Following Hurricane Earl, ECLAC sets the groundwork for disaster assessment in Belize
A team lead by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean carried out a mission to hurricane-struck Belize, to provide support to the Government in its effort to undertake comprehensive assessment of…
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Caribbean hotel profits continue to grow Cuba and Zika impact performance
Atlanta, Ga. — CBRE Hotels Americas Research announced that the average Caribbean hotel experienced a 10.2 percent increase in gross operating profit (GOP) during 2015, according to its newly released tenth edition of Caribbean Trends® in the Hotel Industry. This…
U.S. Caribbean Undersea Treasures Are Worth Saving
From The PEW Charitable Trusts Pew works to protect ocean life for healthy ecosystems and thriving communities The crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, diverse colorful fish, and brilliant coral reefs of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands teem…
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Partners focus on financing efficient cooling in Caribbean
Caribbean and German development partners are collaborating to transform the cooling and energy efficiency sectors in the Region. The partners will conduct regional training workshops on the Economic Rationale for Energy Efficiency in the Cooling Sector next week in St….
Save Cayman [Islands]: Greater George Town Hope Spot designation
Local environmental advocacy group Save Cayman announced Friday the awarding of the Greater George Town Harbour area as one of 14 new global Hope Spots. The news was announced at the IUCN World Conservation Congress and quickly snapped up by…
Don’t panic but there is a massive coconut shortage in the Caribbean
By Harley Tamplin From Metro.co.uk The Caribbean is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, lined with palm trees where the region’s most famous export grows. But your emergency supply of coconut water is about to get even more precious – because…
Scientists name new species of flatworm after President Obama
By FoxNews.com From BGR A flatworm that infects freshwater turtles in Malaysia has been given a presidential name: Baracktrema obamai. The newly-discovered worm, or blood fluke, inhabits the lungs of turtles that live in three Malaysian states, according a study describing…
Seabirds get caught up in Cyclone
Seabirds get caught up in Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine’s eye BY MARIA GALLUCCI From Mashable When hurricane-force winds are whipping violently over the ocean, the safest place for seabirds may be right in the eye of the storm. Lease terns, royal…
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Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations looks to the future
Port of Spain. September 7, 2016 – Leaders of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) met at a two-day performance and planning workshop to discuss and critically assess the CNFO’s performance since its formation almost 10 years ago. They…
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Cayman Islands police anti-burglary initiative From RCIPS The RCIPS has commenced an anti-burglary initiative along the Seven Mile Beach corridor since yesterday Tuesday 6 September 2016, with a view to reducing trespass, thefts, burglaries and other such crimes. Police have been…
