Caricom’s coming five election battles
By Rickey Singh From Jamaica Observer MULTI-PARTY electoral democracy will be very much in focus within our Caribbean Community in the upcoming years with at least five governments set to face the electorate. Among them, most likely, would be Jamaica’s…
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China’s role in Latin America, and what it means for Miami
By Ken Roberts WWW.WORLDCITYWEB.COM From Miami Herald My company, WorldCity, recently hosted an event focused on the relationship between Latin America and China, and what role, if any, Miami has in that burgeoning relationship. And it got me to thinking:…
Colombian energy industry offers Caribbean investors high potential for near-term gains
From Caribbean News Now MIAMI, USA — Over the past decade, Colombia has become a leader in the energy sector of Latin America, creating an ideal opportunity for Caribbean investors looking to tap into an emerging energy hub. The sector…
Isidoros Karderinis comments on emigration in new novel
Dramatic events give rise to emigration in ‘The Damned’ CHAIDARI, Greece – The new dramatic novel from author Isidoros Karderinis, “The Damned” (published by AuthorHouse), depicts the life of an Afghan family forced by socio-economic circumstances to leave their native…
FATCA — Final deadline to obtain a GIIN for Model 1 IGA FFIs
By Olivier De Moor, Patrick Fenn, Jon Hanifan Jon Hanifan, Lewis Kweit, Stuart Leblang, Kevin Rowe, Joshua Williams & Joshua Williams | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP – From JDSupra Business Advisor Under transitional relief, certain non-U.S. investment…
Venezuela just gave China a Caribbean island to pay off their national debt
By Ryan Kilpatrick From that’s UPDATE, No, Venezuela has not ceded territory to China to pay off debts Caracas has borrowed over USD50 billion from China in recent years, and Venezuelan finance minister Rodolfo Marco has come up with a…
Lifestyle tips to reduce chronic inflammation
From Caribbean Life It is important to take action now to reduce chronic inflammation. Millions of Americans endure the pain of chronic inflammation, and even when pain is not apparent, millions more run the risk of serious diseases triggered by…
Draw determines groups and schedule for CONCACAF Under-17 Championship Honduras 2015
San Pedro Sula (Monday, December 8, 2014) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today conducted the draw for the CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Championship Honduras 2015. At the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cortes…
Yet another reminder to mind your words
By Jordan Crook From Techcrunch “You can’t post that photo,” said the founder and CEO of a prominent, exited startup. He was talking to his PR agent in a W hotel suite in Times Square. I had just taken a…
Joan Wilson gets a surprise award for being 80
Joan Wilson was 80 years young in September but she has been celebrated ever since. Yes celebrated by her peers. It started in late October when her church Elmslie Memorial United on the George Town waterfront gave a birthday party…
