A second red algae Gloiotrichus species discovered in the Caribbean
From Plant Press Vol. 16 no. 4, October 2013 A most unusual genus of red algae, Gloiotrichus (Liagoraceae, Rhodophyta),previously known only from Australia and later Hawaii, has been found for the first time in the Caribbean Sea. Katina Bucher, James…
Cayman Island Trade in Services continued to be the sole net Foreign Exchange Earner in 2012
The Cayman Islands’ Balance of Payments (Current Account) Report 2012 which summarizes the country’s economic and financial transactions on goods and services Grand Cayman, Dec. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Cayman’s Trade in Services Continued to be the Sole Net Foreign…
Christmas colours in San Pedro
Winners of the annual Caribbean Christmas Colours Contest shine bright in San Pedro From The San Pedro Sun It was another joyful ride for The San Pedro Sun elves – er…staff – as they rode around San Pedro Town on…
Sandals Foundation spreads holiday cheer to thousands across the Caribbean
The Sandals Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International – through its annual toy drive and holiday treats, made it a merry Christmas for 12,500 children this year across the Caribbean. They were recipients of toys as part…
Latino recipes for the holidays: coconut cookies
From Huffington Post Better than just a regular old sugar cookie. Galletas de Coco or Coconut Cookies bring a little bit of the Caribbean Islands to your kitchen. How does a furry, brown, hard shell ball when cracked open transform…
Dilbert’s final FOI ruling is a ““particularly difficult hearing”
The following is Jennifer Dilbert, the Freedom of Information Commissioner’s final ruling – her 32nd decision – published last Thursday (19). The case was intricate and the public authority, the National Pensions Office (NPO)., did not uphold the law when…
St Vincent and the Grenadines prime minister meets with Pope Francis
From Caribbean360 ROME, Italy, Sunday, December 22, 2013, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has met Pope Francis discussing matters of common interest, according to a release from the Vatican. It said that Gonsalves,…
One Jamaica constable killed, another injured attempting an arrest
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sunday December 22, 2013, CMC – The police are still trying to ascertain the motive behind an incident late Friday that led to the death of a policeman and injured his colleague. The police report that…
U.S. Army’s new cost-saving laser can shoot down drones
By Colin Daileda From Mashable The U.S. Army has developed a more efficient and cost-effective way to take down drones, and it involves a weapon that hasn’t yet been used in combat. For the first time, soldiers successfully shot down…
2 individuals indicted for importation of approximately 1,500 kilograms of cocaine
(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) – On December 18, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment against two defendants charged with conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and conspiracy to…
