WIPO and Caribbean IP, what’s the point?
By Abiola Inniss From Caribbean Life Recent months have seen a few interesting intellectual property symposia in the Caribbean, in particular the WIPO–JIPO Regional Conference on IP and creative industries, which was held in Jamaica from Feb. 10-12, 2014. It…
Why applaud Bain and crucify Gomes?
By Ramesh Sujanani, Guest Columnist From Jamaica Gleaner There is no doubt in my mind that many of our adolescents are ignorant of sexual matters, male and female, heterosexual and gay. I can recall, as a child, that my parents…
Carey Olsen wins prestigious Offshore Firm of the Year award at The Lawyer Awards 2014
Carey Olsen has been recognised as Offshore Firm of the Year by The Lawyer Magazine. Held on 25 June at the Grosvenor House Hotel London and hosted this year by Joanna Lumley, the Lawyer Awards is an annual awards ceremony…
Dancing Colombians in Copacabana ahead of Brazil Match
By Peter Millard From Bloomberg June 30 (Bloomberg) –Afro-Caribbean beats from Colombia are gaining traction on Copacabana’s main boardwalk ahead of a soccer showdown with World Cup host Brazil. Colombia is one of the final four Latin American teams still…
Celebrating women in Caribbean development: Conferring the 2014 CARICOM Triennial Award for Women
Introduction How important it is to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes, the late Maya Angelou once reminded. Come July 1, 2014, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will contextually observe this reminder when it confers its prestigious Triennial Award for…
Wreckage found: May be Columbus’ sunken flagship
By Alan Boyle From NBC News The leader of an undersea expedition says a pile of wreckage on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, off the north coast of Haiti, may well mark the spot where Christopher Columbus’ flagship, the…
Two execs at one of Britain’s biggest payday lenders quit right before police reconsidered probe into blackmail accusations
By Jim Edwards From Business Insider British police will reconsider opening an inquiry into why payday lender Wonga — which charges annual interest rates of 5,853% — sent fake lawyers’ letters to customers who were in arrears on their debts,…
Game on: Caribbean casinos are hot
By Steve Blount From USA Today Atlantis has always been known for its over-the-top decor, and that holds true for its casino as well. The main gaming area encompasses more than 80 tables for blackjack, baccarat and craps along with…
UK facing ‘major’ sperm shortage
By James Gallagher Health editor, BBC News online The UK is facing a major sperm shortage that may be tempting fertility clinics to accept poorer quality sperm, the British Fertility Society (BFS) warns. Some clinics rely on imported sperm to…
Scientists create Element 117, which Is 40% heavier than lead
By Lance Ulanoff From Mashable Element 117, a super-heavy atom with a long half-life is, according to an international team of scientists, real and ready to take its place on the Periodic Table. Scientists actually confirmed the existence and lifetime…
