Peter Binose: “No” I will wait for the next bus, go feed the babies
By Peter Binose Are we led in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by a Scrounging Monster? Ralph Gonsalves is more than happy to take money from PetroCaribe whilst Venezuelans are in the throes of starvation and with little or no…
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USVI to launch mosquito control program to reduce zika transmission
From Caribbean News Now ST CROIX, USVI — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded an initial 90-day emergency contract to implement the USVI vector control plan, an important part of the territory’s response to zika….
Cubans in Havana hopeful about Obama’s visit
News reports from Havana By Calvin Hughes – Anchor , Hatzel Vela – Reporter , Andrea Torres From Local 10 ABC Miami HAVANA – Lazaro Vives lives in Havana, where he says he and his family struggle with poverty. He…
Destination of the week
Dominica is nicknamed ‘the Nature Isle’ for good reason Like wildlife, rain forest adventures and volcanoes with your beach vacations? This quiet island is for you. By STARRE VARTAN From Mother Nature Network One of the beautiful things about the…
T&T: UWI principal wants legislation to stabilise economy
From T&T NewsDay University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine Principal Prof Clement Sankat yesterday urged the country’s leaders to develop a strategic vision and a medium- to longterm action plan and stick to it for the good of…
Psychiatrist’s message for Caribbean countries
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 16, CMC – Caribbean governments have been advised to follow Montserrat’s example in developing a strategic response to long-term psychosocial needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the population following major disasters. The advice has…
HBO announces new original limited series “The Night Of”, debuting this summer
John Turturro and Riz Ahmed star in the eight-part miniseries created by Steve Zaillian and Richard Price. MIAMI, FL – HBO has announced the debut of a new original limited series, The Night Of, to premiere this summer exclusively on…
Barbados delays new fingerprint policy
From Caribbean News BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 19 2016 – The Immigration Department here has deferred plans to introduce fingerprinting at Barbados’ ports of entry from April 1. Accordingly, until further notice, no passengers, whether Barbadian or non-national, will be required…
Honduras-Born North Carolina teen spared deportation for now
From News Americas News Americas, RALEIGH, NC, Mon. Mar. 21, 2016: A 19-year-old North Carolina teen who was slated to be deported to his homeland of Honduras Sunday has been spared deportation for now. Wildin Acosta of Riverside High School…
CARICOM backs Belize after confrontation with Guatemala military
From Caribbean360 BELMOPAN, Belize, Monday March 21, 2016 – A confrontation between military officers from Belize and Guatemala at the disputed Sarstoon River has triggered concern from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which also called for Belize’s territorial rights to be…
