Let’s have a Marshall Plan for clean energy in the Caribbean
By Richard Schiffman From Earth Island Journal The vulnerable islands are a perfect laboratory to test out renewable energy solutions to our climate crisis In June, Lefties Food Stall, a pint sized eatery serving Barbados’s signature flying-fish sandwiches, became the…
GT CID charged persons for criminal and traffic offences/Estranged husband attacks his ex wife’s male friend
GT CID charged persons for criminal and traffic offences From RCIPS Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 9:51 AM A 44-year-old man from George Town has been charged with burglary following an incident at Cayman Cabana in George Town which was reported…
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Cayman police warn public and employers about fake sick notes The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) are warning Cayman’s public and employers for fake sick notes, The sick notes were stolen along with blank prescriptions and an unknown quantity…
Digicel rallies support for young Caymanian footballer Jiffon Robinson
Local footballer, Jiffon Robinson, has a chance to train with Chelsea FC Foundation Coaches alongside other aspiring young footballers in Barbados George Town, Grand Cayman: Digicel has launched a regional Facebook competition to fill the last three spots at the…
John Tibbetts – New Weather Service Director General
Newly-appointed Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) Director General John Tibbetts may have a very specialised role, but he maintains a global perspective on other aspects of life – which allows him a wide appreciation of the implications of the…
Miss Bahamas contestants shoot swimsuit calendar in Bimini
From Bahama islands info Miss Universe Grand Bahama BIMINI, Bahamas – Bimini is known for its warm summers, however temperatures were recently rising for a reason other than the sun as the contestants in the 2014 Miss World Bahamas and…
Strategic human rights litigation in the Caribbean
From Lawyers Without Borders Strategic Human Rights Litigation in the Caribbean: A Practical Workshop & Manual “As human rights lawyers and advocates, we are dealing with a special type of litigation that is likely to bring about specific challenges. Such…
Powell, Simpson free to race after CAS reduces bans
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday July 15, 2014, CMC – Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson are free to resume racing after the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday partially upheld their appeals against 18-month doping bans. The…
CONCACAF: Goalkeepers shine in global spotlight/World Cup run inspirational
Goalkeepers shine in global spotlight SALVADOR, Brazil – Amidst the myriad of storylines surrounding the 2014 FIFA World Cup, one of the loudest narratives coming out of Brazil has been the near universal praise of CONCACAF goalkeepers. With three of…
Caribbean island says NO to dancehall artist Alkaline
By Chinsui From Jamaica Musicz Premier of Nevis Vance Amory says NO to Alkaline performance It is unfortunate that some of Jamaica’s most talented entertainers continue to miss out on lucrative money making ventures because they are deemed as a…
