Chairman of the OECS Authority Dr. The Hon Ralph Gonsalves Monday, April 22, 2019 — Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. The Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, has on behalf of the Heads of Government of the regional grouping of eleven nations, offered his heartfelt […]
Billions Season 4, Episode 6 Recap: Kappa Beta Dreams
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Elena Nicolaou From Refinery29 Let’s go back to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in this episode of Billions, “Maximum Recreational Death.” Because in Kate Sacker’s (Condola Rashad) one subtle gesture exists an alternate reading to the entire show. What are the men of Billions when perceived through the eyes of the women in their lives, if not tragically misguided? Rewind to […]
Reggae star and CoP press for Caribbean unity
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Felmine From Trinidad & Tobago Guardian While relations between T&T and Jamaica seems questionable at times, a handshake between Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton and Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith might just see the start of greater unity between the nations. “How can you ever think Trinidad and Tobago, don’t ever doubt, we are your […]
The Caribbean International Security and International Law
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From Kaieuteur News By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan,Former UN Under-Secretary-Generaland Chancellor of the University of Guyana This is a time of dramatic global change and Caribbean foreign policy must evolve rapidly if we are to protect our security.We will need bold new initiatives at the United Nations and elsewhere.Historically, the Caribbean has contributed in manifold ways […]
The return of the Cold War in the Caribbean
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Scott B. MacDonald From Global Americans The Cold War is back in the Caribbean, but this not your father’s Cold War. While many of the actors are the same, the roles and motivations have changed. China has filled the void left by the Soviet Union as the main challenger to U.S. hegemony. Beijing’s goals […]
NAN: CARIBBEAN NEWS ROUNDUP – APRIL 23, 2019
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. April 23, 2019: Here are the top news making headlines from the Caribbean and its Diaspora for this Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019: The Caribbean nation of Jamaica has recorded a murder rate of 406 in just 110 days of 2019, officials say. An investigating judge has cleared […]
Cayman Islands police respond to Serious Domestic Incident in George Town; 1 man arrested
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From RCIPS Just after 5:30PM Monday, 22 April, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched police to a residence in the Rock Hole neighbourhood of George Town where a man had cut two women known to him with a knife, and was holding a baby. Armed police deployed to the scene with a trained police negotiator. When they […]
Facial recognition may help you get on a plane or cruise ship faster. Should you worry about your privacy?
April 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Ron Hurtoise From Phys Say goodbye to standing in long lines clutching boarding passes and other travel documents. Step this way, instead. Look into the camera lens and off you go. Sound convenient? Technology companies working with travel providers and the federal government to install facial recognition systems at airports and cruise terminals hope you think so. But […]
Gordon Barlow: Assange and the evil empire
April 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Gordon Barlow Whatever else he is, Assange is a master of propaganda. Every seller of goods or services in the world ought to be begging his advice on the subject. He may or may not have the skill to boost sales or revenue, but he sure can destroy his enemies’ credibility. Several years ago, […]
