Police find 3 children killed, father hanged in Puerto Rico
From Caribbean News Service SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov 03 2016 — Three young children were killed and their father was found hanged in an apparent murder-suicide in southern Puerto Rico, police said Wednesday. Police found the bodies of two…
“Corruption, the greatest hindrance to Jamaica’s economic growth”
From South Florida Caribbean News NEW YORK – Dr Trevor Munroe who will be the presenter at the 12th Annual CIN Lecture Series says that endemic corruption in Jamaica hinders economic growth and leads to a serious deterioration of social…
Cayman Islands Cruise Ship Pier Plan Advances
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse The Cayman Islands government will issue a requests for proposals (RFP) for construction of its planned $150 million cruise ship pier and terminal facility by March of 2017, the country’s premier said recently. An…
North America Halloween traditions
6 Halloween traditions that only exist in North America By Emily Nemchick From Matador Network Photo: John Althouse Cohen Most Americans know Halloween as the time for trick-or-treating, caramel apples, and crazy costumes. In Europe? Halloween is that night you…
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Tech Beach Retreat to create gateways for the Caribbean
Tech Beach Retreat To Create Gateways For Innovation & Investment In The Caribbean KINGSTON, Jamaica – White House Emerging Global Entrepreneur and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, will host the first Tech Beach Retreat in Montego Bay, Jamaica…
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Mobile App developers competing in PitchIT Caribbean Startup Challenge
New PitchIt Caribbean Mobile Tech Startup Challenge Offers US$75,000 in Prizes Kingston, Jamaica – PitchIT Caribbean has announced that applications are now open for entrepreneurs from 14 Caribbean countries to enter their international pitch competition. As of October 28th, mobile…
IMF official at Caribbean Forum: Losses and gains from low oil prices
From Trinidad & Tobago Guardian IMF Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang yesterday warned that low oil prices have major implications for the Caribbean. In the opening address at the Caribbean Forum, jointly hosted by the IMF and the T&T Government…
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Venezuela military to distribute medicine to hospitals
From Caribbean News Service CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov 03 2016 – The Venezuelan Armed Forces are taking control of the distribution of medicine and medical equipment to public hospitals, Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino announced on Wednesday. Gen Padrino said the measure…
This country records first baby born with microcephaly due to Zika
From Caribbean News Service SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct 30 2016 — Puerto Rico on Friday reported its first case of a baby born with microcephaly as a result of a Zika infection, raising concerns because officials said the medical…
Migrant crisis: ‘Hundreds dead’ in shipwrecks off Libya
From BBC More than 200 migrants are believed drowned in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, migration officials say. The UN refugee agency was told the news by survivors brought ashore on the Italian island of Lampedusa, spokeswoman Carlotta…
