Newly sworn NY Bar president appointing Puerto Rico working group
From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN – Michael Miller, who was sworn in Monday as president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), announced his priorities for the coming year. Among them, is a working group to explore ways to help…
US: Stanford rape case judge Aaron Persky removed from office
A US judge who was widely criticised for his leniency towards a campus rapist has been removed from office by voters. Judge Aaron Persky handed Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner a six-month sentence in June 2016. But county judges in…
Embracing E-Learning
Embracing E-Learning: OECS Commission and CXC continue collaboration using new Educational Technology Wednesday, June 6, 2018 — The OECS Commission’s Education Development Management Unit and the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) continue their collaboration to support Ministries of Education across the…
Emirates looks to windowless planes
From BBC Emirates Airline has unveiled a new First Class Suite on board its latest aircraft that features virtual windows. Instead of being able to see directly outside, passengers view images projected in from outside the aircraft using fibre-optic cameras….
Drink recipe of the week
JoeDogg’s Spicy Red Beer Recipe by: JoeDogg From All Recipes “This is a delicious addition to any meal or just by itself anytime day or night. Yummy and satisfying not to mention the health benefits.” Ingredients 1 (12 fluid ounce)…
June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month!
By Loribelle Lapaix From OOM Scholastic Heritage (noun) – something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: something that come or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot of portion. The Caribbean is a…
Training first responders to prepare for a potential Radiological Emergency in the Caribbean
By Natasha Galipeau From IAEA Emergency preparedness and response for radiological emergencies is being strengthened in the Caribbean region, thanks to an IAEA regional training course for first responders held this week in Bridgetown, Barbados. Local emergency service workers from…
Prototype electric plane crash kills two pilots
By Steve Dent From engadget An electric plane powered by Siemens has crashed in southern Hungary, killing both pilots aboard, according to Siemens and local reports. The Magnus eFusion aircraft was flown as part of an inauguration for Magnus’ new…
D’Aguilar leads delegation to Annual Caribbean Week events in New York City
From The Nassau Guardian Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar will lead a delegation including Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu and other representatives to the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week events in New York City this week. The…
Anglian Water first to complete removal of its Cayman company
Anglian Water has become the first UK water company to complete the removal of its Cayman Islands company from its financial structure. The Cayman Islands company was always registered in the UK for tax and Anglian Water never received any…