‘Shakespeare’s meant to be heard’
From The Times of India BANGALORE: We’ve been unfair to William Shakespeare. Our academic system has made the works of this fun-loving master of wordplay into a boring read. That’s the considered view of Jonathan Gil Harris, professor of English,…
World Bank official urges China to be vigilant over rising debt levels
From South China Morning Post World Bank’s chief economist says mainland GDP growth of 7 per cent would be acceptable Maintaining even a 7 per cent growth rate in the next few years would be a “creditable performance” for the…
Fitch Upgrades Suzano’s Ratings to ‘BB’; Outlook Revised to Stable
September 19, 2014 04:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time RIO DE JANEIRO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has upgraded the following ratings of Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A.’s (Suzano) and its subsidiary Suzano Trading Ltd.: Suzano –Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to…
Jamaica to host Caribbean & Americas regional workshop for Commonwealth Junior Election Professionals
(The Commonwealth) The five-day workshop, which will take place from the 22 to 26 September will explore ways in which electoral democracy can be strengthened within the Commonwealth Caribbean and Americas region. The workshop will be attended by junior election…
Five Caribbean countries on US narcotic drugs list
From Stabroek News (Jamaica Observer) JAMAICA has been listed as one of 22 major drug-producing and transit countries by US President Barack Obama, according to information released Monday by the US Department of State. However, Minister of National Security Peter…
Montego Bay to host Thomson Dream Cruiseliner
From eTN Global Travel Industry News Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is set to welcome nine additional weekly flights during the 2014-2015 cruise season, as UK-headquartered Thomson Cruises stations one of its four vessels at Montego Bay’s north coast…
This is the man making Bill Gates so rich
By Julie Bort From Business Insider Bill Gates is worth an astounding $81.6 billion and he keeps getting richer every year. His secret weapon is a man you have probably never heard of: Michael Larson. Gates hired Larson 20 years…
Autumn Leaves
From Caribbean Sailing Association As Autumn falls across the Northern Hemisphere, an estimated 2000 yachts head for the spectacular sailing grounds of the Caribbean to start an adventure. There are a number of Caribbean regattas throughout the season and one…
Cows grazing at Keepers Pond
Cows grazing at Keepers Pond in Blaenavon, Wales and photos from Bermuda My name is Gary Arndt. In March 2007 I sold my house and have been traveling around the world ever since. Since I started traveling, I have probably…
Haiti’s Prime minister awarded “Innovative Leader of the Year”
By Johanna D. Mena From Haitian-Caribbean News Network PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (HCNN) — Haiti’s Prime minister, Laurent Lamothe, has been awarded Innovative Leader of the year for Latin America and the Caribbean, by the Latin Trade Group which provides information services…
