Janette Marie Stowell

Published 6:30 am Sunday, June 8, 2025 “She lived, she laughed, she loved, she left…and the world will never be the same.” Jan Stowell 1959-2025 Janette Marie Stowell, cherished wife, sister, daughter, sister-in-law and friend extraordinaire, died...

Probiotics could help save caribbean coral reefs from extinction

(Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History / Frontiers in Marine Science via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Probiotics could save the Caribbean's at-risk coral, suggests new research. Probiotics slow the spread of a deadly disease decimating iconic...

Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy in Buildings Project launched

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission joined Grenada, St Lucia and Guyana, the World Bank and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) for the kickoff meeting to formally launch the...

From Capitol Hill to the Caribbean, former communications exec carries the flag for equality

Diana Ross Announced as Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

Diana Ross, the “queen of Motown Records” whose talent as lead vocalist for The Supremes catapulted her to stardom in the 1960s, will serve as godmother to Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the second ship in the line’s pioneering Icon class....

Kent-born actor Orlando Bloom wants to 'get the band back together' for Pirates Of The Caribbean

Actor Orlando Bloom has said he thinks it would be "great to get the band back together" for a new Pirates Of The Caribbean project. The Kent-born actor who plays Will Turner in the Disney film franchise, told ITV's This Morning there is a chance...

Archaeology breakthrough as over 100 structures linked to ancient South American culture discovered

Archaeologists have uncovered over 100 previously unknown structures at a centuries-old archaeological complex in Peru's Río Abiseo National Park. The discovery fundamentally reinterprets the Gran Pajatén, one of the most iconic remnants of the...

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean launches first doctoral degrees

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) has launched two doctoral degrees, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP). Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr hailed the...

St. Maarten well represented at successful Taste World Fest: Caribbean Edition 2025

This past weekend, the vibrant edition of Taste World Fest: Caribbean Edition 2025 took place at Prinsenpark in Rotterdam. On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, thousands of visitors enjoyed a colorful mix of Caribbean flavors, music, and...

Record-breaking piles of sargassum seaweed wash up on Caribbean beaches, with more on the way

Millions of tons of seaweed have washed up on Caribbean beaches in recent weeks — and as the mass begins to decay, the stench has smothered wildlife and even forced schools to shut temporarily. A record-breaking 39 million tons (37.5 million...

Blazing reggae party showcases Brand Jamaica in NY

It was the mother of all recent New York City reggae parties. Last week was Caribbean Week in New York, a time of the year when the spotlight is placed on Caribbean travel. Scores of regional executives were in town to promote their respective...

Stonebwoy: The African Artist championing Afro-Caribbean music

Stonebwoy, the Ghanaian dancehall artiste, has been making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of African and Caribbean sounds. He has been credited as a leading figure in championing Afro-Caribbean music, creating beautiful tracks...

Commissioner appointed head of Caribbean police organisation

Created: Jun 05, 2025 02:15 PM Top hat: Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) The Commissioner of Police has been appointed the new head of an organisation of top Caribbean police officers. Darrin Simons was...

Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy in Buildings Project launched; unites sustainable energy and pooled procurement for a greener OECS ​

OECS MEDIA RELEASE The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission joined Grenada, Saint Lucia and Guyana, the World Bank and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) for the kickoff meeting to...

Alaskan Port Cancelled for Multiple Royal Caribbean Cruises

An Alaskan cruise can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for travelers and is certainly a bucket-list sailing even for experienced guests. Thousands of guests booked to visit the Last Frontier in 2026, however, are now learning that they won’t be...

Orlando Bloom wants to ‘get the band back together’ for Pirates Of The Caribbean

Does This Clip Show Mexico’s President STOKING The LA Riots In Response To US Policy? (VIDEO)

Mexico piggybacks on the US economy, with almost 5% of their economy coming from American remittances. This latest GOP policy is gonna clobber that cash cow… and she’s pushing back. Despite this impact, the reduction in the tax rate from 5% to...

Caught in flux: how geopolitics and climate change are forcing re/insurers to rethink risk

The intricate web of economic and environmental challenges facing the world today is unprecedented, yet there has never been a better time for re/insurers to recalibrate their approach to risk. Adam Carrier, head of consulting for crisis...

Caribbean Airlines Removes Ad Featuring Incomplete Map of Guyana

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP UPDATE FROM CARIBBEAN AIRLINES Piarco, Trinidad, June 3, 2025 – Caribbean Airlines advises that a recent advertisement published in its magazine featuring an incomplete map of Guyana has been removed from...

Royal Caribbean ship begins first cruises to the Mexican Riviera

Royal Caribbean's biggest ship to sail from Los Angeles has begun its first-ever cruises to the Mexican Riviera. Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum Class ship launched in 2016, arrived in California last week. After a short 3-night media cruise, she...