The Editor Speaks: It will be interesting to see CIG’s announcement of CNCF appointees
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) will no longer be able to appoint its own board of directors. A new law will take effect on September 1st 2013 that will give more control directly to the Cayman Islands Government (CIG)….
Consolidated Water provides growth and dividends
By Josh Arnold From Seeking Alpha Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in CWCO over the next 72 hours. (More…) Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) operates seawater desalination plants and water…
Government says sex education is provided in their schools but is not compulsory
In response to the petition started by 17 year old Madeleine Rowell for more comprehensive, age appropriate sex education across the country’s schools the Ministry of Education has sent out the following press release: We thank and commend Madeleine Rowell…
Public Service film being made in Cayman about lionfish
James V. “Jim” Hart is working on a public service announcement filmed in the Cayman Islands to alert the public about the threat lionfish fish pose. Hart was born 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas and is an American screenwriter and…
Foreign Affairs Minister responds to threat against Bahamas Consulate in Miami
From Bahamaislandsinfo The Bahamas Consul General in Miami was informed today by the United States Diplomatic Protection Service of a specific threat by a specific individual on Facebook against the Consulate in Miami which has necessitated additional layers of security…
Director of Tourism Ralph Higgs supports Canada/T&C integration
From T&C Sun The deep trade and investment linkages that at least one Canadian Member of Parliament is trying to establish between the Turks and Caicos Islands and Canada have found a friend in a prominent member of the TCI…
Interactive graphic shows history of Notting Hill Carnival
By Sarah Shaffi From London24 From humble beginnings in the 1960s when it was a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their culture, the Notting Hill Carnival is now the largest street festival in Europe. The two-day event takes place…
Who needs a Cayman account when you’ve got Bitcoin?
By Kelsey Snell From Politico Who needs a Cayman account when you’ve got Bitcoin? The US has been leading a global movement to crack down on tax evasion but as our own Lauren French reports, they may not be keeping…
Caribbean broadcast execs for five-day meeting in Guyana
From Trinidad Express Newspapers The 44th Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union takes place in Guyana on August 19 to 23. Scores of broadcast executives, industry partners and media specialists are expected to meet for five days at…
John Watling’s Buena Vista rum wins Gold for The Bahamas
From Bahama islandsinfo NASSAU, Bahamas — John Watling’s Distillery, Ltd. located at the Buena Vista Estate is honoured to announce that its super-premium JOHN WATLING’S Buena Vista rum, the “Spirit of The Bahamas”, has been awarded a Gold Medal at…
