Petroceltic employees consider offer under survival proposals
By Mary Carolan From The irish Times A hearing aimed at getting High Court approval for a survival scheme for exploration company Petroceltic has been adjourned after day-long talks over employees’ concerns about the survival proposals failed to end in…
Olwomen story of the week
Bantu Knots Not “Mini Buns” – 25 Superb Ideas on How to Do Bantu Knots By Karyn Holmes From Olwomen Bantu knots out hairstyles are back in business. There are a number of great looks that can be achieved with…
Trinidad & Tobago: PNM rallies around Ali [after nude photographs of him on YouTube]
By Clint Chan Tack FromT&T Newsday THE ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) yesterday demonstrated unwavering support for former government senator Hafeez Ali, who resigned from his post after being blackmailed by a woman from North America who posted nude videos…
Remittances bring economic stability to families and countries, says IFAD president on International Day
From IFAD Rome, 15 June 2016 – On the International Day of Family Remittances, 16 June, Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), calls for greater recognition of the vital financial contribution migrants make to…
Top 10 Mistakes When Buying a Home in the Caribbean
From 1st Day of Summer Is it your dream to own a piece of paradise? A lot of people do, and only a small percentage of people actually end up in their dream home. Buying real estate in the Caribbean…
Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League to Benefit from New Prize Money Structure Starting in 2016/17 Season
Prize money to be awarded to clubs reaching semifinals; Additional investments in club travel also part of initial stage of tournament support Miami (Wednesday, June 15, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today…
Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernández participates in joint gunnery exercise in Grenada for Tradewinds 2016
By Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area From dvids ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernández participated in a joint gunnery exercise June 9, 2016 off the coast of St. George’s, Grenada,…
Belize: Outrage over perverse video of mental patients having sex for a Coke
By Micah Goodin From Amandala BELMOPAN, Cayo, Mon. June13, 2016–The unconscionable sexual exploitation of a homeless man and a woman who is said to be mentally challenged—videotaped while having sex in exchange for Coca-Cola—has been roundly condemned by the Ministry…
Off-colour Australia fall to West Indies in Caribbean ODI tri-series
Australian Associated Press From The Guardian UK Australia 265-7; West Indies 266-6 (45.4 overs) West Indies win by four wickets with 26 balls remaining Australia paid the price for a sub-par total, ineffectual bowling and early dropped catches in St…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands utility company hurricane drill Wed (15) Cayman Utiltity Company (CUC) will be performing its annual Hurricane Drill commencing at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15, 2016. They will be simulating the approach of a hurricane and will be shuttering the…