The prevailing relevance of dependency theories in Caribbean development
By Tina Renier From Global Research The governments of the Caribbean have been experimenting with several models of development in order to balance dual priorities of economic growth and human development. However, the discourse and practice of development continue to be…
Trump’s reported reference to Haiti has injured relations with US, says Caribbean diplomat
From Jamaica Observer ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – A senior Caribbean diplomat has criticised US President Donald Trump over his alleged remarks regard Haitian nationals residing in the United States. However, Trump, has denied making disparaging remarks regarding Haitians, people…
Noble Corp. CEO abruptly retires and is replaced by insider
By Jordan Blum From Houston Chronicle Offshore driller Noble Corp., which primarily operates out of Sugar Land, abruptly announced the retirement of longtime CEO David Williams, who’s immediately replaced by Executive Vice President Julie Robertson. Robertson, 62, has worked at…
Council of Legal Education has not approved Joseph Haynes Law School; Guyana yet to submit info on key decisions
By Denis Chabro From Demerarawaves Guyana is yet to clear several hurdles before it can establish a local law school because no such approval has ever been granted by the Caribbean’s Council of Legal Education (CLE), well-placed sources said Sunday. Indications…
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Doctors are secretly teaching themselves how to do robotic surgery
By Matt Beane, The Conversation From Business Insider Residents no longer work in coordination with the senior surgeons — and some have turned to “shadow learning” to gain the skills they need. This is the practice of focusing on robotic…
Warming oceans are pushing poisonous sea snakes towards the United States
By Mike Wehner From BGR Taking a trip to a beach in Southern California is supposed to be a relaxing, leisurely experience. For some beachgoers earlier this week it was anything but, as a venomous sea snake was discovered on…
2018: Year to clean up the Great Lakes
From Public News Services MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Advocates say they’re are hoping 2018 will be a year of better water quality in the Great Lakes and oceans. Carolyn Box, science program director at 5 Gyres, said by the year…
IACHR tells Costa Rica that it must recognize marriage equality
From Caribbean News Now The Courtroom at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights WASHINGTON, USA — On January 9, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) issued an advisory opinion that Costa Rica must recognize marriage equality. This opinion is…
Why a dollar is called a ‘Buck’
By DAVEN HISKEY, Today I Found Out From Business Insider As with many etymologies, the exact root of this word is difficult to say with one hundred percent certainty. However, the leading theory is extremely plausible and backed up by…
Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on comment made by the President of the United States of America
From CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply disturbed by reports about the use of derogatory and repulsive language by the President of the United States in respect of our Member State, Haiti, and other developing countries. CARICOM condemns in…
