UK Chancellor under pressure to halt tax rise on flights to Caribbean ….
By Stephen Hayward From Mirror UK Chancellor George Osborne under pressure to halt tax rise on flights to the US, Australia and Caribbean A family of four flying to Florida will be charged £276 while visiting the Caribbean will cost…
Christians in Iraq worse off now than under Saddam
From Newsmax The persecution of Christians in Iraq is worse today than it was before a United States-led force deposed brutal dictator Saddam Hussein, a Republican congressman declared. “As we witness the black flag of al-Qaida again fly over cities…
Caribbean – American Contribution To Black History
By Michael Roberts From opednews.com Today, nobody can doubt the sterling contribution of Caribbean-Americans to the growth and development of the United States. And it’s been a long history of proven commitment by those who have made this country their…
Doula Delight: The biological and theological uniqueness of newborns
From bahamaislandsinfo I was a student nurse-midwife at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (CPMC) in New York City when, as I received a baby at birth, the thought occurred to me that my hands were the first human hands to touch…
E-cigarettes in the workplace – no smoke without fire
From Shoosmiths The charity, Action on Smoking and Health, estimates that 1.3 million people are currently using electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes) in the UK. What stance should employers take to this growing phenomenon? What the law says E-cigarettes…
Martinique and Guadeloupe become Associate Members of the ACS
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — “For the first time, the Caribbean as a region is represented in one Association; the French, English, Spanish and Dutch,” boasted the Ambassador Alfonso Múnera, secretary general of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), upon…
Child Protection Advocacy group rejects Facebook Privacy Lawsuit Settlement, asks court to reconsider
By Kate Cox February From Consumerist Facebook is notorious at this stage for playing fast and loose with users’ privacy. In 2013, the social sharing behemoth faced and settled a class-action lawsuit regarding its privacy practices. Today, one of the…
[Bahamas] Tourism Minister launches new initiative in NYC
From bahamaislandsinfo NEW YORK, New York — More than 100,000 people experienced a destination wedding in The Bahamas last year, and the country wants to attract even more in years to come, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe told seasoned travel…
Kathryn McLoughlin and Christopher LaVine are married in Cayman
From New York Times Kathryn Towler McLoughlin and Christopher Dalton LaVine were married Saturday (15) at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church in George Town, Grand Cayman. The Rev. Suresh Rajaian, a Roman Catholic priest and pastor of the church, performed…
Student program for innovation in science and engineering (SPISE)
Caribbean Science Foundation – From Grenada Broadcast SPISE 2014 STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014 Please bring to the attention of students who may be eligible PROGRAM GOALS The annual Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE) is…
