CELAC Meeting: Latin American and Caribbean Heads of State Meet in Quito
By TELESUR From Venezuelanalysis Twenty-two presidents from around Latin America and the Caribbean are descending on Quito, Ecuador, this Wednesday to discuss regional issues and strengthen Latin American unity and sovereignty in decision making. The forum is the fourth summit…
Cayman Islands Public Health Issues Zika Travel Advisory
Following the continued regional outbreak of the Zika virus, local medical personnel remain on high alert. To this end, a travel advisory has been issued by the Public Health Department recommending all residents avoid non-essential travel to all affected countries….
Celltick partners with Cable & Wireless to bring Startscreen to Android devices
San Francisco, Calif. – Celltick, a global leader in mobile marketing announces a partnership with leading Caribbean and Latin American network provider, Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W). C&W will provide a branded, localized and customized version of Celltick’s Start on…
Dominican Republic’s economy most robust in Latin America, Caribbean region
From Fox News Latino SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (AP) – The economy of the Dominican Republic grew 7 percent last year and established itself as the most robust in the Latin American and Caribbean region, officials said Wednesday. Central Bank…
Latin America, Caribbean health care faced challenges, progress in 2015: PAHO
By Rachel Cruz From Latinos Health MILL VALLEY, CA – JANUARY 26: In this photo illustration, vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy on January 26, 2015 in Mill Valley, California….
Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean warns of high number of femicides
By Jennifer Kennedy From Latin Correspondence The Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has warned about the region’s high number of femicides. Last month, the Gender Equality Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC complied…
China oil storage lease helps revive Caribbean refiner Hovensa
By Joshua Schneyer From Reuters Dec 1 A long-sought deal to bring a Caribbean oil refinery out of bankruptcy emerged on Tuesday, unexpectedly including a partnership with U.S. commodity trader Freepoint and handing Asia’s biggest oil refiner, Sinopec, access to…
AT&T Drive Studio and Ericsson release global study on connected car buyers
Nearly 80 percent of car buyers globally would delay new car purchase by one year to get connected feature Wi-Fi hotspots most sought after feature in new car DALLAS, OCT. 13, 2015 — Three out of every four consumers said…
Community-based tourism in the Greater Caribbean
From eTN Community-based tourism emerges as an alternative to bridge the social and economic gap of rural communities, and is suitable for communities seeking to generate additional income in their daily economic activities utilizing the cultural, natural and local resources…
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Community Events NWDA Community Outreach The National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA), in an effort to provide improved customer service to its clients in their job seeking efforts, will have a representative at the district libraries to provide: Opportunities to…
