OPINION: The cyclepath to the male socialist sociopaths in Saint Vincent and similar Caribbean islands
By Jolly Green Combine irresponsibility, impulsivity, and a need for instant gratification, and it’s not surprising that sociopaths get involved in risky behavior. They tend to have little concern for the safety of others or for themselves. This means that…
Saint Vincent says ‘No’ to recreational marijuana, will explore medical industry
From teleSUR The Caribbean country is exploring the possibilities to use local expertise in the medical marijuana industry but rejects its recreational use. The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines government says they are considering the legalization of cannabis for medicinal…
OPINION: As Saint Vincent moves from pluralist democracy towards dynastical autocracy
By Jolly Green It has become obvious in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that under the regime of Ralph Gonsalves pluralism is a dirty word which he has fought hard to destroy. He has fought hard to exclude the opposition…
Paul Manafort & Richard Gates’ Caribbean link
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Tues. Oct. 31, 2017: The Caribbean island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines received some unwelcome spotlight Monday as Paul Manafort, Jr., Donald Trump’s former election campaign chair, and his business partner Richard Gates,…
Church sold Jerusalem neighborhood in 2012 for $3 million — report [Cayman Islands company]
By TOI STAFF From The Times of Israel Greek Orthodox Patriarchate said to have relinquished Givat Oranim to private companies registered in offshore tax havens The Greek Orthodox Church reportedly sold a Jerusalem neighborhood five years ago to an investment…
CIECA 2017 investment delegation visits allies in the Caribbean
By Agencies From Taiwan News In order to strengthen cooperation with the Caribbean region, the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) organized the “2017 Investment Delegation to allies in the Caribbean”, with the objective of conducting a survey of development…
Golden opportunity for investment in the sweet potato value chain – a new investment guide for CARIFORUM countries
Compiled by Adelle Roopchand, CTA (ACP-EU) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 27 2017 – Agriculture is often perceived as a risky sector for investors and banks are generally reluctant to lend to farmers due to their lack of understanding of…
World Bank Supports Human Capital and Agribusiness in the Eastern Caribbean
World Bank approved today a total of US$19 million for two OECS projects WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today two important projects totaling US$19 million for the Eastern Caribbean countries of Saint…
Peter Binose: Whilst the Caribbean politicians get fat Venezuelan children starve
By Peter Binose In the Caribbean just look at the suits and hear the fabric groan under the weight and volume of the fat Caribbean pigs that pretend to be men. Large numbers of citizens want to oust President Nicolas…
Peter Binose: Argyle Airport in Crisis ll
By Peter Binose Now a broken Argyle cannot hide its secrets any more here is some more information. It is now well established that the airport has so many obvious problems and perhaps latent problems too that it will be…