Caribbean governments criticized over marijuana legalization issue
By Antigua Observer From St Lucia Times Regional governments have been called out for not moving sooner to decriminalise the use of the popular contraband, marijuana. Political analyst Peter Wickham said the governments of Caribbean countries will not legislate that…
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Crème De La Crème at World Travel Awards
By Janet Silvera From Jamaica Gleaner WESTERN BUREAU: Aerialists pouring champagne from cloud rings and hoops welcomed tourism stakeholders to the Caribbean’s leading honeymoon resort, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort last Saturday (September 17). A stunning Remy Martin bar stood to one…
Egyptian officials arrest crew members after smuggler’s boat capsizes off Mediterranean coast, killing dozens
Molly Hennessy-FiskeFour people arrested Thursday in connection with a boat that capsized off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, killing dozens of migrants, face charges of human trafficking and manslaughter, officials said. Officials said those arrested were crew members on a boat carrying…
Destination of the week
The Beach Road Trip –The Ultimate Destination September 19: Celebrating 5 years of success, the Beach Road Trip (BRT) Weekend is anticipated to be an all-inclusive weekend filled with a plethora of people, food, music, major attractions, and surprises. BRT…
WICB responds to former president’s call for forensic audit
From Caribbean News Now ST JOHN’S, Antigua — In a letter dated September 21, 2016, West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) chief executive officer, Michael Moorhead, has responded to statements by former WICB president (2005–2007), Ken Gordon, published on ESPN Cricinfo…
8 Caribbean nations that import a lot of food
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 23, 2016: One in 6 people in the word rely on imports to feed them today and the Caribbean region is no exception. It continues to import most of its food…
Digitization can reduce investment banks’ operational costs by up to 25%
BI Intelligence From Business Insider This story was delivered to BI Intelligence “Fintech Briefing” subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. The 2016 edition of McKinsey’s annual report on Capital Markets and Investment Banking found that extensive job cuts have…
Second crewman dies after cruise ship accident
From Bernews Following an incident on July 20 that saw four crewmembers aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway injured, a second man has died; the death of Ben Buenaventura comes after 41-year-old Filipino national Diogenes Carpio passed away shortly after…
Inaugural ceremony celebrates men of color
By Alexandra Simon From Caribbean Life Men of the night: From left, Prince Azk Adekoya II and founder of New Day Hardworking men of color were celebrated in high style at a ceremony awarding and honoring men for their achievements…
Caribbean leaders at UN warn of region’s ‘economic collapse’ under US, EU decision on banking
From UN News Given their size and limited choices for economic expansion, small island States like St Lucia have looked to the more advanced economies for innovative means of economic development, the tiny country’s Prime Minister told the United Nations…
