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Cloud computing—obtaining computer hardware and software resources through the Internet—is touted as a great way for small businesses to improve their processes and efficiency. But is it right for your small business? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions ...

By Tony Mbugguss Pride Contributing Writer It started as a university thesis project for Masani Montague and the Upfront Theater productions for entertainment and fun; years later Rastafest is drawing crowds in the thousands. Rastafest is a multi-disciplined festival showcasing ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC— The London-based Privy Council has granted leave to convicted hijacker Stephen Fray, to appeal his 83-year jail term for the attempted hijacking of a Canadian aircraft in the western city of Montego Bay in 2009. Fray’s legal ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC— Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has described as “unfortunate” the decision of former prime minister Patrick Manning not to accept the country’s highest national award. Prime Minister Persad Bissessar said, last week Thursday, that she ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC— The Jamaica government has announced a reduction in bus fares for senior citizens in the face of mounting criticism of an earlier decision to increase fares across the board from Sunday. A statement from the Ministry of ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC— Police have launched a manhunt for an armed assailant who shot and killed a 51-year-old public servant and his 29-year-old son, at their home on Thursday night. Police said that Devanand Gokool and his son, ...

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC— Antigua and Barbuda is hoping that China will provide US$18 million towards the expansion of the Five Islands Secondary School to the University College Antigua. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who is on an official visit to ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC— Guyana has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a project aimed at mainstreaming biodiversity practices in the country’s gold mining sector. The US$803,653 agreement is a three-year project funded by the Global ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC— The Office of the President is investigating an incident in which the email account of a high level member of staff has been hacked. This has resulted in emails being sent to several people, including ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC— Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has instructed that action be taken to help schools cope as the dry spell continues to affect the country. With the countdown now on to the start of the new academic year, a ...