The big business of divorce
By John Roach & Laura Roach, From Texas Lawyer Divorce is big business. In fact, it’s a $50-$175 billion business compared to the wedding industry which is estimated to generate just $40-$50 billion annually. Why is divorce big business? Just…
PV Energy equips public schools in Antigua and Barbuda with solar power
Modern sun2roof solar energy solutions ensure undisturbed education without power cuts The Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) fosters the development of renewable energies to gain independence from polluting diesel generators and disturbing power cuts. Therefore, GOAB has concluded a…
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Remembering Dr. Edlin Merren We remember Dr Edlin Merren on his 85th birthday born July 31st 1931 Safe in the arms of Jesus, he loved and served so faithfully. From Colin & Joan, Helen & his family. Dr. Edlin Merren…
From fish waste to fish wealth
Caribbean takes first step to maximize value of fisheries and aquaculture sector Fish leather from fish skin, beauty products from fish guts, and health supplements from fish oils. “Every single part of the fish has a value…” says CRFM Executive…
10 things you should know about Hillary Clinton’s stance on issues of importance to Caribbean immigrants
From NAN News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Fri. July 29, 2016: As Hillary Clinton last night accepted the Democratic Party nomination at the 2016 convention in Philadelphia, home to more than 25,000 West Indian immigrants, NAN decided to focus on where…
UKCIF Funds to rehabilitate Road Networks in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica
Antigua and Barbuda, and Dominica are the first countries to access funding from the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), as the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have approved a grant of GBP186,000 to assist…
Tired of the brush-off, Caribbean women start $1 million loan fund
BY JACQUELINE CHARLES From Miami Herald Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur of the Year Valrie Grant of Jamaica and Cecile Watson, CEO of Pitchandchoose.com are launching a Caribbean wide Commonwealth crowdfunding campaign to help women entrepreneur. Also joining them in this endeavor…
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Democrat Convention: Hillary’s acceptance speech was true to her—and that’s the bad news
By JEFF GREENFIELD From POLITICO Take me or leave me, the Democratic nominee seemed to say. I’m not going to inspire you, but I’m better than Trump. As Donald Rumsfeld might have put it, “You go with the nominee you…
US prosecutors investigate Panama Papers law firm employees
NEW YORK, USA — US federal prosecutors have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into whether employees at Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the “Panama Papers” scandal, knowingly helped clients launder money or evade taxes. Mossack Fonseca…
Chinese company buys Jamaican alumina refinery
By Douglas McIntosh KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The ALPART alumina refinery in Jamaica has been sold to Chinese entity Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCo). Transport and mining minister, Mike Henry, said an interest purchase agreement negotiated between JISCo and…
