Caribbean

Caribbean Nations Urge Obama To End Cuba Embargo

BBC NEWS | Posted 12.08.2008 | World


The leaders of 14 Caribbean nations have called on US President-elect Barak Obama to lift the decades-old American trade embargo against Cuba. The ...

Obama's New Power Troika Faces Crises Old and New

William Bradley | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics


William Bradley

It may well be that General Jones, in what is frequently the geopolitical catbird seat as Obama's National Security Advisor, will emerge as the most influential figure of the new national security power troika.

Happy Thanksgiving, Mr. President-Elect!

William Bradley | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics


William Bradley

For Obama, the Mumbai attacks mean that we are on the verge of another major geopolitical crisis, with enormous implications for our already deeply troubled programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

BIG BUSINESS IN THE CARIBBEAN- ILLEGAL SAND MINING

Stefanie Michaels | Posted 10.31.2008 | Green


Stefanie Michaels

The Caribbean, known for its crystal blue waters, powdery sand beaches with colors ranging from coco to pink and all the shades in between, is a haven...

Right-Wing Extremists Unmoved by Devastation in Cuba

Joe Garcia | Posted 09.11.2008 | Politics


Joe Garcia

The greatest impediment to the wellbeing of the Cuban people is the Cuban government itself. But this fact does not give us license to throw our hands in the air and not offer our help.

Beyond Chachkas: Indigenous Crafts Plus Northern Design Equals Success

Julia Moulden | Posted 09.06.2008 | Living


Julia Moulden

Hands up if you've ever bought a handicraft while traveling, only to have it end up collecting dust in some closet at home. Thought so. We've all ...

Richard Branson Plans Caribbean Eco-Resort

Posted 07.03.2008 | Green


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Move Over, Caymans: World's Top Tax Havens

ABC News | LIZ MOYER AND TATYANA SHUMSKY | Posted 04.02.2008 | Business


When people think of tax havens, they usually picture the Swiss Alps or Caribbean islands. But traditional venues like Switzerland, the duchies of Li...

Will Your Vacation Destroy Your Destination?

Alison Stein Wellner | Posted 02.25.2008 | Living


Alison Stein Wellner

There is a battle brewing in the Bahamas, involving all the Commonwealth's veins of lifeblood: its natural beauty, its economy, its people, and of cou...