Newsline Health (February 25)

Newsline Health (February 25)

A group of investors from Europe and the French Caribbean have been exploring the possibility of providing medical evacuation services to the English speaking Caribbean. The initiative is being spearheaded by president of the Guadeloupe-based Caribbean Aviation Centre for Excellence, Lucien Plaisance. He told (CMC) he received positive feedback from...

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Newsline Entertainment (March 1)

Newsline Entertainment (March 1)

It’s Carnival weekend! The weekend officially began in Trinidad early Friday morning with the re-enactment of the Canboulay riots of 1881. Tonight is the big night with the International Soca Monarch competition. Eight finalists will vie for the title of Groovy Soca Monarch, and another eight will compete for the...

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Newsline Business (February 20)

Newsline Business (February 20)

Jamaica’s Central Government debt increased by $2.3 million between March the December last year. The Fiscal Policy Paper tabled in parliament recently says this increase was due to a rise in external debt stock, caused by the depreciation of the Jamaican dollar. Meanwhile Jamaica’s entertainment sector contributed 71 billion dollars...

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Newsline Health (February 18)

Newsline Health (February 18)

A new report from the Pan American Health Organisation says non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death in the Americas. *** The Bahamas has launched a campaign to protect its citizens against Dengue Fever. *** As mental health illness gains more recognition around the region, Guyana’s Department of Health...

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Newsline Business (February 13)

Newsline Business (February 13)

The Canadian Market registered the strongest performance in regional tourism in 2018. The Caribbean Tourism Organsation says it recorded 3.9 million visitors from Canada. Acting Director of Research, Ryan Skeete says this was due mainly to the country’s strong economic performance and increased seat capacity to the region. *** Now...

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Newsline Entertainment (February 15)

Newsline Entertainment (February 15)

Sixteen artistes will do battle in Trinidad, in the International Soca Competition March 1st  Eight performers were chosen last weekend to compete in the Groovy International Soca Monarch and the Power International Soca Monarch. One of the most popular tunes, Run with It, by Grenadian Mr Killa, prompted a warning...

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Newsline Health (February 11)

Newsline Health (February 11)

Reproductive health specialists in Belize are reporting progress in their efforts to reduce the cases of cervical cancer. This is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting women across the Caribbean. For the past 15 years the Belize Family Life Association has been offering an advanced screening for...

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Caribbean Fan TV-England in Windies series: Bring back the cricket culture

Caribbean Fan TV-England in Windies series: Bring back the cricket culture

Caribbean Fan TV host Kwame spoke to Victor, he’s a #superfan of cricket and certainly has a passion for the game (and commentating). He shared his thoughts on the west indian culture missing from cricket and what he would like to see. #caribbeanfans #cricketinthecaribbean #Day2 #windies #england #kensingtonoval #barbados #cmc

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