CRICKET: West Indies Task Force to investigate abandoned tour of India
WICB Media Release. Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board regrets, and is deeply embarrassed by the premature and unfortunate end to the recent tour of India. The WICB once again expresses to the BCCI and all stakeholders –…
Almost 30% of teenagers (15 to 19) are mothers in Latin America
From MercoPress Nearly 30 % of young women in Latin America are mothers before they reach 20 years and the majority of them are underprivileged, which fosters the reproduction of poverty, hinders women’s autonomy and their life projects, and underscores…
No country for women
By Keisha Hill, From Sunday Gleaner Study ranks Jamaica as the worst place for female entrepreneurs in the region Jamaica has been ranked as possibly the worst place for women to do business in Latin America and the Caribbean. A study…
UC Merced professor highlights racial profiling
MERCED — In a book due out next year, a UC Merced professor says a lack of judicial discretion leads to a disproportionate number of deportations to Latin America and the Caribbean. Tanya Golash-Boza, a sociology professor, said 98 percent…
International effort needed to eradicate African poverty
By Arley Gill From Caribbean360 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Friday November 14, 2014 – As of November 2nd, 2014, more than 4800 persons have died from the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus. Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are the worst…
Robbery at Liquor 4 Less- Savannah Plaza 8:55pm Friday (14)
From RCIPS Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 1:43 PM On Friday 14 November around 8:55 pm, 911 received a report of a robbery at the Liquor 4 Less store Savannah Plaza branch. Four masked men entered the premises, one was armed…
Rotararians captured by Rotoract Pirates -HELP!!
CAPTURED BY ROTORACT 2014 11am – 3pm The Crescent, Camana Bay Will you help release your beloved mates? Shlver me timhers! The Rotaract District 7020 Pirateshe capturing yar beloved ·- Rotarians & Rotaractors. Yar better start paying up, if yar…
Mother of dead child charged with murder
From RCIPS Nov 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM Today Friday 14th November 2014 the RCIPS formally charged 37 year old Tamara Butler with the murder of 6 year old Bethany Gabriel Butler. Bethany was found in a vehicle off the Queens…
Road Closures for Pirates Week/Slow start to Jamaica’s Caribbean Cup efforts
Road Closures for Pirates Week The following road closures will be in place for the conclusion of the Pirates Week activities on Saturday 15th November 2014. 8:30 am – 10:00am Junctions – Dr. Roy’s Drive/Shedden Road westward to Subway Downtown…
Hannah’s Confession returning for last hurrah
From Cayman Islands Performing Arts Council Back by popular demand HANNAH’S CONFESSION Harquail Theatre Sunday, November 16th, 2014 – 4:00PM Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 – 7:00PM $15 Parental discretion is advised. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an…
