Caribbean Green Tech Incubator launched
From Caribbean Climate The Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) was launched today (Monday, January 27, 2014) at the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) in Trinidad and Tobago. The World Bank/infoDev initiative, which is being administered by the Jamaica-based Scientific Research…
MAX launches English-language feed in the Caribbean
The new channel brings the best international content and award-winning programming, now with English subtitles Miami, FL – January 30, 2014 – HBO Latin America announced the launch of the new English-language feed for MAX in the Caribbean, bringing all…
Jamaica bank improving electronic security after mass Target breach
From Caribbean360 The NCB executive noted that pirates were good at sending emails with fake websites or downloading Trojans “that can compromise security irrespective of what is on the banking website.” KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday January 28, 2014, CMC – One…
Grenada failed to capitalize on ‘key programme objectives’ – IMF
From Caribbean360 The IMF said that Grenada during the period 2006-11 had received US$15.2 million in assistance under its Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement and a successor US$13.3 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement that was approved WASHINGTON…
2014 PwC Men’s Invitational Championships
The 2014 PwC Men’s Invitational Championships runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. PwC has been the main sponsor of the tournament for eight years now. Last year’s doubles champion Stefano Ianni has teamed up with a new partner, Denis Zivkovic. The…
Cayman Flag Football Latest Sat (1) Sun (2)
Saturday Feb 1 2014 – First Day – Registration and introduction to the game Times are as follows: Senior Division Players (ages 14 – 17) – 11:00 am till 12:30 pm Junior Division (Ages 7 – 9) – 12:30 pm…
Saturday (1 Feb) !!!! SUP(er) KIDS! Free Stand Up Paddleboarding fun day
It’s Saturday afternoon. Don’t forget to register!! As we had so much fun at our last free Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) afternoon for children with any type of special need, learning challenge or disability – we’re doing it again!!! It…
American tourist killed after being hit by jet ski [in Jamaica]
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday January 29, 2014, CMC – Police are searching for those responsible for the death of an American national, Tomas Torres Castillo, who died after being hit by a jet ski on Tuesday. Police in the…
Former St Lucia prime minister feels betrayed
From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St.Lucia, CMC – Ousted opposition leader, Stephenson King, says he feels betrayed but nevertheless humbled and inspired by the level of support from the public. On Thursday (23), one day after he was voted out of office…
OECS continues to grapple with low economic growth, high debt
From Caribbean360 Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Sir Dwight Venner said that economic and financial developments in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) continue to be shaped by the global economic environment which is still uncertain BASSETERRE,…
