Why ESPN Is Worth $40 Billion As The World’s Most Valuable Media Property
Walt Disney reported fourth quarter earnings Thursday that matched Wall Street estimates, but the stock is down more than 5% Friday after revenues came up just short of expectations. Disney is a wildly diverse company with theme parks, movie studios,…
‘Hollywood Holocaust’ apology published by paper
The son of Hollywood Reporter founder Billy Wilkerson has apologised for the trade paper’s role in the 1940s witch-hunts that saw many in the industry ostracised for having communist ties. The actors, writers and directors on the so-called ‘blacklist’ suffered…
Economy contracts for July To September Period — POIJ
The overall performance of the Jamaican economy for the July to September quarter was impacted by continued slowdown in the global economy (which tempered the demand for Jamaica’s goods and services) coupled with drought conditions. Real GDP contracted by 0.6…
Puerto Rico boxer Hector Camacho wounded in shooting
Puerto Rican former boxer Hector “Macho” Camacho is in a critical condition after being shot in the face. The winner of three world titles was wounded in a drive-by attack outside the capital, San Juan, on Tuesday. He suffered a…
Caribbean Fashion & Music Fair 2013 announced
Introducing the Caribbean Fashion & Music Fair 2013, a grand event to take place on May 26th – 29th 2013 at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This event will showcase Caribbean Fashion and Music, introducing Caribbean People…
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 2012 from President Obama
By President Barack Obama “In giving gratitude for ‘the God-given bounty that enriches our lives,’ Americans should remember the ‘indelible spirit of compassion and mutual responsibility that has distinguished our Nation since its earliest days.’ Washington’s and Lincoln’s ‘expressions of…
Couple ‘shocked’ after python found on toilet seat
An elderly couple were left “shocked” after they found a snake wrapped around a toilet seat in their home in Paisley. The couple discovered the young royal python in the bathroom of their flat on Storie Street on 17 November….
Sandals-affiliated tour company to double Caribbean footprint
Avia Collinder, Business Writer, Jamaican Gleaner Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours, identified as a sister operation to Sandals Resort International (SRI), added Barbados and Cayman Islands to its itinerary earlier this year but the three-year-old company is still cruising for…
Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Resigns From Sesame Street Amid New Allegations By Jesse David Fox Vulture.com
Last Monday, it was reported that longtime Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash would take a leave of absence after being accused of having a sexual relationship with an underaged partner. Then only a day later, the accuser recanted his allegations. The…
China is the only country with a plan to secure scarce global resources
By Dawn Nakagawa and Dambisa Moyo, The Christian Science Monitor Competition for scarce resources is driving up commodity prices. China’s strategy is to invest in resource-rich economies overlooked by the West. These economies are watching to see which model – US…
