Ripio Credit Network launches, aiming to attack bank loan fees in emerging markets
By Mike Butcher From TechCrunch Ripio Credit (formerly BitPagos), the project that reached the finals at last year’s TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield in New York, is about to launch its new venture. The Ripio Credit Network (RCN) will be public in…
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HBO receives 29 Primetime Emmy® Awards, the most of any network or platform this year
“Big Little Lies,” “VEEP” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” were among the night’s biggest winners. MIAMI, FL., September 18, 2017 – HBO received 29 Primetime Emmy® Awards, the most of any network or platform for the 16th consecutive…
Trade, investments and projects from China generate 1.8 million jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean
From ILO The first study conducted on the impact of economic relations with China in terms of quantity and quality of jobs in this region demonstrated the lack of information in this regard, but at the same time suggests various…
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International experts to gather for Internet Week Guyana in October
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Internet experts from around the world will be in Georgetown in October for Internet Week Guyana, a high-level technology conference focused on national and regional development issues. Hosted by the Guyana ministry of public telecommunications, the meeting…
‘Reprogrammed’ stem cells fight Parkinson’s
From Newsmax Scientists have successfully used “reprogrammed” stem cells to restore functioning brain cells in monkeys, raising hopes the technique could be used in future to help patients with Parkinson’s disease. Since Parkinson’s is caused by a lack of dopamine…
Miami Cancer Institute names Dr. Koehne Chief of Bone Marrow Transplantation & Hematologic Oncology
Dr. Koehne comes to Miami from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where he currently serves as one of the leading physicians in the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Service in the Division of Hematologic Oncology MIAMI, FL…
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The ties that bind the US to Latin America and the Caribbean
By Evan Ellis From Newsmax Dear Colleague, I hope this article finds you well. I am happy to have the opportunity to connect with you through my new blog in the media outlet Newsmax. For those of you who do…
Eclac opens debate on digital Latin America and Caribbean agenda
Santiago de Chile, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) ECLAC opened the debate on the new digital agenda of Latin America and the Caribbean (eLAC2020) that looks to update trends amid the dynamic of technologies in the world. With the help of…
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Support for subregional artisans
From Caribbean News Service PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 08 2017 – Strengthening synergies between the tourism and art and craft sectors is one of the keys to bolstering incomes from Caribbean tourists, while supporting local artisans.This was one of…
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David Jessop: Should it matter who pays for Caribbean development?
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner By any measure, the Caribbean’s infrastructure requirements are substantial. If the region is to be able to increase its competitiveness and give citizens the quality of life they desire, its transformation has become a…
