Caribbean awards for pannist, scientist and activist
By Richard Lord From Guardian Media Recipients of the 2014 Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards For Excellence, from left, Professor Liam Teague, Karen de Souza and Dr Richard Robertson, at the awards ceremony at the National Academy for The Performing…
Guyana finance minister praises Caribbean Development Bank
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Guyana has praised the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) as an institution that has distinguished itself in its service to the region and has proven to be a reliable and effective development partner. Guyana’s Finance Minister…
Guyana ranks second highest for maternal deaths in Caribbean – UN report
From Caribbean Tracker A new United Nations (UN) data report shows that Guyana is among five countries in the region with the highest Maternal Mortality Rate and among six nations where the rate has increased significantly between 1990 and 2013….
Trinidad attorney’s murder sends shockwaves across the Caribbean
From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday May 5, 2014, CMC – The murder of prominent Trinidadian attorney Dana Seetahal has sent shockwaves across the region. In Guyana, President, Donald Ramotar was alarmed at the news of the execution-style killing of the…
Going green without sinking into the red
By Peter Richards From ipsnews CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Apr 7 2014 (IPS) – Most Caribbean countries are famous for their sun, sand and warm sea breezes. Far fewer are known for their wide use of solar, wind and other forms…
Jamaican boxers take on the Caribbean in The W&N Contender
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Wray and Nephew Contender enters its fourth season and the organisers have added a new twist and a Caribbean flavour to the boxing competition. For this season the Green Team will comprise Jamaican…
In Guyana: political negotiations an opportunity for real democracy
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 PHOTO: The PPP’s Donald Ramotar was elected President of Guyana by a plurality of the votes cast in general elections in December 2011 but the party failed to win an overall majority in the…
US slams Caribbean human rights practices
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean360 Washington was particularly scathing in its criticism of Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Bahamas. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, CMC – While noting that governments that protect human rights and are…
Negative effects from Europe due to stalled money laundering bill
From Kaieteur News Anti Money laundering Bill…Amazon Caribbean Ltd. notices negative effects from European market – CEO Amazon Caribbean Guyana Ltd. has noticed some negative effects due to the stalled Money laundering Bill from its customers in Europe, according to…
Dr. Janice Emanuel-Bunn — educator, community advocate
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Educator, author, researcher, community advocate and TV and radio host Dr. Janice Emanuel-Bunn was born in Guyana and migrated to the United States in 1983 and settled in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Dr. Emanuel-Bunn…
