Eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030 is becoming increasingly unlikely
PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UN FAO and PAHO warn that hunger has increased in six countries and now affects 2.4…
Jamaica: Margaritaville launches SIN And Heat Wave
The Hip Strip comes alive as Margaritaville Caribbean, Jamaica launches two exciting new nightclub offerings in Montego Bay – The SIN series, starting October 10, 2017, at Club Ville, Montego Bay, and Heat Wave Fridays, starting October 13 at Blue…
Halifax warship returns from hurricane-scarred Caribbean islands
The Canadian Press From Times Colonist HALIFAX — Standing on the rear deck of the Canadian warship HMCS St. John’s, Howard Shillingford shook his head as he recalled the sound hurricane Maria made when the Category 5 storm descended on…
He has Miami’s hottest restaurant. But why is he turning his backyard into a farm?
BY CARLOS FRÍAS From Miami Herald What’s in the water to make Kendall’s Ghee Indian Kitcheninstantly hot isn’t nearly as important as what’s in the ground. One of the secrets to this 5-month old restaurant that has reshaped the flavor…
Caribbean diplomats organize relief efforts
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life St. Vincent and the Grenadines New York Consul General Howie Prince has described as “commendable” and “encouraging” combined efforts to date by the New York Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Consular Corps and the Brooklyn-based…
US: Terrible response on Caribbean disaster
By Thomas Gans letter to Napa Valley Register I am distressed to the point of righteous rage over our American government’s despicable response to the devastation of Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. President…
Puerto Rico needs federal relief and financial support, not lectures from ‘king of debt’ Trump
By Pedro Nicolaci da Costa From Business Insider President Donald Trump’s visit to Puerto Rico on Tuesday showed a deep disconnect between his vision of the federal disaster response to the territory’s devastation after Hurricane Maria and the reality being…
Trump in devastated Puerto Rico: You’ve thrown budget ‘Out of Whack’
AP From Newsmax Trump pledged an all-out effort to help the island but added: “Now I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico, but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack because we’ve spent a lot of money on…
Gadget of the week
The Grow connected planter is the ultimate no-fuss gardening kit By Kris Naudus Everything needed to grow the perfect salad in one package, controlled by an app. Horticulturalists looking to go high-tech will find no shortage of smart sensors to…
Recipes of the week
The 10 Most Essential Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall By Meghan Splawn From The Kitchn How To Make Slow Cooker Applesauce OPEN ROUNDUP That little chill in the air can only mean one thing: It’s time to dust off your…







