Industrial union members march as Bermuda hotel sackings row escalates
From Caribbean360 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Thursday February 6, 2014, CMC – The powerful Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) Wednesday staged a massive show of strength in the capital support of 10 workers sacked by an historic hotel here last week. The dispute…
Cop wins £430,000 payout after truncheon attack on pensioner’s car went viral
Policeman who became worldwide laughing stock after his truncheon attack on pensioner’s car went viral wins £430,000 payout because he couldn’t stand daily ridicule from colleagues Pc Mike Baillon and a colleague were filmed using truncheons on windows of Range…
Pinnacle Media announces two new healthcare publications
From Caymanian Compass PHOTO: Publishers David and Vicki Legge –Caymanian Compass With the imminent opening of Health City Cayman Islands, Caymanian Compass Publishers David and Vicki Legge announced today two new publications that will focus on healthcare excellence in the…
Caribbean states’ contribution to Case No. 21 on IUU Fishing
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat Caribbean member States of CRFM weigh in on important international case on IUU fishing Case No. 21 explores rights and responsibilities of States in combating IUU fishing, which undermines efforts to properly develop and manage…
Culture Of Life 101 . . . “What is the abortion situation in the Caribbean?”
By BRIAN CLOWES From The Wanderer Many have an idealistic view of the islands and the people of the Caribbean, envisioning fancy alcoholic drinks and spotless beaches featuring young men and women with exotic accents lazing around under palm trees….
Casinos could make Bermuda more ‘exciting’ says tourism minister
From Caribbean360 Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said the One Bermuda Alliance government plans to legalise gaming were a “gargantuan” step that would redefine Bermuda and help the island rebrand and reposition itself in the tourism market. HAMILTON, Bermuda, Wednesday February…
Nuns get partial win in US Supreme Court contraception fight
From The Daily Herald WASHINGTON–The U.S. Supreme Court said last month that, while litigation continues, an order of Roman Catholic nuns need not comply with a part of President Barack Obama’s healthcare law requiring employers to provide insurance that covers…
Haiti, Dominican Republic report progress following talks on Haitian migrant issue
From Caribbean360 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Dominican Republic will present new legislation to Parliament on February 27 to address the Constitutional court ruling that denies citizenship to children of Haitian migrants in the Spanish-speaking country. A joint statement issued…
Coco Reef owner John Jefferis named Caribbean Entrepreneur of the Year
From bermudawired Bermudian hotelier John Jefferis has been named by the International Caribbean World Awards as “Entrepreneur of the Year,” for his exceptional contribution to the travel and tourism industry and for his innovative and creative business skills. Along with…
Trinidad and Tobago records more than 2,500 teenage pregnancies annually
From Caribbean360 Dr. Gopeesingh, a gynaecologist with more than 27 years practice, described the situation as “frightening” saying that for every 15 new patients in the ante-natal, 10 were teenagers. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad CMC – Education Minister Dr. Tim Gopeesingh said…
