Caribbean fisheries managers focus on innovation and cooperation at 12th Forum Meeting in Dominica
BELIZE CITY, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 (CRFM)—In the face of new and emerging challenges—such as climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, and food and nutrition insecurity—Caribbean countries are strengthening collaborative effort which they hope would maximize their initiatives to…
Food for the Poor releases 68 prisoners across the Caribbean in Easter week
From Jamaica Observer 21 freed in Jamaica, 30 in Haiti and 9 in Guyana KINGSTON, Jamaica – Food for the Poor (FFTP) during Easter Holy Week, paid fines and released 68 prisoners in Guyana, Haiti, Honduras and Jamaica. According to…
Fearless teenager poses for a selfie with a SHARK on frightening family day out
By Ian Hughes From Daily Mirror UK Michael Maes, Ellen Cuylaerts and their children Margaux and Max had no qualms about venturing into such formidable territory – the waters around the Bahamas. Sixteen-year-old Margaux Cuylaerts poses for a ‘selfie’ with…
Dying coral reefs threaten the livelihood of millions
From The University of Queensland Australia Declining coral reef health is threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of people living in the coastal tropics, according to a study by University of Queensland researchers. Lead author Dr Alice Rogers…
Dolphin Discover Group receives socially responsible award for 9th consecutive year
Dolphin Discovery Group has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year with an ESR ® award for its contribution to society and the environment. Reaffirming the company as a leader in social responsibility. Given by CEMEFI (Mexican Center for Philanthropy),…
Dart boosts Purple Dragon martial arts
One lucky youngster is set to benefit from the many advantages the Purple Dragon martial arts programme can bring, further to Dart’s recent sponsorship of the Purple Dragon martial arts scholarship programme. Aimed at assisting youngsters who may be disadvantaged…
Noeline Taurua helping out Cayman Islands
By Aaron Goile Former Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach Noeline Taurua is helping develop the game in the Cayman Islands. While she has no official position at this point, Taurua recently spent four days in the Caribbean after being invited…
CTA: Wahoos remain undefeated
By Mark Robson After Rounds 3 and 4 of the Cayman Touch Association (CTA) Women’s League, Wahoos remain undefeated with a draw and a win to add to their two victories already this season. The other significant improvement came from…
Jamaica anti-doping officials admit to errors in drug testing
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday April 17, 2014, CMC – The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has conceded that some procedures carried out while collecting samples for testing last year were not consistent with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) International Standards….
