Richard Branson pledges to turn Caribbean green
From European News The palm trees and billiard table have been shipped in, work on the infinity pool overlooking the coral reef is progressing and the tennis courts are celebrity-ready. But few of the super-luxury buildings rising on Moskito island’s…
New York Times Travel Show to Host Travel Industry Trade Day
The 2014 New York Times Travel Show to Host Travel Industry Trade Day on February 28 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE The New York Times Travel Show will host a Trade Day for industry professionals…
Anthony Bourdain on his NYC food market, Parts Unknown Season Three, and new book projects
By Raphael Brion From Eater As part of the Cayman Cookout 2014, Eater interviewed chefs poolside at the Ritz-Carlton. Up first: chef Parts Unknown host and general food world rabble-rouser Anthony Bourdain. [Photo: Raphael Brion / Eater.com] Anthony Bourdain is…
Black Brooklyn pols ‘vindicated’ in stop-and-frisk ruling: Clarke
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Brooklyn Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke says black elected officials in Central Brooklyn are feeling “somewhat vindicated” over a recent court ruling against the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) stop-and-frisk policy against Blacks…
Cayman Airways expansion
From Latin American Airlines & Industry News GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman–National flag carrier Cayman Airways Ltd. could enter a new phase of expansion during 2014 that could include new routes to Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The airline was established…
Sochi officials: Jamaica bobsled in
From ESPN.com news services The Jamaican bobsled team may be headed to another Olympics. The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. Olympic organizers said Saturday that Jamaica has qualified for the two-man competition at…
Trinidad national on US “most wanted” list may be residing in Barbados
From Caribbean360 Andre Neverson has ties to Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, Grenada, St. Vincent and Canada and US authorities are offering a US$25,000 reward for information leading directly to his arrest. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – United States law…
Grand Cayman: A Guide to Local Favorites
By Catherine at The Squirrel machine Blog (http://www.squirrelmachine.org/) From RumShopRyan Now that the temperatures have reached single digits in New York City, it is just about that time of year when I seek refuge and much needed relaxation in the warmer…
Jamaican-born transvestite could face murder charge in toddler’s death
From Caribbean360 Prosecutors have charged Kryzie King, 27, born in Jamaica as Christopher King, with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and unlawful imprisonment in the death of Myls Dobson. NEW YORK, United States, Monday January 13, 2014, CMC – Law enforcement…
Goldman Sachs tweeted out this awesome photo of its view of the frozen Hudson River [Jan 9 2014]
By Linette Lopez From Business Insider The polar vortex has only one upside — all the gorgeous pictures people have taken of our frozen landscape. Goldman Sachs tweeted this picture of their view from downtown New York City. Goldman’s building…
