Daily News, Sports, Business, Immigration and Lifestyle Features on North, Central and South America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Blazing West Indies Cricketing All-Rounder Dwayne Bravo – Releases Second Hit Collaboration With Grammy-Award Winning International Superstar Beenie Man

The Costa Concordia, The Caribbean & The Cruise Industry

Jamaican Olympians Dominate 50-M Dash At U.S Open

Obama Tries To Rein In Those Immigrant Votes

Caribbean ‘Gates Of Paradise’

Entertainment

Celebrity favorite Kokosalaki expanding into bridal and jewelry online

In addition to her Kore collection launch at online retailer ASOS, Sophia Kokosalaki...

Splurge or Save: Hot Looks For Cold Weather

Temperatures have been all over the map this winter – up and down every week,...

"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius commits suicide

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Don Cornelius, creator of iconic dance program “Soul...

Bill Murray fires up Letterman’s 30th anniversary show

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Bill Murray was so fired up about David Letterman’s...

Business

Fitch Publishes Updated Rating Criteria for Consumer ABS in Latin America – MarketWatch (press release)

Fitch Publishes Updated Rating Criteria for Consumer ABS in Latin AmericaMarketWatch (press release)SAO PAULO, Feb 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fitch Ratings...

Latin America: Caracas Worst Airport – Latin Business Chronicle

Latin America: Caracas Worst AirportLatin Business ChronicleBY LBC STAFF Business travelers have selected the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas...

SHL Launches Person-Job Match for Latin America Market – PR Newswire (press release)

SHL Launches Person-Job Match for Latin America MarketPR Newswire (press release)1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SHL, the global leader in talent assessment solutions,...

Immigration

Paul: Immigration not solved by barbed wire, guns – Newsday

NewsdayPaul: Immigration not solved by barbed wire, gunsNewsdayClick here Paul: Immigration not solved by barbed wire, guns Originally published: February...

Alabama’s Immigration Law to Cost State Millions in Lost Taxes, Study Says – Fox News

PoliticoAlabama's Immigration Law to Cost State Millions in Lost Taxes, Study SaysFox NewsAlabama employers say Latinos -- including legal immigrants...

Travel and Lifestyle

Air Demand Soars 5.9% in ’11, But IATA Warns of Tough ’12 – Fox Business

CTV.caAir Demand Soars 5.9% in '11, But IATA Warns of Tough '12Fox BusinessMeanwhile, international air travel grew 6.9% in 2011, with particularly...

Sports

Soccer Signs Five To National Letters Of Intent – CUBuffs.com

Soccer Signs Five To National Letters Of IntentCUBuffs.comBOULDER – Jenna Glad, Madison Krauser, Carly...

Four Prep Standouts Set to Join Men’s Soccer in 2012 – RIchmond Spiders Athletic

Four Prep Standouts Set to Join Men's Soccer in 2012RIchmond Spiders Athletic"I believe the...

Blogs

The Costa Concordia, The Caribbean & The Cruise Industry - Jan 31 2012

By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. Jan. 31, 2012: Caribbean Governments, tourist boards and hoteliers are no strangers to the difficulties of dealing with the cruise lines...

Giving Obama The Silent Treatment - Jan 26 2012

By Arthur Piccolo News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Jan. 27, 2012: Why did it take me so long. The solution is so obvious. Sorry I did not get it to you in time for Tuesday’s State of the Union....