These maps show the hard drug trade in remarkable detail
By Amanda Macias And Michael B Kelley From Business Insider Despite drastic punishments for drug dealing, up to and including death in many countries, the worldwide illegal drug trade continues to flourish. While governments invest vast sums of taxpayers’ money…
[UK] Conservatives suspend Sir Malcolm Rifkind after ‘sting’
From BBC Sir Malcolm Rifkind has been suspended from the Conservative Party in Parliament after being secretly filmed apparently offering his services to a private company for cash. Sir Malcolm and another former foreign secretary, Jack Straw, who was also…
Bahamas PM urges continued IDB support for the Caribbean
From CARICOM Today NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie says Caribbean countries are still suffering from the effects of the recession but were continuing to put in place measures to ensure their future socio-economic development. Christie, who…
When bad cops become Gitmo torturers
By Benjamin Wallace-Wells from new York Mag Spencer Ackerman of The Guardian this week published one of the most arresting stories I’ve seen in recent months, an account in two parts of the work of Richard Zuley, who served as…
Economic growth of CARICOM region set to improve as harmonised customs bill nears finalisation
A momentous 12 year effort to bring to pass a much-coveted harmonised customs bill for the Caribbean is now in its final stages. The bill is intended to foster economic growth in the region, which will ultimately contribute to the…
Caribbean American congresswoman ‘deeply disappointed’ in ruling on immigration plan
From Jamaica Observer NEW YORK (CMC) – Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke says she’s “deeply disappointed” by a United States federal district judge’s decision to delay implementation of an immigration plan that would allow thousands of Caribbean immigrants to…
The NSA reportedly stole millions of SIM encryption keys to gather private data
By Alex Wilhelm From Techcrunch The American National Security Agency (NSA), and the British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), similar clandestine intelligence agencies, stole SIM card encryption keys from a manufacturer, allowing the groups to decrypt global cellular communications data. The…
Walgreens allowed to fire pharmacist over vaccine stance
By Saranac Hale Spencer, The Legal Intelligencer Walgreens was within its rights to fire a pharmacist who had moral objections to administering flu vaccines, a federal judge has ruled. Rodney Prewitt, a 66-year-old pharmacist who had worked at the company’s…
Why homeless Britons are turning to the Sikh community for food
From BBC Magazine Homeless people in the UK are getting free meals thanks to a centuries-old Sikh tradition. Why, asks Rajeev Gupta. “We come here because we get food… A hot meal. It’s a luxury for me.” John Davidson is…
Can you really revive flat Champagne with a raisin?
From the kitchn Putting tips to the test in THE KITCHN I love Champagne, yet I’m often hesitant to pop open a bottle at home since it has a shorter shelf life than other wines. The longer it stays open,…
