Cultural evening for visiting dignitaries
Officials attending the pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meeting were treated to a cultural evening at the Turtle Farm last night, Wednesday 16 July 2014. Governor Helen Kilpatrick, Premier Alden McLaughlin, Ministers of Government and other local dignitaries hosted the visitors at…
The most beautiful nudist beaches in the Caribbean
By Chantelle From Virgin Atlantic If you’re planning to go au natural there’s no better time to do so than on a trip to the Caribbean’s striking coastlines. Whether you’re a nudie newbie or have never quite grown out of…
Jamaica water woes continue as drought worsens
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday July 18, 2014, CMC – The water crisis across Jamaica’s Corporate Area has worsened as the severe drought continues. The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that levels at the two main catchment facilities in…
Atherden: Meeting of Caribbean UK Overseas Territories Ministers of Health Department of Communication and Information
Ministerial Statement to the House of Assembly by the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment The Honourable Jeanne J. Atherden, JP, MP On 18th July, 2014 “CARIBBEAN UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES MINISTERS OF HEALTH MEETING” Mr. Speaker, Thank you for the…
TVJ acquires exclusive Caribbean broadcast rights for 2014 Commonwealth Games
From RJR News The RJR Communications Group announced on Thursday that, through its television station, Television Jamaica Limited (TVJ), it has acquired the exclusive television broadcast rights for the Caribbean for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland running from…
Barbados solid waste tax payment deadline extended
From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday July 18, 2014, CMC – Government has waived all payments of the Barbados Municipal Solid Waste Tax for pensioners with property valued under BDS$190,000 (One BDS dollar = 50 US cents) and pushed back the…
Schedule announced for Central American Cup 2014 to be played in the U.S. this September
Tickets for Official UNCAF Tournament on sale to the general public this Tuesday, July 22 GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (Thursday, July 17, 2014) – The Central American Football Union (UNCAF) today announced the groups, schedule and ticket information for the Central…
Meridian Capital International Fund announces short-term financing for Caspian Energy Inc.
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, July 18, 2014 /CNW/ – Meridian Capital International Fund (“Meridian”) announced today that US$1.5 million has been advanced to Caspian Energy Inc. (“Caspian”) under a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) dated July 7th, 2014…
Chris Gayle ‘sexist’ comment draws ire of Antigua women’s group
From Caribbean360 ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Friday July 18, 2014, CMC – A women’s rights group in Antigua has condemned as “sexist”, remarks made by Jamaica Tallawahs captain Chris Gayle to a female journalist, at a media conference here Wednesday. And…
Promising vaccine against dengue developed
From Caribbean360 LONDON, England, Friday July 18, 2014 – With most of the Caribbean and about half the world’s population at risk of contracting dengue fever, reports that scientists have developed the world’s first vaccine against the mosquito-borne virus seen…
