How Russia arms America’s southern neighbors
By Ioan Grillo, Global Post From Tucson Sentinel RIO DE JANEIRO — Russia’s push into Ukraine has put many on edge. But less known is that Russia is also strengthening its military links south of the Rio Grande and re-establishing…
Royal Caribbean orders fourth Oasis-class vessel
Announcement made as STX France lays keel for third Oasis-class ship MIAMI, May 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) announced today that it has agreed with STX France to move forward on the order of…
MP’s luxury flights ‘just a smear story’
From Lancashire Evening Post The husband of South Ribble Tory MP Lorraine Fullbrook has slammed a newspaper report that she claimed luxury flights from a Caribbean holiday on her expenses as “a politically motivated smear.” Mark Fullbrook accused the Sunday…
Beckham presses forward with Miami stadium
From Sports Illustrated MIAMI (AP) – Two months have passed since David Beckham announced his plans to start a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami. The plan, and Beckham, have been almost universally accepted by every sector of the city….
CONCACAF signs agreement with INTERPOL to combat match-fixing
MIAMI, FL (Monday, May 12, 2014) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), announced today the signing of a formal cooperation agreement with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) aimed at intensifying the ongoing work…
The CARTAC steering committee
The CARTAC steering committee welcomes the center’s contribution to institutional reforms in the Caribbean The Steering Committee of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Center (CARTAC) welcomed the progress made by the Center over the period November…
T&T raise Digicel kick start bar
From Trinidad Express Newspapers The players who participated at the Digicel Kick Start Clinics hosted in Trinidad and Tobago last week, made a positive impact on the Chelsea FC Foundation Coaches. The Digicel Kick Start Clinics – now in their…
Freedivers ‘Face to Face’ with Sharks
Wild Photos of Freedivers ‘Face to Face’ with Sharks By Nicole Bonaccorso From weather.com Christina and Eusebio Saenz de Santamaria have swam with many breeds of sharks, including Caribbean reef sharks. (Oneoceanonebreath.com) Professional freedivers and photographers Christina and Eusebio Saenz…
Vast hidden profits: from Asia’s palm oil giants to a tiny British tax haven
By John Vidal in Road Town, Tortola From The Observer Indonesian court helps to tear aside the veil of secrecy under which huge corporations operate in UK-linked tax havens There is a street market selling Caribbean trinkets to cruise-liner passengers,…
What makes the Caribbean vulnerable to major storms?
By: nigel20, From Weather Underground With the impending hurricane season being only three weeks away, i felt the need to write a blog on the preparedness of the Caribbean. In particular, how prepared is the Caribbean in the event of…
