Jamaica goes to the polls on Feb 25
By Caribbean News Now contributor KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans will go to the polls on Thursday February 25, 2016, in an early general election announced on Sunday night by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller at a rally of her ruling…
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Dyette, Davidson lead T&T in beach v-ball semis
By Nigel Simon T&T Guardian Top ranked local pair, Ayana Dyette and Malika Davidson played unbeaten in their three matches as T&T advanced to the main draw semifinals of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Women’s Continental Cup Tournament. Teams from several…
Jamaica confirms first case of the Zika virus
By Stephanie Shaw-Smith From JIS The Ministry of Health has confirmed one case of the Zika virus in Jamaica. The patient who has now recovered is a four year old child from Portmore, St. Catherine. The child began showing symptoms…
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CDB throws support behind KingstOOn 2016
Recognizing that the creative industries are important for regional economic diversification and employment generation, particularly for youth, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has partnered with the World Bank and the Government of Jamaica to stage KingstOOn 2016. This 2-day Animation…
Destinations of the week
Cayman Islands in Panamerican World’s 10 best Caribbean islands From PanamericanWorld Puerto Rico is the best island in the Caribbean. If you’re planning a tropical getaway, the Caribbean islands are a gold mine of beauty, seclusion, and adventure. Even though…
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Authentic food, music on tap for Roycroft Caribbean party
By KAITLIN LINDAHL East Aurora Editor From Orchard Park Bee Despite much of Western New York getting doses of lake-effect snow in recent days, the Roycroft Inn is planning on a hot, tropical night for its annual Caribbean Island Party….
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Euronews signs Caribbean deal with Digicel Play
BY ROBERT BRIEL From Broadband TV News Euronews is extending its reach in the Caribbean with a carriage deal with Digicel Play in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Euronews English service will be available for the first time in Jamaica thanks…
Caribbean Maritime Institute accused of employing unqualified and inexperienced educators
From Jamaica Gleaner The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is being accused of employing unqualified and inexperienced people to teach its students and breaching international guidelines. Auditor General Pamela Munroe Ellis made the disclosure in a report on an activity-based audit,…
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Groups set for 2016 Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup
From Antigua Observer A party atmosphere filled the air in St John’s, Antigua, when the draw was made for the 2016 Soctiabank Men’s Caribbean Cup. The Antigua night sky and trade winds, fireworks, dancers, a fire-throwing limbo dancer and soca…
Minn. woman killed in crash during mother-daughter trip to Caribbean
From Kare 11 SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. — A bus accident killed a Minnesota mother of four and pastor’s wife who was on vacation in the Caribbean with her daughter. Crystal Glewwe, 32, of Ham Lake was on a special mother-daughter…
