Casinos could make Bermuda more ‘exciting’ says tourism minister
From Caribbean360 Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said the One Bermuda Alliance government plans to legalise gaming were a “gargantuan” step that would redefine Bermuda and help the island rebrand and reposition itself in the tourism market. HAMILTON, Bermuda, Wednesday February…
Nuns get partial win in US Supreme Court contraception fight
From The Daily Herald WASHINGTON–The U.S. Supreme Court said last month that, while litigation continues, an order of Roman Catholic nuns need not comply with a part of President Barack Obama’s healthcare law requiring employers to provide insurance that covers…
T&T coach settles lawsuit and players threaten court action
Latapy settles $5m lawsuit with TTFA From Soca Warriors Former national football coach Russell Latapy has withdrawn a lawsuit against the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) for more than $5 million in compensation after both parties arrived at an…
David Beckham ‘living a dream’ with MLS franchise in Miami
From BBC Former England captain David Beckham said he is “living a dream” as he outlined his plans for a new Miami-based Major League Soccer franchise. The 38-year-old, who retired as a player last May, wants to recruit some of…
US addressed “significant threats” in the Caribbean last year
From Caribbean360 CBP officers and agents in the region seized narcotics with an estimated value of $320 million and about $3.5 million in unreported currency in fiscal 2013. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Tuesday February 4, 2014, CMC – The United…
Finance minister stands by Goldman Sachs deal
by Andreas Jakobsen From the Copenhagen post Government confident in selling DONG shares to highest bidder Goldman Sachs despite tax haven concerns Finance Minister Bjarne Corydon (S) remains confident that Goldman Sachs will pay taxes according to international tax regulations…
300 Bahamian children join forces for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
From Bahama islands info Trike-A-Thon Bahamas NASSAU, Bahamas — Kids of all ages brought out their riding toys last Friday at the Sandals Foundation sponsored Trike-A-Thon Bahamas in aid of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The young participants, who…
Obama hints at deal for undocumented Caribbean immigrants
From Caribbean360 The US president called for immigration reform that would allow immigrants without legal status, including Caribbean nationals, to apply for temporary legal status and eventually citizenship. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Monday February 3, 2014, CMC – US President…
US Government punishes 11-year-old girl for selling cupcakes without permission
From Information Liberation No freedom is too innocent to be crushed by the police state. TROY, IL — An 11-year-old entrepreneur recently learned a lesson about the economics of living in a police state when her home-based cupcake business was…
American Airlines merger finalized
From Travel Daily US Airways to join oneworld in March American Airlines Group has been formed American Airlines and US Airways have legally completed their merger, with the latter to slowly dissolve during the next few years. The merger has…
