Figo to tempt CONCACAF voters with cash boost plan
By Simon Evans From Reuters (Reuters) – FIFA presidential hopeful Luis Figo will travel to the Caribbean this week hoping to tempt voters in the CONCACAF region with a plan to distribute more funds, $2.5 billion (1.7 billion pounds) over…
Destinations of the week
Fodor’s 7 Best Caribbean Islands for Nightlife From Fodor’s Travel From dress-to-the-nines salsa clubs to barefoot-in-the-sand beach bars, many Caribbean destinations offer distinctive party scenes that ensure the fun continues long after sundown. If you’re looking for something to spice…
Autism is largely down to genes, twins study suggests
By Michelle Roberts Health editor, BBC News online Individuals with autism have less activity in the amygdala (shown in red), which plays a key role in processing emotions Genetic influences on autism are estimated to be between 74-98%, a Medical…
Update: Former ‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson is not coming back to TV
By Benjamin Zhang From Business Insider Jeremy Clarkson is not returning to TV after all. Clarkson has decided to pull the plug on his turn as the guest host of an episode of the BBC news quiz show “Have I…
U.S. backs fuel diversification, LNG Distribution base in Jamaica
By Charlie Passut From NGI The United States will help Jamaica with fuel diversification and embrace liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its energy needs, and will also back plans for the island nation to become a base for delivering LNG…
Massive tornado kills 1
By Brittany Levine From Mashable A multi-state tornado outbreak has spawned at least one large “wedge” tornado that tore across northern Illinois, demolishing buildings in a small town and killing at least one. At the peak of the outbreak on…
UPDATE: One dead -US School NC: Shooting reported on Wayne Community College campus in Goldsboro, N.C.
North Carolina college employee shot dead By Josh Levs, CNN Story highlights School print shop operator Ron Lane was killed, college president says The man believed to be the gunman is identified as former student Kenneth Stancil The two knew…
The Editor speaks: Minimum wage well supported but at what cost?
I have to commend highly the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee (MWAC) who, headed by chair Lemuel Hurlston, produced a most detailed report and one of the best I have read. Although the report is over 200 pages long it is…
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Cayman Islands welcomes home 15 swimming medals but one lonely T&F medal The Cayman Islands 21 swimming team arrived back at Owen Roberts International Airport last Thursday evening to a warm welcome and many cheers from parents and supporters. Also…
