Celebrating excellence in Cayman Islands’ tourism
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) hosted the prestigious 15th Annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman on July 17, 2018. The packed house was a true reflection of the importance of this industry to the Cayman…
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issues Public Advisory: Understanding foreclosures
Losing your home is the last thing any homeowner wants to think about. However, by understanding the foreclosure process and what often leads to it, you can better position yourself to deal with potential problems that could impact your ability…
The Editor Speaks: Losing your home to foreclosure
Today we have published an excellent article from The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority under the title of “Cayman Islands Monetary Authority issues Public Advisory: Understanding foreclosures”. It gives advice everyone should heed. Banks are merciless. They hold all the cards…
JAMAICA: This government offers Thai cave survivors a free Caribbean vacation
From NAN News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mon. July 23, 2018: A Caribbean government is extending an all-expense paid vacation to the 12 teenage soccer players and their coach who were recently rescued from a cave in Thailand after being trapped…
Mauritanian activists freed!
By Joanna Ewart-James, From Freedom United We’re celebrating! Mauritanian anti-slavery activists, Mr. Moussa Biram and Mr. Abdellahi Matallah Saleck, were released from prison last week after serving two years in a remote Saharan prison. Our partners, anti-slavery organisation IRA Mauritania…
Cayman Islands DEH offers tips to facilitate safe and efficient garbage handling
As part of its recent commitment to provide a value-for-money garbage collection service, the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has launched a public awareness campaign to raise local residents’ awareness of the importance of safely packing and handling garbage, as…
Successful Interreg Caraïbes Stakeholder Meeting held in Saint Lucia
OECS-INTERREG Joint Media Release Wednesday, July 25, 2018 — The Joint Secretariat of the Interreg Caraïbes Programme in collaboration with the OECS Commission held an intensive two-day session during July 19th – 20th 2018 in Saint Lucia to provide insight…
These Caribbean immigrants were pardoned by a U.S. Governor
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 25, 2018: Six Caribbean immigrants with minor criminal convictions that could have gotten them deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, have been pardoned by a U.S. governor. New…
Council member for Grenada takes over Chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council
By ECCB (PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – Chairmanship of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will be transferred to Dr the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, Council Member for Grenada, during the official Handing Over Ceremony on…
Six Senses heads to Caribbean island offering citizenship for investment
From TTG Asia St Kitts & Nevis, an Eastern Caribbean island with a Citizenship-by-Investment programme, will soon welcome a Six Senses property. Six Senses St Kitts – resulting from a partnership between Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas and Range Developments…