Guyanese in St Maarten receives life-saving pacemaker at Cayman Islands hospital
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Nov 13 2016 – Egland Arthur, a construction supervisor in St. Maarten, started experiencing shortness of breath while visiting Guyana earlier this year. When it was discovered he had very poor heart function, Arthur’s cardiologist recommended…
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Rudy Grant appointed new CEO of Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association
From Caribbean News Service BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 14 2016 – The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for that organisation. He is former Barbados Senator, Rudy Grant, who takes…
Handbags made with a social conscience
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, November 14, 2016. The issue of replica handbags and other goods is a significant problem for designers and the industry as a whole. Whilst it is doubtful that this practice will cease, it is encouraging when authentic luxury…
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Has Caribbean nationalism killed Pan Africanism?
TBC Examining the rift between Black Caribbean’s and Africans Garvey’s call for all black persons to “Look to Africa” has been answered with an insolent “for what?” Proud of their culture, Afro- Caribbean persons’ perceived superiority over all other cultures…
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Carnival to increase capacity in Long Beach and Tampa
From Cruise and Ferry Carnival Cruise Line is to expand capacity in two key markets in 2018, with Carnival Miracle operating seven-day Caribbean cruises from Tampa, Florida and Carnival Splendor offering week-long Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach, California. “Tampa…
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Coalition created to monitor post-hurricane aid in Haiti
From Caribbean News Now PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Observatoire Citoyen de L’Action des Pouvoirs Public en Haiti (OCAPH) on Thursday launched a project to monitor Hurricane Matthew relief aid from international aid organizations and keep tabs on the Haitian government’s decisions…
What to drink on Thanksgiving: Beaujolais
By Laura Burgess From The Kitchn Beaujolais is the rosé of fall; the consummate crowd-pleaser, thanks to its fresh and fruity flavors. This combination also makes the French red perfect for America’s favorite feast — and that alone is worth…
Dozens of illegal Haitian migrants discovered in St Martin
From Caribbean News Now MARIGOT, St Martin — Police officers of French border control, Police aux Frontières (PAF), who suspected trafficking of migrants in Marigot Bay in the French part of the island of St Martin/St Maarten), discovered during a…
Man Charged with Causing Intentional Harassment in Cayman Islands Court Today, 15 November
From RCIPS: Tue 15 Nov 2016 11:53 AM Today, 15 November, a man, age 22 of West Bay, will appear in court on two counts of causing Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress in connection with an incident that occurred on…
Cayman Islands police officer notes suspicious behavior while on patrol, makes burglary arrest
From RCIPS Nov 15 2016 11:02 AM On Sunday, 13 November, a uniform officer on patrol along Shedden Road near Crewe Road noticed a vehicle exiting a nearby driveway. The appearance of the vehicle aroused the officer’s suspicions, and he…
