Dominica union warns it will take ‘action’ over LIME’s decision to retrench workers
From Caribbean360 DPSU general secretary Thomas Letang said negotiations with the telecommunications company over plans to retrench workers had broken down. He said the company was seeking to outsource its services. ROSEAU, Dominica, Wednesday January 8, 2014, CMC – The…
Top Nude Beaches in the Caribbean From Islands
Islands Editors’ Picks From islands.com If you want to get naked in the Caribbean, there’s a nude beach perfect for you. While ISLANDS editors travel the Caribbean fully clothed, we do know the best spots for nude beaches, though this…
Trinidad cyclist shows signs of improvement
From Caribbean 360 Njisane, who was warded at the California Hospital Medical Center, was moved to a specialist hospital on Tuesday (picture courtesy News day) PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Thursday January 9, 2014, CMC- Trinidad and Tobago top cyclist Njisane Phillip is…
EU provides over €300 000 to flood victims in the Caribbean
08/01/2014 – Responding to the serious damage caused by recent flooding in the Eastern Caribbean region, the European Commission’s Department of Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection ECHO has released more than €300 000 to bring immediate relief to those most…
Belize-based Canadian missionary hacked to death
From Caribbean360 The victim had spent the past nine years in Belize, building schools and friendships in the Valley of Peace. (Credit: citynews.ca) BELMOPAN, Belize, Thursday January 9, 2014 – The body of Canadian missionary Brian Townsend, who had spent…
Barbados government to approve new CLICO plan soon – Sinckler
From Caribbean360 Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Chris Sinckler said that many of the cabinet papers have been completed and submitted regarding the approval of the formal and final restructuring plan for CLICO. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Wednesday January 8, 2014, CMC…
Police officer arrested
From RCIPS Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 6:07 PM Today, 9th January 2014, a 45 year old male Police Officer was arrested on Suspicion of Blackmail and Breach of Trust in contravention of the Penal Code and Anti-Corruption Law respectively. This…
Splurge or Save in Grand Cayman; Discover a Caribbean paradise whatever your budget
From Mirror UK One destination, two budgets: Find out how to make the most of Grand Cayman with Sunday Mirror travel Idyllic: The Ritz Carlton in Grand Cayman Grand Cayman conjures up images of rich expats sipping cocktails in their…
Caribbean sun powers flagship Haiti hospital, and then some
From Clean Technica You may remember our report last winter on the development of a Haiti hospital predicted to become the world’s largest solar hospital. The Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais opened last March. So far, it’s living up to —…
European Commission donates $409,000 to Eastern Caribbean
From Caribbean Journal The European Commission has donated around $409,000 to Eastern Caribbean countries impacted by the Christmas trough system. The funding, announced by the European Commission’s Department of Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, aims to “bring immediate relief to…
