Hunted orcas spotlight Caribbean whaling

By Mike Gaworecki From Mongabay Whalers from the Caribbean country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) routinely hunt small cetaceans, such as pilot whales, orcas, and dolphins. Preliminary results suggest the meat of small cetaceans hunted in SVG may…

Julian Bond ‘A man of courage’: Clarke

By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has described Julian Bond as “a man of courage and moral vision who insisted on his right and the right of all African Americans to participate in the…

Cricket, Lovely Cricket: Commentary

By Charles Wilkin QC From West Indies News Network Once again the governance of a major international sport is in the news for the wrong reasons. Football is suffering from allegations of dishonesty within its governing bodies and the arrest…

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Red Sail Sports: Committed to attracting and preparing young Caymanians for a Career in Tourism

Six CIFEC students complete internship program for the year and are rewarded with a Catamaran sail, and for some, a job offer Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – This school year, through partnerships with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC),…

Caribbean Chef of the Year Collin Brown shares his tips to make the most of Notting Hill Carnival

From Herts & Essex Observer To mark Notting Hill Carnival weekend we catch up with Chef Collin Brown He is the go-to chef of Jamaica, catering to celebrities and royalty alike as they holiday on the stunning isle known as…

Nicaragua charges Fifa official with corruption

From The Local ch One of the seven Fifa officials arrested in Switzerland has been charged with money laundering and corruption charges in Nicaragua, a prosecutor said, expecting an extradition to be completed soon. Lausanne lawyer to head Fifa reform…

Explained: Why airplane food tastes so bad

By Yoni Heisler From BGR Air travel in recent years has become a much more enjoyable experience. Not only are electronics no longer viewed as dangerous devices to be afraid of, but it’s becoming increasingly common to encounter planes with…

Jamaicans, Trinidadians honored on anniversaries

By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Nine Jamaicans and Trinidadians were honored on Sunday during the 6th annual combined celebration of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago’s 53rd anniversary of independence. The “icons” were honored during Brooklyn’s Progressive Democrats Political…

Warming Cuba relations spurs invasive species debate

By Allison Griner From Jacksonville.com After 18 months of secret diplomatic talks, the White House dropped a bombshell in December: relations with Cuba would start to be normalized. In his speech, President Barack Obama announced that he plans to relax…