BREXIT’s implications for the Caribbean, as Jamaica establishes Commission
By Denis Chabrol From Demerara Waves University of the West Indies (UWI) International Relations Professor, Mark Kirton said Jamaica, which is about to assess its place in the Caribbean regional integration movement, would likely consider Britons’ vote to leave the…
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Latin and Caribbean Nights at the Símόn Bólívar Cultural Centre (SBCC) launched
By Elaine Hartman Reckord From Jamaica Information Service Story Highlights The dream of Venezuelan Revolutionary Leader, Símόn Bólívar, to unite the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean through culture is being realised at the Símόn Bólívar Cultural Centre (SBCC)….
Cayman Islands teams undefeated on opening day of CAL U15 Cup
Local sides Academy Sports Club and Sunset FC were unbeaten on the opening day of the Cayman Airways U-14 Invitational Youth Cup at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, while Cavalier Soccer Club from Jamaica also enjoyed an impressive start to…
Transparency International to step up anti-corruption battle in the Caribbean
By Clive Bacchus from Winnfm 98.9 St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The anti-corruption group Transparency International (TI) is identifying the main corruption challenges in the region and announcing its intention to expand its Caribbean Network. TI lists corruption challenges as:…
“Historic Ships” on Cayman Islands new stamp issue
“Historic Ships” is the theme of the Cayman Islands Postal Service’s latest stamp issue. This five-stamp issue celebrates the role that ships played in shaping the history and economy of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands’ rich ship-building and seafaring…
Destinations of the week
A CARIBBEAN DESTINATION FOR EVERY TRAVEL PERSONALITY By Meagan Herrin From Caribbean Travel If you’re looking for blue skies and warm beaches, there is a Caribbean island awaiting your arrival. Adrenaline-pumped thrill-seekers and chill beachcombers alike can find the paradise of…
Holness exploring increased bilateral co-operation with C’bean neighbours
BY BALFORD HENRY From Jamaica Observer PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says he expects a number of high-level visits to Jamaica and increased bilateral co-operation, emerging from discussions he started at the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) summit in Havana, Cuba,…
Raúl Castro meets Presidents
Raúl Castro Meets Presidents of Haiti, Guyana, Jamaica and Suriname From Caricom Havana.- President Raúl Castro has met the provisional President of Haiti, Jocelerme Privert; Guyanese President, David Granger; Suriname’s Desire Delano Bouterse, and the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew…
SVG passes bill to end swearing of allegiance to Queen; swearing to SVG instead
By WEFM99 From St Lucia News Online Parliament has approved the passage of a Bill that would allow government officials here to swear allegiance to the state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, rather than to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
41 percent of Internet users in Jamaica watch at least half of all video online
42% of Internet users in Jamaica are netizens (early adopters) or networkers (early followers) compared to 48% globally Internet has fundamentally changed the way consumers search for product information and locate a place – and now many other activities are…
