Why a lawmaker defied other Southerners and changed his mind on civil rights
By Allan Smith From Business Insider President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law 50 years ago today, just hours after Congress formally approved the bill on a dramatic day for America. The height of that drama…
Why applaud Bain and crucify Gomes?
By Ramesh Sujanani, Guest Columnist From Jamaica Gleaner There is no doubt in my mind that many of our adolescents are ignorant of sexual matters, male and female, heterosexual and gay. I can recall, as a child, that my parents…
Indonesian and Caribbean collection transferred from KITLV-KNAW to Leiden University
With effect from 1 July 2014, the KNAW is transferring management of the extensive collections on Indonesia and the Caribbean previously held by the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV-KNAW) to Leiden. ‘The University has struck…
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UNLIKE Cayman
A weekend of short films, documentaries, art, DJ’s, live music, and more. In celebration of their 30th anniversary, UWC Cayman Islands is happy to announce its collaboration with Friends of Film Cayman (FoF) and the international UNLIKE Festival to host…
Cayman Airways announces its ‘getaways’ for Autumn Arts & Culture
Start planning your fall getaway around these exciting festivals and events. The dog days of summer will soon give way to the cool winds of fall, so set aside the beachwear and throw on some comfortable shoes. It’s time to…
St Vincent PM talks free movement of Caribbean nationals
From Caribbean News Now ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad — “A more mature, more profound regionalism,” says Dr Ralph Gonsalves, prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, is the only way that regional governments and peoples can tackle the social and…
Helping develop a leader
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin presented Samantha Hennings with a $2,000 cheque Friday afternoon in part sponsorship for her to attend the 33Fifty Commonwealth Youth Leadership Programme in Scotland. Ms Hennings is a young Caymanian who…
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Caribbean broadcasters support Cayman Islands Special Olympics
As a service to local communities in the Caribbean, in 1993 the Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA) established the Community Charities Programme to assist charitable organizations nominated by the association’s Active Members or cable operators. During its existence, this…
On the shore of the mind explores Scottish-Caribbean connections
By Carol Main From The List The project works by Mr McFall’s Chamber, Errollyn Wallen, Ian Hamilton Finlay and more The links between Scotland and the Caribbean are centuries old but it is a history that has been largely hidden….
Caribbean youths seek repeal of 6 nations’ anti-gay laws generation-change-image
From Repeating Islands Colin Stewart posted this story in his blog, Erasing 76 Crimes. Follow the link below for the blog, the original article, and a gallery of photographs form the meeting. Youthful leaders from Caribbean countries with anti-gay laws…
