6 religious sites around the world you need to see
From the UK to Turkey, there are certain religious sites around the world that will take your breath away—and not simply because they’re tourist traps. These places have a deep spiritual meaning for people of all backgrounds and religions, making…
Chocolate companies accused of forced child labor; honor based abuse cases; mass arrests of migrants
From Freedom United Child slavery Nestle, Mars and Hershey sued over forced child labor Eight Malians who allege being trafficked as children to Côte d’Ivoire to work on cocoa plantations have brought a new lawsuit against seven of the world’s…
Mali conflict: Macron says 33 ‘terrorists’ killed by French troops
From BBC French forces have killed 33 militants in an operation in Mali, according to President Emmanuel Macron. Mr Macron made the announcement on a visit to Ivory Coast, where he reiterated France’s commitment to fighting jihadists in the region….
Ebola preparedness in Cayman Islands Update
Although there are no current reported cases here in the Cayman Islands, local medical personnel and government officials are continuing preparations for the unlikely event of an Ebola (EVD) patient requiring care. In preparation for any threat of Ebola, a…
UPDATED: 3rd Airline crash in 1 week:
3rd Airline crash in 1 week: Algeria airliner feared crashed on flight from Burkina Faso/ Taiwan plane crash toll reaches 48 UPDATE: Air Algerie AH5017: ‘No survivors’ from crash in Mali From BBC There are no survivors from the Air Algerie…
Increasingly popular shea butter comes from some of the world’s poorest communities
From Business Insider The fruit of the shea tree has long been considered sacred by many in Western Africa because of its myriad health benefits. But now growing demand among Western consumers for the fruit, known as “women’s gold” by…
Sailing for Solar: Bringing workshops to Caribbean communities
From indiegogo Help us empower coastal Caribbean communities. The solar sailboat will provide workshops & materials for PV modules, solar cookers & phone chargers. Short Summary I am Dr. Richard Komp, a solar scientist, and I have worked since 1977…