IMF committed to assisting Caribbean countries address challenges, says deputy MD
By LK Hewlett From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (WINN) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has re-affirmed its commitment to working with Caribbean nations in addressing the challenges that stand in the way of securing strong, inclusive…
Intertrust shows sound performance over 9M 2016
GlobeNewswire •Nov 3, 2016, 1:16 AM Full Year 2016 adjusted net income per share including Elian on a proforma basis of approximately €1.42 expected Intertrust N.V. Q3 & 9M 2016 results Amsterdam – November 3, 2016 – Intertrust N.V. (“Intertrust”…
Peter Binose: Whilst the Caribbean politicians get fat Venezuelan children starve
By Peter Binose In the Caribbean just look at the suits and hear the fabric groan under the weight and volume of the fat Caribbean pigs that pretend to be men. Large numbers of citizens want to oust President Nicolas…
‘Brexit’ will require vote in Parliament, U.K. high court rules
By Michael Holden, Reuters From The Globe and Mail LONDON — Reuters Published Thursday, Nov. 03, 2016 6:28AM EDT England’s High Court ruled on Thursday that the British government requires parliamentary approval to trigger the process of exiting the European…
Thompson, McLeod among Caribbean Hall of Fame nominees
By Shayne Fairman From Jamaica Star Olympic Games 100m and 200m champion, Elaine Thompson and men’s 110m hurdles winner Omar McLeod headline nominees to be inducted in this year’s 13th Annual Caribbean Hall of Fame Awards for Excellence on Friday,…
Jamaica: Vote them out!
McKenzie urges citizens not to support non-performing politicians in local gov’t polls By Anthony Lewis From Jamaica Observer LUCEA, Hanover — Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie is urging citizens to vote against non-performing politicians in the impending local government elections….
“Corruption, the greatest hindrance to Jamaica’s economic growth”
From South Florida Caribbean News NEW YORK – Dr Trevor Munroe who will be the presenter at the 12th Annual CIN Lecture Series says that endemic corruption in Jamaica hinders economic growth and leads to a serious deterioration of social…
Cayman Islands Cruise Ship Pier Plan Advances
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse The Cayman Islands government will issue a requests for proposals (RFP) for construction of its planned $150 million cruise ship pier and terminal facility by March of 2017, the country’s premier said recently. An…
Mobile App developers competing in PitchIT Caribbean Startup Challenge
New PitchIt Caribbean Mobile Tech Startup Challenge Offers US$75,000 in Prizes Kingston, Jamaica – PitchIT Caribbean has announced that applications are now open for entrepreneurs from 14 Caribbean countries to enter their international pitch competition. As of October 28th, mobile…
Tech Beach Retreat to create gateways for the Caribbean
Tech Beach Retreat To Create Gateways For Innovation & Investment In The Caribbean KINGSTON, Jamaica – White House Emerging Global Entrepreneur and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, will host the first Tech Beach Retreat in Montego Bay, Jamaica…






