Recent Caribbean earthquakes spark concern
By Dan DePodwin, Meteorologist From AccuWeather Two earthquakes greater than 5.0 have rocked the Caribbean in the last week and concerns have been growing for a major tremor in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, a strong 6.5-magnitude quake occurred…
Cayman Islands voted 3rd best Caribbean Island to visit!
From IRG According to Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s awards for 2014, the Cayman Islands has been rated as the 3rd best island to visit in the Caribbean. Great news indeed for Cayman, with direct flights from several gateway cities in the USA,…
Haiti’s first cardinal says will tell pope of country’s woes
From Global Post/ Agence France-Presse For the first time, a Haitian has been named a cardinal — and he’s vowing to “bring the reality” of his tiny, impoverished Caribbean country “into the heart of the Vatican.” Chibly Langlois, 56, is…
Public debt burden and fiscal sustainability in the Caribbean region
Related Event: Meeting of Experts on Debt Burden in the Caribbean Region The focal point of this article draws reference to the Study – “Debt Burden and Fiscal Sustainability in the Caribbean Region,” conducted recently by the Latin American and…
Nokia unveils the one smartphone accessory you’ll actually want to use
By Brad Reed From BGR We see countless smartphone accessories released every year but how many of them are actually useful? The latest accessory from Nokia seems like it could really come in handy, however, because it will help you…
Making economic valuation count for coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean
By Richard Waite and Erin Gray From World Resources Institute People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and beaches. Photo Credit: Katina Rogers People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal…
Airport Service Quality Awards
Industry recognition of the best airports in the world The Airport Service Quality Awards are the industry’s most prestigious accolades. The Awards recognize the airports which have achieved the highest passenger satisfaction ratings in the ASQ Survey – the world’s…
Interesting facts about not drinking water
From Environmental Alternatives 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (This likely applies to half the world’s population). In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down…
One Person’s Trash Is This Woman’s Art
IMAGE: FLICKR, ELISA NARANJA METÁLICA INSUA By Andrea Romano From Mashable Argentinean artist Elisa Naranja Metalica Insua lives in a world of color picked out of the garbage. The 24-year-old specializes in mixed media art, which refers to the use…
Senior management changes at CIBC FirstCaribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados, 21st February 2014 – CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced two changes to its Senior Executive Team. Managing Director of Retail and Business Banking, Mr. Mark St. Hill has assumed responsibility for the Bank’s regional International Banking portfolio. Meanwhile, Director,…
