Savor the sunny days of Summer and escape to the Caribbean
The Caribbean is on sale – take 30% off at Divi Resorts in the Caribbean CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — A Caribbean vacation is a sure way to savor the warm, sunny days of summer, and now is…
Caribbean-UK Forum produces tangible outcomes for region
From DailyHerald GRAND BAHAMA, Bahamas–The UK has reaffirmed its continued commitment to the sustainable development of the Caribbean region, pledging to increase development support over the next four years to the tune of 360 million pounds sterling (US $521 million)…
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Caribbean countries aim to seek compensation for climate chang
From The Daily Herald PHILIPSBURG–Compensation from industrial nations will be sought by Caribbean nations for losses related to global warming, especially for its impact on the region’s mainstay – tourism. Caribbean representatives are slated to meet in Mexico in June…
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U.S. pledges to work with Caribbean, Central America to lower energy costs
From News Americas Now News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. May 6, 2016: The United States says it is committed to working with the Caribbean and Central American to lower energy costs to nationals. The commitment came as Vice President Joe…
John Lemuel Hurlston releases memoirs, ‘A Life That Counts’.
Former Chief Secretary and Deputy Governor recounts the history of the Cayman Islands through his own eyes. George Town, Grand Cayman, Beginning June 10, 2016, John Lemuel Hurlston’s riveting memoirs will be available for purchase at Book Nook, Books and…
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Pregnant woman denied refund after cancelling cruise over Zika concerns
By Shannon Behnken From wfla News Channel 8 TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — World health agencies warn that pregnant women should not travel to areas with known cases of the Zika virus. But happens if you’ve already booked a cruise? Christina…
THE COST OF CORRUPTION: Brazil’s Petrobras
AFP From Business Insider Brazil’s Petrobras loses $2.1 billion to years of scandals Petrobras lost $2.1 billion to the largest corruption scheme in Brazilian history, the state oil giant said, releasing its first audited accounts of a scandal that has…
Guilty verdict in Bahamas bribery trial
By Artesia Davis Nassau Guardian Senior Reporter From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — A Bahamas Supreme Court jury wasted little time on Tuesday before convicting Fred Ramsey on 14 counts, finding that the former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) board member…
Tradeview Markets launches Innovative Liquidity Connector ECN marketplace for traders
From LeapRate Cayman Islands based retail forex broker Tradeview Markets has announced the launch of its Innovation Liquidity Connector, an electronic communication network (ECN) marketplace for self-directed and institutional foreign exchange (Forex) traders. The new pricing is available immediately on…
Holness optimistic Ja will become gas hub for Caribbean
From Jamaica Gleaner Washington, DC: Prime Minister Andrew Holness is optimistic that Jamaica will become the hub for gas in the Caribbean and promises that his government will be strategic in its efforts to diversify the country’s energy sector. “Renewables…
