The Editor Speaks: HARDtalk for Premier in London but no potshots here in Cayman
It struck me as very strange that Cayman’s Premier, Alden McLaughlin won’t participate in anymore press briefings in his own country but is willing to appear on the BBC television programme “HARDtalk” that takes no prisoners. I well remember an…
SteppingStones proudly sponsored the CFA Cayman Islands Society Conference
SteppingStones proudly sponsored the CFA Cayman Islands Society Conference last Thursday (23) at George Town Yacht Club and picked up some excellent tips for potential CFA candidates: Tips: 1. Prepare, you should ensure that you dedicate at least 300 hours…
American tourist killed after being hit by jet ski [in Jamaica]
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday January 29, 2014, CMC – Police are searching for those responsible for the death of an American national, Tomas Torres Castillo, who died after being hit by a jet ski on Tuesday. Police in the…
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Death of police officer – RCIPS Commissioner instructs independent review (RCIPS) Following a directive from Police Commissioner David Baines that an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the arrest, and the subsequent death, of Police Constable Raphael Williams should take…
Canada-CARICOM trade talks shrouded in doubt
In their present economic circumstances, CARICOM countries need a continuing and structured relationship with Canada that governs trade and investment says Sir Ronald Sanders. By Sir Ronald Sanders BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday January 30, 2014 – Negotiations on a trade agreement…
Former St Lucia prime minister feels betrayed
From Caribbean360 CASTRIES, St.Lucia, CMC – Ousted opposition leader, Stephenson King, says he feels betrayed but nevertheless humbled and inspired by the level of support from the public. On Thursday (23), one day after he was voted out of office…
Cayman Enterprise City hits major milestone of 100 Companies in the Zone
CEC assesses the special economic zone’s impact on Cayman’s economy after a very successful year Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Cayman Enterprise City (“CEC”), The Cayman Islands’ award-winning knowledge-based special economic zone, has hit a major milestone by signing up…
How many different airplanes have you flown?
From Flight Training Blog Jean Moule last wrote about flying in the Cascades for the Flight Training blog. She is an emerita faculty member of Oregon State University, and a published writer and artist. Visit her website (http://www.jeanmoule.com/).—Ed. As we…
New York Times Travel Show to Host Travel Industry Trade Day
The 2014 New York Times Travel Show to Host Travel Industry Trade Day on February 28 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE The New York Times Travel Show will host a Trade Day for industry professionals…
OECS continues to grapple with low economic growth, high debt
From Caribbean360 Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Sir Dwight Venner said that economic and financial developments in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) continue to be shaped by the global economic environment which is still uncertain BASSETERRE,…
