Jamaica to host Caribbean & Americas regional workshop for Commonwealth Junior Election Professionals
(The Commonwealth) The five-day workshop, which will take place from the 22 to 26 September will explore ways in which electoral democracy can be strengthened within the Commonwealth Caribbean and Americas region. The workshop will be attended by junior election…
Hurricane Ivan remembered by Cayman Islands at 10th anniversary
Panel speakers at the recent Hurricane Ivan symposium sought a dedicated home for the Cayman Islands Weather Service as a priority so that future emergency operations are not jeopardised as they were during the 2004 storm. Moderator Loxley Banks got…
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Chikungunya death toll in the Caribbean passes 100 mark From Curacao Chronicle The death toll from the mosquito-borne viral disease Chikungunya continues to rise in the Caribbean, now passing the 100 mark, health officials say. The Pan American Health Organization,…
CARICOM Regional TVET Strategy for Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness to be launched
From SKNVibes September 17, 2014 – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies (CANTA) will formally launch the CARICOM Regional TVET Strategy for Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness on Monday, September 22, 2014, at the…
Causes of endemic radiation in the Caribbean
From Space Interactive Causes of endemic radiation in the Caribbean: evidence from the historical biogeography and diversification of the butterfly genus Calisto (Nymphalidae: Satyrinae: Satyrini) Calisto is the largest butterfly genus in the West Indies but its systematics, historical biogeography…
‘Our big day has been completely ruined’: Bride left heartbroken after series of disastrous errors sees Jamaican dream wedding cancelled with one month to go
By Anucyia Victor From Daily Mail UK Katie Carrick and Stephen Bell were meant to be married this October The Sunderland couple had booked a resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica Plans fell through after they had spent £5,000 on their…
Jamaica looks to bamboo industry for housing, furniture and charcoal
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday September 4, 2014, CMC – Jamaica is to embark on the large scale production of bamboo for the construction of low-cost houses and value added products such as furniture and charcoal for the export market….
8 must see cultural attractions of the Caribbean [Top is Cayman’s Stingray City]
By CAPTAINTIM From Caribbean Trading The Caribbean islands are known for their clear water, sunshine and laid back lifestyle amidst a lush tropical setting. However, every island’s culture is different and these cultural influences from the west, the early African…
Poor Weather Hampers Search for TBM900 Wreckage
By Chad Trautvetter and Charles Alcock From AIN online The Jamaica Defense Force today is expected to resume efforts to locate wreckage from the Daher-Socata TBM900 turboprop single that crashed into the Caribbean Sea around 14 miles off the northeast…
In tourism, Barbados is left at the starting gate for first half of 2014
Patrick Hoyos From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Saturday August 30, 2014 – New tourism long stay arrivals numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation show big percentage gains for the Dominican Republic, Cuba, St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Maarten for the first…
