Category: ABC Islands Caribbean

Global Migrant Slaves sent $529 billion Home to their Impoverished Families

The volume of money sent by foreign workers to their home countries reached a record-breaking $529 billion last year, and is set to become the main source of external financing for those states in 2019. The amount represents an upsurge of 9.6% against the… Continue Reading “Global Migrant Slaves sent $529 billion Home to their Impoverished Families”

Caribbean Greatest Shapeshifters

Shapeshifting is regarded as one of the greatest superpowers in the DC Comics Universe. Many of the publishing company’s most well-known heroes and villains either possess this power and have used it to infiltrate organizations as spies or as organic weapons. Many shapeshifters combine… Continue Reading “Caribbean Greatest Shapeshifters”

Pedofielen op Hoge Posities en Aanslagen op de eigen Bevolking

Westerse democratieën vertonen kenmerken van een kakistocratie, een bestuursvorm waarbij het besturen wordt gedaan door de slechtste, minst geschikte of gewetenloze burgers. Dat stelt wetenschapper Tjeerd Andringa van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Dit blijkt onder meer uit het feit dat inlichtingendiensten nauwe banden onderhouden met… Continue Reading “Pedofielen op Hoge Posities en Aanslagen op de eigen Bevolking”

World’s Money flowing in the Wrong Direction

A new report shows that funding for polluting industries far outstrips support for climate change mitigation. Top banks are funding two of the world’s most polluting industries far more aggressively than governments are funding solutions. Sp, funding of fossil fuels eclipses climate finance. Banks… Continue Reading “World’s Money flowing in the Wrong Direction”

World Water Shortages could affect half of the Global Population over the next 20 Years

The United Nations reported that about half the world’s population could be affected by severe water shortages in the next 20 years due to a number of increasing global development factors. In its World Water Development Report, UN researchers said shortages could directly impact… Continue Reading “World Water Shortages could affect half of the Global Population over the next 20 Years”

Immortal Jellyfish & the Secret to Cheating Death

What most of us would recognize as a jellyfish – the otherworldly, gelatinous aquatic animals renowned for their sting-filled tentacles – is actually just the final stage of these animals’ life cycle. At least, it usually is, but not all jellyfish play by the… Continue Reading “Immortal Jellyfish & the Secret to Cheating Death”

Florida to unleash an Army of Crabs to help save Coral Reefs

In recent decades, pollution, diseases, and other human enhanced threats have wiped out half of the world’s corals and 90% of those in Florida. Also invasive species such as the Lion-fish have decimated wildlife population living in these coral reefs. And this past summer,… Continue Reading “Florida to unleash an Army of Crabs to help save Coral Reefs”

Difference between Cannabis Indica versus Sativa

Indica and Sativa are the two main types of marijuana plants. Sativa (Cannabis sativa) is often said to be energizing, while Indica (Cannabis indica) is relaxing, but the reality is not that simple. The chemical makeup of both species can vary widely, and a… Continue Reading “Difference between Cannabis Indica versus Sativa”

Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean

Ask the average person what the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas call to mind, and you’ll get a familiar formula each time: Glassy waters that wow in shades of turquoise. Tropical palms swaying over talcum beaches. Poolside Piña Coladas. And, of course, dreamy resorts… Continue Reading “Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean”

African Nations struggling against forced Green Transition without proper Funding

Several developing countries have made it clear that they will not be able to undergo a green transition without the help of stronger economies. International agencies have repeatedly echoed the need for greater financing in the world’s poorer countries to develop global renewable energy… Continue Reading “African Nations struggling against forced Green Transition without proper Funding”

Curacao History and Future

Curaçao, island in the Caribbean Sea and a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is situated some 37 miles (60 km) north of the coast of Venezuela. Although physiographically part of the South American continental shelf, Curaçao and neighbouring islands off the… Continue Reading “Curacao History and Future”

Windmolenpark op de Noordzee

Met een ramp in wording drukt het kabinet het plan door, zonder de gevolgen te onderzoeken? Het gaat dus gebeuren: een gigantisch windmolenpark op onze Noordzee. Ondanks alle bezwaren, die uit allerlei hoeken komen en op heel wat te verwachten problemen wijzen, zet men… Continue Reading “Windmolenpark op de Noordzee”

Challenges and Triumphs in Underwater Archaeology

Digging the Deep Blue, where archaeology, the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains, has greatly evolved over time, providing a window onto the historic development of civilizations. From its crude beginnings to… Continue Reading “Challenges and Triumphs in Underwater Archaeology”