2016 Grammy nominees from the Caribbean are in
From St Lucia Times News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Dec. 8, 2015: Several Latin American and Caribbean musicians yesterday received the prestige of being named 2016 Grammy nominees. Among them were several reggae artists from the Caribbean as well…
Recipe of the week
Bulgogi + Scallion Pancakes + Quesadillas = The Ultimate Fusion Snack By Morgan Eisenberg From Serious Eats Crispy, cheesy, and intensely savory. Three snacking worlds collide. [Photographs: Morgan Eisenberg] Korean tacos have taken a little bit of Korea, a little…
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Community Events NWDA Community Outreach The National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA), in an effort to provide improved customer service to its clients in their job seeking efforts, will have a representative at the district libraries to provide: Opportunities to…
AT&T Drive Studio and Ericsson release global study on connected car buyers
Nearly 80 percent of car buyers globally would delay new car purchase by one year to get connected feature Wi-Fi hotspots most sought after feature in new car DALLAS, OCT. 13, 2015 — Three out of every four consumers said…
Caribbean Cruisers spending more on…
By MarEx From The Maritime Executive Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA) has released its latest analysis of spending related to cruise tourism indicating that passengers on Caribbean cruises are spending more. The triennial study, engaged by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise…
Study reveals $3.16 billion in cruise tourism expenditures throughout 35 Caribbean, Mexican, and Latin American destinations during 2014/15 cruise year
COZUMEL, Mexico, Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Today Business Research & Economic Advisors (BREA) launched its analysis of spending related to cruise tourism and its impact on destinations’ economies. The triennial study engaged by the FCCA included a record 35…
BP’s Deepwater Toll: $55B and Counting
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has already cost BP $54.6 billion in legal and other costs, and that number is expected to rise over the next few years. And in its most recent quarterly…
Ericsson invites industry players to join its licensing effort for Internet of Things (IoT)
Enhance predictability for patent licensing on Internet of Things (IoT) devices Create clear, industry-wide royalty structure for IoT devices with a primary function other than wireless connectivity Efficient access to wireless connectivity to promote faster adoption of connected low-cost IoT…
Brazil downs U.S. in friendly Foxborough, Massachusetts –
From CONCACAF Foxborough, Massachusetts – In its last friendly prior to meeting Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup next month, the United States fell 4-1 to Brazil on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium. Barcelona star Neymar came off the bench to score…
Cruise ship fire leaves guests stranded on Caribbean island
By Greg Roumeliotis – Reuters From Trade Arabia The Carnival Liberty leaving Miami in 2013. An engine fire on board the ship has left passengers stranded on a Caribbean island. An engine fire on board a cruise ship operated by…