First US drug with marijuana-derived ingredient goes on sale
From Newsmax The first Food and Drug Administration-approved drug containing an ingredient derived from the marijuana plant went on sale Thursday in the United States. Epidiolex is a twice-daily oral solution — a cannabidiol, or CBD liquid — made by…
The long march of mankind towards civilization
By Jean H Charles From Caribbean News Now The decline in civility all over the world leads us to question whether we are regressing or advancing in the long march of mankind towards civilization; as such, it is proper to…
Are generic drugs as good as brand name drugs?
From Newsmax Generics make up 80 percent of drug prescriptions filled in the United States and are a big cost savings for consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandates that they perform the same way and are as safe…
Belize: John Briceño says G.O.B.’s response is ‘So Wrong’
From Channel5 Belize The buzz this week has been about the legalization of marijuana as proposed by the Leader of the Opposition John Briceño. Briceño suggested that Belize should follow countries like Canada, Netherlands, and Uruguay and legalize the recreational…
US Cyber Command is reportedly targeting Russian operatives who could interfere in the midterm elections
Susan Heavey, Reuters From Business Insider The United States has launched a cyber campaign aimed at Russian operatives in an effort to curb misinformation ahead of the November 6 congressional elections, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Sources said the…
Tribalism isn’t our democracy’s main problem. The Conservative movement is
By Eric Levitz From New York Mag A pernicious force was hollowing out American democracy. It had neutered Congress, and lobotomized the electorate. Lawmakers had become incapable of taking action on many of the day’s most pressing issues — and…
Statement from the Hon. Moses Kirkconnell Cayman Islands Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism on the passing of Eric Bergstrom
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Tourism acknowledges the passing of Eric Bergstrom, a true pioneer who played a leading role in the development of the Cayman Islands tourism industry. Having first visited the Cayman Islands as…
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Letter: Donald Trump, the only millionaire existing in the United States
Letter to Caribbean News Now October 14, 2018 Dear Sir: Recently, the New York Times published an article titled “The eleven facts you should know about Trump’s fortune”, written by Russ Buettner, Susanne Craig and David Barstow. It is evident…
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The View From Europe: The Caribbean has lost a friend
By David Jessop From The Caribbean Council For just under forty years, Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA) has worked in Washington with the region to promote private sector led growth, successfully finding ways to help Caribbean governments and business leaders…
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New climate change report claims dire picture for Caribbean, world,
From The Virgin Islands Consortium A major report from the United Nations’ scientific panel on climate change has alarmed leaders the world over and sent a shock through global citizens on the near-future consequences of changing weather patterns caused by…
