Colombia targets “10% to 25%” foreign holdings of TES: Janna
From LatinFinance25 Colombia hopes to increase the amount of local currency debt sold Internationally, despite peso depreciation cutting appetite International investors’ holdings of Colombia’s peso-denominated sovereign bonds could increase “meaningfully”, once the country finalizes a change to withholding tax rules,…
Prehistoric-looking invasive turtle found in Oregon lake
By Scott Sutherland From Geek Quinox The discovery of an alligator snapping turtle in an Oregon lake has biologists there worried about potential ecological damage due to this invasive species. Invasive species are a big problem in the world, as…
Culture Shock Friday (25)
A new monthly event celebrating all things local is set to kick off this Friday evening. ‘Culture Shock: a Cayman Nite’ is designed to be the pulse of Cayman, and Grass Piece Group, the local non-profit organization behind it, plans…
ACP Fish II programme
Background Information Over the years, the European Commission (EC) has developed strong political and Economic relationship with countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific, collectively known as the ACP Group of States, notably through the signing of the Cotonou Agreement…
The #1 WORST workout of the year
From Joel & Josh – BioTrust Nutrition <[email protected]> And the answer is (drum roll please…) CARDIO! That’s right, long boring cardio is officially the WORST workout of the year. Why? Well first, it’s boring. I mean, who actually enjoys sitting…
The Month of the Aged – My Health Message
From The Editor-in-Chief As I was lying around, pondering the problems of the world, I realized that at my age I don’t really give a rat’s **** any more. … If walking is good for your health, the postman would…
New International climate report has profound implications for Latin America
By Carolina Herrera, Latin America Advocate, Washington DC The new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate confirms what countless people in Latin America and the Caribbean already know – something is seriously wrong with the weather and it’s time…
St. Lucia keeps Caribbean Tourism Queen title
From St Lucianewsonline St. Lucia has retained the Miss Caribbean Tourism Queen Pageant title. Louise Victor, 22, won the competition on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Carnival Village in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Saturday’s victory was “mission accomplished” for Victor who…
Caribbean leaders tackle serious problem of marine pollution
From The Voiceslu Land based pollution from untreated sewage, garbage and chemicals from agriculture account for 80- 85% of marine pollution in the Caribbean Sea and pose a serious threat to Caribbean livelihoods, health and environmental sustainability. To tackle this…
World Bank seeks to help Caribbean youth learn key life skills
From Caribbean360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Thursday October 24, 2013, CMC – The World Bank is in the process of collaborating with several development partners in an effort to secure a brighter future for Caribbean youths with the introduction of…
