Moonen introduces Caribbean line of yachts
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has introduced the new Caribbean series of motoryachts. The Caribbean range combines classic looks with lots of extras that guarantee a high resale value. There are six models available: the 85’ Mariana, the 100’ Montserrat,…
The Russian Prime Minister’s office is decked out with surprisingly old-school technology
By Hunter Walker From Business Insider Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev gave the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda a tour of his office and showed off some of his stuff including some surprisingly old school electronics, his direct line to President Vladimir…
Ranking Caribbean countries on broadband penetration and cell phones
By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has the highest broadband penetration of any country in the Caribbean, according to a new study from the Inter-American Development Bank. The IDB’s DigiLAC index compared regional countries by using 37 indicators chosen on…
OPINION: Financial crisis crossed out
By Samuel Rosenberg From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean has been through difficult economic times, but some experts suggest that the recession is over and we are emerging on the other side. Does your own bank account balance reflect…
Cuban migrants in Cayman in police custody after disturbance
Cayman Government Press Release GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Four Cuban migrants are in police custody following incidents at the Immigration Detention Centre. One of the migrants jumped the fence and was captured by Prison Staff after a foot chase…
Bermuda premier resigns
From Caribbean News Now HAMILTON, Bermuda — Craig Cannonier resigned as premier of Bermuda on Monday after a long-standing political controversy finally came to a head over the weekend. Deputy Premier Michael Dunkley was sworn in as the new premier…
NHDT Housing – Tenants Meeting – West Bay Tonight (Thu 22)/Steel Band Comp Tonight (Thu 22)
WHO: NHDT Officials & others: West Bay Affordable Housing Tenants Minister Hon. D. Kurt Tibbetts – Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure (PLAH&I) Chief Officer Alan Jones DCO Leyda Nicholson-Makasare Chairman George Anthony Powell & NHDT Board…
Tower focuses on local consumer with research survey
GRAND CAYMAN (21 May 2014) – Next month Tower, Cayman’s leading marketing communications firm, will be conducting their 11th edition of their Consumer Market Research Survey, which is the only local market research tool that is truly representative of the…
The Editor Speaks: Is it custom for Customs to make life hard for customers?
My answer to the above question is “Yes”. It seems to me if customs departments around the world can make their tariffs as confusing as possible they will. The more confusing and frustrating for customers usually means they can arbitral…
