learning programmes for teacher training in the Caribbean
From UNESCO Office In Kingston Jamaica The UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean hosted a consultative meeting on “Blended Learning Programmes for Teacher Training in the Caribbean”, as a strategic component of the 11th Policy Dialogue Forum. The forum, organized by…
Int’l trade policy issues involving Jamaica and Caribbean partners
BY Elizabeth Morgan From Jamaica Observer As we come to the end of 2018, I wish to provide an update on the international trade policy issues involving Jamaica and Caribbean partners: 1. Caricom/Caribbean Single Market and Economy The special meeting of…
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Jamaica leads Caribbean in renewable energy
By Zach Marzouk From Nearshore Americas Jamaica is leading the development of renewable energy among it Caribbean neighbors, said David Delarie, the managing director of MPC Capital, according to The Gleaner. There is already 170 megawatts of installed generating capacity and rapidly developing…
Barbados PM comments on decriminalisation of marijuana
From Jamaica Observer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados government says it will soon develop a framework for medical cannabis, even as it noted that decriminalisation of marijuana for recreational use will have to be decided by a referendum. “There…
Cayman Islands: PAHO offers mental health training for doctors
Sixteen public and private doctors attended a special training that focused on mental health for general practitioners and primary care physicians. Led by a team of three from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), the two day session aimed to…
Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Caymanian Arthur B. hunter
It was an overly packed Elmslie Memorial United Church with family, friends, and business associates, who came there last Saturday 1st December, to honour Caymanian Arthur B. Hunter. The Officiating Minister was the Rt. Rev. L. Christopher Mason. EULOGY OF…
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Ganja: race, politics and legalisation
BY LOUIS EA MOYSTON, PHD From Caribbean Life The issue of legalisation of ganja has become a popular issue in the global discourse on drugs since the pioneering role of countries such as Uruguay and Canada led the way regarding…
Scotiabank Caribbean retreat marks shift after 129-year presence
By Doug Alexander From Bloomberg Bank of Nova Scotia’s retreat from parts of the Caribbean marks a turnabout for a Canadian lender initially drawn to the region 129 years ago by the thriving trade in rum, sugar and fish. Scotiabank…
