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Cayman-Cuba Flight Returns to Cayman After “Technical Anomaly”
By the Caribbean Journal staff
A Cayman Airways flight headed for Havana experienced a “technical anomaly” on Monday after taking off from Grand Cayman, leading the Captain to return home as a precautionary measure, the carrier said.
Cuba “Will Consider” European Union Proposal For Cooperation Pact
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Cuba’s government “will consider” a new European Union proposal to sign a cooperation agreement with the Caribbean country, the government announced Monday.
US Warns of Threat to Caribbean Airlines Flights From Guyana
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The United States Embassy in Guyana has received “unconfirmed threat information” relating to threats against Caribbean Airlines flights destined for the United states departing this week, including Monday, the Embassy said.
Caribbean Islands Commit to Branson-Led Green Energy Challenge
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Seven countries and territories in the Caribbean have signed on to a regional challenge aimed at transitioning the Caribbean to green energy.
Tessanne Chin, Barrington Levy to Headline St Lucia Jazz Festival
By the Caribbean Journal staff
“The Voice” winner Tessanne Chin and reggae star Barrington Levy will be headlining this year’s edition of the St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival.
Norwegian Getaway Begins First Voyage Out of Miami
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round at PortMiami, has officially arrived in Miami and begun its first voyage.
Jamaica to Receive $80 Million IDB Loan for 'Fiscal Sustainability'
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Jamaica will be receiving an $80 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank aimed at improving the “effectiveness and efficiency” of the country’s tax system.
Brutal murder of eight year-old Jamaican girl draws condemnation
Caribbean 360
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Youth Affairs Minister Lisa Hanna has condemned the brutal murder of an eight-year-old primary school girl on Monday reminding the country that the care, protection and wellbeing of children remain the responsibility of everyone.
'Bunny Rugs' of Third World is dead
Jamaica Observer
KINGSTON, Jamaica --William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke former lead singer of the popular band Third World has died in a Miami hospital.
UN: Foreign Investment in Caribbean Tax Haven Dwarfs India and Brazil
By International Business Times
More foreign investment was pumped into the British Virgin Islands, a tax haven in the Caribbean, than some of the world's largest developing economies during 2013.