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Giant grasses for combatting Climate Change

The Bamboo Solution By Mike Jarrett ne of the ‘perks’ of political independence for previous colonies was the opportunity to determine what images would adorn the new currency and postage stamps. The

Regeneration lab in Barbados turning sand quarry into food forest

Regeneration lab in Barbados turning a sand quarry into a food forest 2020 April 2: By removing large tracts of vegetation, humankind disrupted processes; induced erosion; and, exposed ground- and sur

The port – a functioning member of the community

As a functioning member of the community Seaports should make Climate Change a priority concern orts, unless singularly located on an island, will butt on at least one community. And often because of

Give Climate Change priority status

Responsibilities of corporate citizens orts, unless singularly located on an island, will butt on at least one community. And often because of the sheer size of its footprint, will find more than one

Digitization of Latin American, Caribbean Ports for Increased Competitiveness

Digitization of Latin American and Caribbean Ports for Increased Competitiveness By Jorge Duran * 2019, November 1: According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)1, over 90% of world trade

MANAGEMENT: Cruise ships don’t have hospitals

Cruise ships don’t have hospitals 2021, N0vember 1: Despite the luxurious splendour and opulence, most cruise ships do not have hospitals on board and are therefore not as equipped as might be expecte

Port Royal – potential as Caribbean’s most famous destination

Port Royal's potential as the Caribbean’s most famous cruise destination By Mike Jarrett Port Royal was once the most famous city in the Western hemisphere. And, by the late 17th Century it had become

‘ASYCUDA WORLD’ STILL CHALLENGING

CUSTOMS: ASYCUDA WORLD STILL CHALLENGING 2019, November 1: Upgrading to ASYCUDA World (the latest version of the Automated System for Customs Data developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade a

Port-stimulated development: Jamaica’s Caymanas Special Economic Zone makes sense

Jamaica: Caymanas Special Economic Zone makes sense 2019, November 1: Dubbed ‘the centre-piece’ of Jamaica’s Global Logistics Hub initiative, the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) is best describe

Special Economic Zones: Demand for Kingston space outstrips supply

Demand for Kingston space outstrips supply 2019, November 1: In 1976, four years before the first Special Economic Zones (SEZ) were created in the coastal area of southeastern China, Jamaica’s governm

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