Haiti’s first ever life-saving air ambulance service launches operations
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (HCNN) — Haiti’s first ever life-saving air ambulance service, which recently launched operations in different regions in the country, will be accessible to patients of all social levels, and will provide a guarantee of quick air transportation from…
Tremors and volcanic eruptions: the fuel of the future?
From The World Bank Overwhelmed by oil prices, could exploring geothermal energy help the small islands of the Eastern Caribbean to reduce their electricity costs. Instead of scaring people, the energy released by earthquakes and volcanoes could soon jump-start cars,…
101 years ago, someone mapped the morals of Portland, building-by-building
By Chris Morran From Consumerist The 1913 report on vice in Portland resulted in this map assigning a different color to varying degrees of immorality at hotels, apartments, and boarding houses. Click image to enlarge. (via BigThink.com) Long before there…
242 Colour Run hits Nassau with a splash Sept. 28
From Bahama Islands Info Participants in 2013 enjoy the after party from Montagu Foreshore.NASSAU, Bahamas – The 242 Colour Run season is about to start, with the first event taking place in Nassau on September 28th. The event is a…
Paris WW2 plaque to be restored on ‘house of shame’
By Hugh Schofield From BBC The original plaque was taken down during renovation works over the summer The owners of one the most infamous buildings in Paris have been ordered to put back a commemorative plaque recalling the role of…
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Cayman Islands: Migrants from Cuba Repatriated Twenty-six Cuban migrants, who were all housed at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC), were repatriated to Cuba today (Tuesday, 9 September 2014). Supervised by Immigration and Prison officials, 25 males, and 1 female were…
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Editorial: Memories of Ivan
By Joan Wilson Now we are at that horrible time again – Hurricane Season – and this is the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan that hit us on September 11th 2004. The day after my 70th birthday. Yes I am…
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Explore Cuba and the Cayman Islands with Star Clippers and Caribtours
From Time Spent at Sea Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers, in conjunction with Caribtours, is offering a package combining its Cuba cruise with luxury hotel stays in Grand Cayman and Havana. Depart the UK on 25 November for Grand…
8 must see cultural attractions of the Caribbean [Top is Cayman’s Stingray City]
By CAPTAINTIM From Caribbean Trading The Caribbean islands are known for their clear water, sunshine and laid back lifestyle amidst a lush tropical setting. However, every island’s culture is different and these cultural influences from the west, the early African…
West Kendall Baptist Hospital first in the world to scan patients with GE’s new Revolution CT System
MIAMI, Fla. – Sept. 8, 2014 – West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami has announced the purchase and installation of a highly advanced computed tomography (CT) scanner following a six-month evaluation at the hospital – the clinical trial of the…
