Branson sticking to his position on marijuana
From Caribbean News Service BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 10 2017 – British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has hit back at a Barbadian criminologist who last week accused him of being way off the mark after he recommended decriminalization of marijuana use….
Fire truck Handover Held on Cayman Brac
Cayman Islands Fire Service Vehicle Handover Ceremony The newest and most modern aerodrome fire truck in the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) fleet was officially unveiled on Thursday, 4 May 2017, during a vehicle handover ceremony. Government leaders, airport officials…
Pressure mounts on St Kitts Prime Minister to address China fugitive issue
From Caribbean News Service BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 08 2017 – A group of protestors on Monday called on Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris to respond to allegations that a Chinese fugitive is being protected by the local authorities. The…
The tragic lover who never escaped Rodin’s shadow
By Fisun Güner From BBC Camille Claudel was Auguste Rodin’s lover, muse and most gifted pupil. Her sad life belies a formidable talent, writes Fisun Güner. “I showed her where to find gold, but the gold she finds belongs to…
Weekly Chart: Military spending in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Elizabeth Gonzalez From AS/COA Though global military spending rose over the last year, Latin America saw a big drop. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released 2016 data last month showing that, after the Middle East, Latin America and…
HBO’s The Leftovers on HBO GO
One of the most riveting mysteries ever to land on the HBO screen, The Leftovers borders on the eccentric and appeals to viewers’ fascination with the unknown. The show has managed to shock and awe spectators and critics alike, with…
President Trump fires FBI director Comey over Hillary Clinton e-mail probe
By DAVID KRAVETS (US) From ars Technica “Today will mark a new beginning for our crown jewel of law enforcement,” Trump says. FBI Director James Comey was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump over his handling of the Hillary Clinton…
Antigua: Man sentenced to 18 years for repeated sex with daughter
From Caribbean News Service ST JOHN’S, Antigua, May 08 2017 – A desperate cry to relatives to be rescued from the sexual abuse of her father was made for several years before an adolescent girl was able to get the…
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Heckler tries to disrupt Cayman Islands political meeting – MV accident results – statement
Statement by The General Secretary of The Peoples’ Progressive Movement, John Meghoo The Peoples’ Progressive Movement is saddened by an incident and a subsequent accident that occurred last night during Marco Archer’s Yard Meeting at the Party’s Headquarters on Crewe…
