Cayman Islands Cadets Corps recruiting young – and old!
Young people aged 11 to 19 years have until 17 September 2016 to enlist in the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps for the new school year. The free youth development programme focusses on discipline, citizenship, education and other positive activities. Subjects…
Tesla’s Autopilot feature saved a man’s life by driving him to the hospital
By Yoni Heisler From BGR Over the past few weeks, there has been quite a bit of discussion surrounding whether or not the risks associated with Tesla’s Autopilot software, in its current incarnation, outweigh the benefits it provides. The debate…
Best luxury hotels in world
The 10 best luxury hotels in the world, according to travelers By Brittany Kriegstein From Business Insider It’s no secret that hotels can make or break a vacation. From cleanliness, to amenities, to fluffy pillows and welcoming staff, hotels are…
CDB teams up with IDB for regional dialogue on environment
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently shared some of the lessons learned from its work in promoting environmental sustainability outcomes with participants at a Regional Policy Dialogue on Environmental Compliance and Licensing for countries in the Caribbean Region. It was…
You’re storing fruits and veggies all wrong — here’s where you should keep them instead
By Lydia Ramsey If you’ve ever been surprised to see your just-bought produce rot away faster than you’d hoped, take note: you could be putting the wrong fruits and veggies together. Many fruits produce a barely detectable chemical called ethylene as…
Top IPO Banker: We have ‘a pretty broad swath of deals ready for launch’
By Portia Crowe From Business Insider It’s been a slow year for the initial public offering, or IPO, market — but things could start to really pick up soon. That’s what JPMorgan’s global head of equity capital markets, Liz Myers, expects….
Clinton’s Foundation won’t take corporate, foreign donations if elected
Hillary Clinton’s family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end to its annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting regardless of the outcome of the November election. Former President Bill…
C’bean nationals nabbed in sweep targeting convicted criminals
From Jamaica Observer NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says officers from its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) have arrested a number of Caribbean nationals among 58 individuals during an operation…
Major blow to Garda as Assistant Commissioner resigns [to be Cayman Islands Police Commissioner]
By Tom Brady From Irish Independent Senior Garda officer Derek Byrne is resigning from the force in a major blow to the organisation. The Assistant Commissioner was the architect of an overhaul of the specialist units fighting organised crime. His…
Bahamian Sports Superstars Home
International Bahamian Sports Superstars Home In Grand Bahama From South Florida Caribbean News “NBA and WNBA sixth draft picks “Buddy” Hield and Jonquel Jones receive hero’s welcome on summer visit to Grand Bahama” FREEPORT, Grand Bahama Island – A few…
