Gamblers wager on election outcome, $2m prize money up for grabs
From Jamaica Gleaner When Jamaicans go to the polls on Thursday, the vote count will not only be watched closely by the competing political parties, but also by gamblers who would have staked a bet on the outcome of the…
Three Caribbean women leaders
By Henry Srebrnik From Journal Pioneer In the past 20 years, three Anglophone Caribbean countries — former British colonies — have been governed by women. Two of the nations are island states, while the third, on the South American mainland,…
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Jamaica leads Caribbean countries on how effectively children use laws
Jamaica has led Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in how effectively children can use the law to challenge violations of their rights. In the first-ever global study on children’s access to justice undertaken by the London-based Child Rights International network (CRIN)…
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Digicel Play surpasses 10,000 customers in Jamaica
PRESS RELEASE – Digicel Play has announced that it has surpassed the 10,000 subscriber mark in Jamaica just a few months after launch. With this milestone being reached well ahead of schedule, the company said this is a testament to…
Jamaica’s crime stats among highest worldwide, despite reduction
By Kimberley Hibbert From Jamaica Observer ALTHOUGH all the categories of serious and violent crimes have been on a decline locally, Jamaica still records some of the highest crime stats worldwide. Minister of National Security Peter Bunting made the revelation…
Cayman Islands Police Reports: 2 men charged with Conspiracy to Defraud/Imitation firearm charge/Shots fired GT/Construction materials stolen/Boat smuggling ganja intercepted
Boat Smuggling Ganja Intercepted; Three Charged with Trafficking From RCIPS Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 11:59 AM The Joint Marine Unit vessel Guardian, while at sea, came upon a vessel drifting approximately twenty miles off East End. JMU officers discovered three…
Peter Binose: Positive Evidence of Election Bribery [Saint Vincent]
By Peter Binose The Government decided to buy a shipment of building materials from Jamaica prior to the 2015 elections in SVG. Why did they buy it from a firm in Jamaica when they could have purchased exactly the same…
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Conference promises good times ahead
From Travel Pulse The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Marketplace conference, held annually in January at the height of the winter travel season, frequently provides valuable insight into the coming year in Caribbean tourism. This year’s event, held at…
3 Caribbean festivals you don’t want to miss
From Travel Pulse The Caribbean is one of the most lively, colorful and beautiful regions in the world. The vibe on these islands is slow-paced and relaxed, the people are upbeat and outgoing, while the music and dancing is spicy…
Cayman ready for Zika
Cayman Prepared to Combat Zika Virus The Cayman Islands Ministry of Health and related stakeholders have been meeting to update Government on efforts taken to prepare and respond to the possible introduction of the Zika Virus to the Cayman Islands….
