Top fisheries data expert from Icelandic shares expertise with CRFM countries
Belize City, Friday, 13 January 2017 (CRFM)—Through the long-standing partnership between the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the United Nations University Fisheries Technical Programme (UNU-FTP) in Iceland, the University has deployed one of Iceland’s top fisheries data experts to…
[Indian] politicians tell us why rape is a woman’s fault (and other gems)
By Maanvi From The Quint Ever wondered why Indian women are afraid of reporting sexual assault? It’s because we have been repeatedly told that rape is a woman’s fault, by our leaders. Here’s a handy compilation of misogynist statements made…
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Peter Binose: When talking of Argyle, our greatest fear is La Soufriere Volcano
By Peter Binose “Our greatest fear is La Soufriere Volcano, and even so, we just go about our business as usual, like … it doesn’t even exist.” The Unity Labour Party, or/and the government, or/and the comrade, or/and the family…
Consolidated Water will continue to face a rising tide in 2017
By Don Dion from Seeking Alpha Summary CWCO’s business model holds it hostage to the jurisdiction where it operates. CWCO faces increased competition from better diversified companies. CWCO’s upcoming contract renewal with Tortola creates a good short opportunity. At first…
Governor & Indian HC
Cayman Islands Governor meets Indian High Commissioner Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick met with His Excellency the High Commissioner of India, Mr. Sevala Naik when he paid a courtesy call on her at the Government Administration Building Monday, 9…
Polish foreign minister’s gaffe creates new Caribbean country, Internet rolls with it
By James Dempsey From Newstalk Witold Waszczykowski mentioned Poland’s new relations with San Escobar, with the non-existent country finding a new home online Poland’s foreign minister Witold Waszczykowski has been left with egg on his face after speaking to reporters…
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Remembering 2010 Earthquake in Haiti
From Relief Web Regional Roadmap for Urban Seismic Risk Management in the Caribbean Bridgetown, Barbados, January 12th, 2017 – Today January 12, 2017 marks the 6th anniversary of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti. The earthquake affected over 3…
Belize: PM says ready to go to war with Ashcroft Alliance if any moves made against Belizean assets
From 7Newsbelize.com Turning now to today’s House Sitting – it was the first for 2017, and the first for new Speaker Laura Longsworth. We’ll show you her election to the Speaker’s seat later on but we start with the biggest…
Caribbean nationals assume key positions at OAS
From Antigua Observer WASHINGTON, Jan 13, CMC – Caribbean nationals have taken over key positions within the Organization of American States (OAS) including chairing the hemispheric body’s Permanent Council. Belize Permanent Representative to the OAS, Patrick Andrews, Thursday assumed the…
Cayman Islands Ministry reacts to end of “Wet-Foot Dry-Foot” policy
The Ministry of Home Affairs is aware of U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to end the long standing “wet foot, dry foot” policy, and is taking steps to monitor the impact on illegal migration. President Obama announced, on Thursday, 12…
