Why applaud Bain and crucify Gomes?
By Ramesh Sujanani, Guest Columnist From Jamaica Gleaner There is no doubt in my mind that many of our adolescents are ignorant of sexual matters, male and female, heterosexual and gay. I can recall, as a child, that my parents…
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago to establish joint commission to improve bilateral relations
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday July 1, 2014, CMC – Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago have agreed to the urgent formation of a joint commission “or a similar entity” to advance the issue of enhanced functional cooperation between them. A…
The Caribbean economy
By Christine Lagarde From Venitism I realize that the Caribbean has gone through a tough time over the past few years. I believe that the region has set sail on a voyage toward greater prosperity. And Jamaica is raising its…
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Cayman’s National Conservation Law set to GO According to Cayman Islands Environment Minister Hon. Wayne Panton, Cayman’s National Conservation Law should be enacted in two weeks time. This follows the approval last Thursday (26) in the Legislative Assembly to two…
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Temporary measures for British passports held by British nationals in Cayman Islands Statement from the Governor’s Office: Temporary Measures for British Passports Her Majesty’s Passport Office is dealing with the highest demand for passports for 12 years and has issued…
A death by skin cancer? The Bob Marley story
From Repeating Islands Dr Cleland Gooding MD., F.A.A.D., a physician with a specialty in Skin Diseases employed by the Bahamas Government, has penned this intriguing article about Bob Marley’s failed treatment for skin cancer, which eventually progressed to the brain…
St Lucia group concerned over Jamaica’s move to decriminalise marijuana
From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Tuesday June 17, 2014, CMC – The Cannabis Movement of St Lucia (CMSL) Tuesday expressed concern over a decision by the Jamaica government to implement changes in relation to the possession and smoking of marijuana….
Jamaica passes law to decriminalize marijuana for personal use/Doctors against
Jamaica passes law to decriminalize marijuana for personal use From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday June 13, 2014, CMC – Plans are in the making for the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana. “Cabinet approved certain changes to the…
PR to host top Caribbean travel summit
By CB Online Staff Puerto Rico will host the Caribbean Travel Marketplace early next year, marking the first return the island of the region’s largest and most important tourism marketing event since 2010. The event, slated for January 28-29 at…
Lenders more willing to back resort projects
From Jamaica Gleaner Lenders are cautiously optimistic about growth in hospitality business in the Caribbean, but now appear more willing to back projects. Lending, to date, has been very cautious and generally restricted to “established brands in strong markets, with…
