St Thomas: When past meets present – time travelling in the Caribbean
PARADISE BY MARRIOTT Beyond the picturesque beaches, one-of-a-kind shopping, and thrilling nightlife, the Caribbean has a rich and distinct history that rivals anywhere else in the world. Helping to curate an experience rich in culture and history is not an…
‘We want our son’s body, not money from govt’
By Vishal Rajemahadik, From Mumbai Mirror A day after it was reported that a 25-yearold man from Vasai had been killed by suspected robbers in Jamaica, the victim’s parents said they have only one wish: their son’s body in Mumbai…
Jamaican held at US airport with child porn on phone
From Caribbean News Service FLORIDA, United States — A man, said to be a Jamaican, was on Monday [6] held with child pornography on his cell phone as he disembarked a flight from Jamaica at the Orlando International Airport (OIA),…
Antigua: Government orders probe into processing of passports under CIP
From The Montserrat Reporter ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Feb 10, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has ordered a re-examination of the applications of 19 passport holders on suspicion that there was “political interference” in the decision to have them…
Destinations of the week
Islands’ Romantic Getaways to Island Resorts From Islands For your honeymoon, anniversary, couple’s trip or any romantic getaway, these are the island resorts that offer the ultimate in romance, from special dinners to beautiful views to romantic suites. Ratua Private…
Syria’s mass hangings get little response
By Nina Agrawal Los Angeles Times From Arkansas online The Syrian government commits an atrocity, and the United States and the United Nations denounce it. Then nothing else happens. Experts say the pattern will likely continue with the revelation last…
United Airlines: Pilot taken off flight after political rant
From Newsmax United Airlines says it’s investigating after a pilot was removed from a San Francisco-bound flight before it left Austin, Texas. United Airlines spokesman Charlie Hobart confirmed the pilot wasn’t in uniform when she boarded the plane Friday. He…
Senate nears confirmation of Trump’s pick to head Treasury [‘I did not use a Cayman Island entity…’]
BY STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press From The Wichita Eagle The Senate is poised to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary despite complaints by Democrats that Steven Mnuchin failed to protect thousands of homeowners from unnecessary foreclosures when he…
Beyoncé’s Grammy dresses
Here are the 2 dresses Beyoncé slayed in at the Grammys By Kirsten Acuna From Insider The INSIDER Summary • Beyoncé wore two show-stopping outfits to the Grammys Sunday night. • Her first look was a golden, etheral look complete…
EOI: Geothermal Project Coordination on consultancy basis, Grenada, Caribbean
By ALEXANDER RICHTER From Think Geo Energy A request for expressions of interest has been launched for the Coordination of a Geothermal Energy Project on a consultancy basis for Grenada in the Caribbean has been launched. The Caribbean Development Bank…