American actor Christian Oliver has been identified as one of the victims who died tragically alongside his two daughters, ages 10 and 12, as their plane nose-dived and crashed into the waters off of a small Caribbean island. Christian Klepser, 51, who went by the stage name Christian Oliver, was …
Read More »Shared Responsibility: Eradicating Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean
6.5% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean suffers from hunger, or 43.2 million people. Credit: FAO Opinion by Mario Lubetkin (santiago) Friday, November 10, 2023 Inter Press Service SANTIAGO, Nov 10 (IPS) – Mario Lubetkin is FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the …
Read More »Wagner warlord, Yevgeny Prigozhin is ‘alive and well on Caribbean island in Venezuela’ after cheating death in plane crash
‘’Wagner warlord, Yevgeny Prigozhin cheated death when his plane crashed near Moscow and is now hiding in Venezuela,” a Russian political analyst has claimed. He is ‘alive and well’ on the Caribbean paradise island of Margarita, according to Dr Valery Solovey, who also claims Vladimir Putin is terminally …
Read More »UN Weather Agency calls for Robust Early Warning Systems as Latin America and the Caribbean Brace for More Extreme Weather Events
Aerial view of the town of Soufriere in the south of Saint Lucia. Sea level rise is threatening coastal areas of small island developing states (SIDS) in the Caribbean. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS by Alison Kentish (soufriere, saint lucia) Friday, July 07, 2023 Inter Press Service SOUFRIERE, SAINT LUCIA, Jul 07 (IPS) …
Read More »From snorkelling to surfing: nine must-try Caribbean beach and water activities
When you think of the Caribbean, the first things that come to mind are most likely turquoise waters, relaxed vibes and swaying palm trees. But there’s a lot more to a trip to this part of the world than lazing around on a sunlounger, taking in the views and sipping …
Read More »Nightlife, loveseats and beautiful beaches: why the Caribbean makes for the perfect romantic holiday
With its white-sand beaches and sparkling turquoise seas framed by palm trees, lush greenery and soaring mountains, there could hardly be a more romantic destination than the Caribbean. Whether you want to snorkel with spectacular sea life, indulge in a moonlit dinner á deux, have your cares massaged away or …
Read More »Waterfalls, history and the world’s first underwater sculpture park: seven exciting things to do in the Caribbean
Vibrant, culturally rich and visually stunning – the islands of the Caribbean are like nowhere else on Earth. From cocktails to coral reefs, hiking to heritage, they offer something for all tastes and tempos. Here are seven unmissable highlights of the Caribbean. Enjoy sunset cocktails on the white sand beaches …
Read More »From Pig Beach to Dunn’s River Falls: 10 must-visit Caribbean destinations – in pictures
Dunn’s River Falls, Jamaica Jamaica’s biggest tourist attraction, drawing in millions of visitors each year, Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios are truly unique. A series of rock pools and cascades that tumble in stages 600 feet down to the sea, bordered by lush, green vegetation, they can be climbed …
Read More »Pirates of the Caribbean star, Sergio Calderón dies at 77
Legendary Mexican actor, Sergio Calderón has died at the age of 77. The star, known for his work in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Men In Black – passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 31. His family revealed that Calderón died in hospital from …
Read More »A Caribbean Writer Fights Gender-Based Violence with Lit, Protests
by SWAN – Southern World Arts News (paris) Wednesday, March 08, 2023 Inter Press Service PARIS, Mar 08 (IPS) – For the past six years, Jamaican writer and scholar Opal Palmer Adisa has been one of the voices crying out against the prevalence of gender-based violence in the Caribbean and elsewhere. …
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