comments feedBy Miriam Karmali, Freedom United Law & policyBorder law leads to 53 dead in Texas tragedyAt least 53 migrants died this week attempting to cross the U.S. Mexico border in a sealed truck. Human trafficking rhetoric continues to be used by governments to deflect responsibility for political choices that cause these tragedies. Freedom United is urgently […]
Common drugs and supplements that can cause or worsen heart failure
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From Caribbean360 COLORADO, United States, Tuesday July 19, 2016 – Some widely used over-the-counter medications could actually be doing patients with heart problems more harm than good. In fact, some common drugs and supplements can cause or worsen heart failure, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The warning is contained in the AHA’s first […]
Caribbean on high alert as bird flu wreaks havoc on poultry farms in North America
July 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
From CARIBBEAN360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday July 28, 2015 – Veterinary officers and stakeholders in the poultry sector in the Caribbean are on high alert and stepping up their preparedness to protect the industry as the deadly H5N1 virus – commonly referred to as bird flu – wreaks havoc on farms in North America, the region’s […]
More photos from Caribbean Plant Health Directors’ (CPHD) Forum
August 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Plant Health directors from 34 countries and territories in the Caribbean along with delegates from regional and international organisations, government entities and universities were in Grand Cayman on Tuesday July 29th at The Marriot Hotel to kick off the 7th Caribbean Plant Health Directors Meeting. The CPHD Forum was held over four days to address […]
SSA: World Bank sells first catastrophe bond
July 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From IFR Asia The World Bank has announced its first catastrophe bond for the Caribbean. The $30m cat bond will be linked to earthquake and tropical cyclone risk in 16 Caribbean countries. The new issue will mature June 2017 and pays a coupon of 6.30% over six-month Libor, with a 6.50% floor. With the new […]
Cayman painter announces new art exhibition
June 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cayman painter Gordon J. Solomon opens his new art exhibition called “DUS” on Tuesday July 1st at Full of Beans Café, Pasadora Place, Smith Road, George Town, Grand Cayman at 6pm. So come out and enjoy complimentary canapés and wine but don’t forget to purchase an original CJS painting. The show runs from July1st until […]
