Ten Caribbean nations more dangerous than the U.S. [Jamaica second]
From News Americas Now News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. April 22, 2016: When it comes to murders worldwide, there is no denying that the Caribbean has been blighted by a rise in homicides in recent years. NAN compared murder…
Caribbean urges rethink of approach in combating drug problem
From Jamaica Observer UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The Caribbean last Thursday joined the international community in urging a rethink to the approach taken to deal with the illegal drugs trade. At a special United Nations General Assembly session, they “reaffirmed…
3 Caribbean and Latin American Islands make world’s Top 10 List
From News Americas Now News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. April 22, 2016: Two islands in the Caribbean and one in Latin America have made it on to the coveted top 10 islands in the world list this year. The…
Canada to push for making sale marijuana legal
From BBC The Canadian government will introduce legislation next year that would make the sale of marijuana legal, its health minister has said. If enacted, the move would make Canada one of the largest Western countries to allow widespread use…
Why I pay for my employees to vacation in the Caribbean
By Melody Adhami Special to The Globe and Mail When Plastic Mobile first opened its doors in 2007, I aimed to do things by the book. Individual performance reviews, standard vacation time and office perks like complimentary breakfast and ping…
Cayman Islands voted 2nd best island in the Caribbean, Jamaica 4th
From ace876dailynews Trinidad didn’t make the list Travelers have voted Jamaica as the fourth best island in the Caribbean, according to TripAdvisor’s recently-released Traveler’s Choice Awards 2015. The island was recognised for its forests which, according to TripAdvisor, feature prime…
Fatherlessness a huge problem, says health official
From Jamaica Observer Mandeville, Manchester — Regional technical director for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr Michael Coombs says fatherlessness is causing grave dysfunctions in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. Coombs claims the absence of a father has implications…
iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Child month cupcake war open to students in Cayman Brac Young pastry chefs in Cayman Brac are invited to take part in the Child Month Cupcake Wars competition. Taking place on Saturday 30 April at the Layman Scott High School,…
Stakeholders set path for establishment of regional creative industries body
April 13, 2016, Kingston, JAMAICA – The Caribbean is renowned worldwide for its creative culture, including music, folklore, crafts, festivals and carnivals. Despite making some progress in developing the cultural and creative sectors, the Region has lagged in translating its…
Hundreds expected for Cayman Islands United Church Convocation.
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Hundreds of Congregants will gather this month in one auditorium to learn more about the Great Commission and the discipline and dedication needed to answer the call from Christ. Members of the United Church in…
