Polish foreign minister’s gaffe creates new Caribbean country, Internet rolls with it
By James Dempsey From Newstalk Witold Waszczykowski mentioned Poland’s new relations with San Escobar, with the non-existent country finding a new home online Poland’s foreign minister Witold Waszczykowski has been left with egg on his face after speaking to reporters…
Mariah Carey says producers ‘foiled’ her New Year’s Eve performance
BY MARIA GALLUCCI From Mashable Mariah Carey didn’t want a lot for Christmas. She didn’t even wish for snow. But in hindsight, she probably regrets not adding “better producers” to her humble gift list. The American singer-songwriter-diva on Sunday blamed…
Caribbean children victims of human trafficking
By Nelson A. King A new United Nations report says that a significant number of children in the Caribbean and Central America are victims of human trafficking. The report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), released…
Family of Malaysia’s Jho Low moves to protect assets in 1MDB probe
From Reuters Relatives of Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho plan to take fresh court action in a bid to prevent the U.S. government from seizing assets as part of an investigation into the scandal-tainted 1MDB fund, according to a U.S….
Arriving passenger from Suriname arrested at JFK carrying cocaine in suitcase
From Caribbean News Now NEW YORK, USA — An arriving passenger from Suriname had more than clothes in his suitcase when encountered by US Customs and Border Protection Officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. On Sunday,…
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[Jeff] Webb seeks second sentencing delay
From Barbados Today The sentencing of disgraced former CONCACAF strongman, Jeff Webb, could be delayed yet again, if the court in New York grants another request for an adjournment. The 52-year-old was due to be sentenced on November 18 but…
Taxed Off: Tax-exempt hospitals still go offshore
By David Robinson , From Press Connects Health care reporter David Robinson discusses the growing land value of New York state hospitals and how some are investing in “murky” offshore investments. Part of Taxed Off, a USA Today Network investigation….
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Rihanna puts on a leggy display as she forgoes costume at Halloween
From Caribbean News Service NEW YORK, Oct 30 2016 – She’s just landed in New York after enjoying some downtime in Paris. And Rihanna was straight on the party scene as she hit Marquee nightclub for a Halloween bash on…
US: Pizzeria robbery mystery solved after cops trace toilet paper note back to suspect’s roll at home
By Mary Beth Quirk From Consumerist Sometimes, the scene of the crime isn’t the only place police can pick up a few clues about the actions of bad consumers. Consider the lowly toilet paper roll — seems innocent enough, and…
Gadget of the week
What to expect at Photokina’s giant camera show By Steve Dent From engadget The biennial event starts this week in Cologne, Germany. If you’re thinking about getting a new camera, you might want to wait until the largest photo show…
