Panama Paper law firm representative in Venezuela arrested
From Caribbean News Now CARACAS, Venezuela — Jannet Almeida, a local representative of the Panamanian law firm of Mossack Fonseca, which is at the center of the Panama Papers offshore scandal, has been arrested by Venezuelan authorities in Caracas. “The woman…
Chaka Khan and sister enter rehab over prescription drugs
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY From The Big Story NEW YORK (AP) — Chaka Khan and her sister have entered a drug rehabilitation program to battle their addictions to prescription drugs, and Khan says the death of her good friend Prince…
The Brexit hangover has left UK startups drained — Are the brains next?
By Mike Butcher From Techcrunch As the UK referendum result dropped in that fateful Friday morning, the tech startup world didn’t immediately grind to a halt. Websites kept loading. Apps kept opening. But what left UK technology entrepreneurs aghast was…
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FDA halts Juno’s gene-altering cancer trials after three deaths
By David Lumb From engadget Company stock plummeted 27 percent after the suspension. The Food and Drug Administration has temporarily halted a cancer-treating study after three patients died of swelling in the brain. Biopharmaceutical company Juno Therapeutics had been testing an…
Jamaica to install marijuana-dispensing kiosks for tourists
From Travel Weekly Asia Caribbean island plans to sell drugs to tourists This way for baggage collection, this way for drugs The Caribbean island of Jamaica is planning to install marijuana-dispensing kiosks for tourists in order to regulate a growing…
The Mighty Sparrow celebrates 81st birthday
By Helen Grenade From Caribbean News Now NEW YORK, USA — Dr Slinger Francisco, the legendary Mighty Sparrow, or as he is fondly known “Birdie”, a West Indian calypso icon, celebrated his 81st birthday on Saturday [9]. Sparrow was born in the…
Cayman Islands w/e road accidents: Collision involving scooter and bicycle North Church St / MVA accident on Camana Bay roundabout / MVA on North Church St
From RCIPS Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 12:29 PM Collision Involving Scooter and Bicycle Yesterday Evening on North Church Street, 10 July Just before 7:30PM yesterday, 10 July, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre received a report of an collision involving a…
5 most beautiful Caribbean destinations you should add to your bucket list [George Town Cayman Islands 2nd)
From A Week At The Beach With so many inviting islands for you and the family to hop between, Caribbean destinations are great for a cruise that will keep adults and kids alike entertained. Combining long days of sunshine and…
Cayman Islands: DATS A MANGO STAIN?!”
In Cayman, mango season is highly anticipated, and the sweet, unique flavor of the mango is enjoyed by all. Locals reminisce on diving up mangoes in the sea and going in the land to find the perfect tree to climb,…
