UK: Homes built by SMEs command 46% more than larger developers in current market
By James Lockett From ProperPR Research by real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance, has revealed that while SME housebuilders account for just one in five properties currently for sale on the market, they command a 46% price premium. Sirius…
10 trafficking survivors have a favor to ask
Ifeyinwa was trafficked to Libya along with two of her sisters. Since returning home to Nigeria, life has not been easy. But she has been working hard to set up her own business making and selling snacks, like plantain chips, to friends and…
The UNESCO Transcultura Programme promotes training of Caribbean youth in cultural entrepreneurship
300 scholarships available to access online courses at the Open Campus of The University of the West Indies The courses are part of the new Regional Cultural Training Hub offer Application deadline extended until February 28 Havana, 7th February 2022….
UK: Nine reasons why your property transaction might fall through
Property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions, has looked at the most common contributing factors that lead to a property sale falling through and how to best avoid them, including: – Conveyancing delays Broken chains Survey issues Negotiation breakdowns Mortgage issues Gazumping Gazundering…
Cayman: Police Investigate Hit and Run Collision Involving a Pedestrian
From RCIPS Police are investigating a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian, that took place at approximately 5:15PM on Thursday, 3 February at the Grand Harbour Roundabout in George Town. A male pedestrian that was crossing the road was…
UK: First-time buyers spent £27.3bn more in 2021
Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that the nation’s first-time buyers accounted for £86.1bn worth of property market value in 2021, increasing by £27.3bn in a single year. The research shows that: – Across Britain, some 397,232 first-time buyers entered the…
Cayman’s Denver visitors to fly newest jet fleet in the Caribbean
Cayman Islands visitors from the West Coast, USA, will experience flying the newest jet fleet in the Caribbean when Cayman Airways’ nonstop flights from Denver, Colorado, to Grand Cayman resumes on February 26, 2022. Carrying the dual title…
Maples Group announces Three-Year Partnership with Central Caribbean Marine Institute
The Maples Group is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with the non-profit marine organisation, Central Caribbean Marine Institute (“CCMI”). The partnership is part of CCMI’s Navigator programme that provides funds for CCMI’s core capacity that helps to facilitate…
Cayman: Winners announced for the 28th Annual National Arts & Culture Awards
Twelve of Cayman’s cultural practitioners and preservationists will be honoured for their contribution to the country’s arts and cultural legacy at the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s 28th annual National Arts and Culture Awards which takes place on Thursday, 17 February…
CUC Announces Declaration of Dividend on Class A Ordinary Shares payable in March 2022
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands- Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (TSX:CUP.U) (“CUC” or “the Company”) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of US$0.175 per Class A Ordinary Share, or an annualized dividend of US$0.70 per share. The dividend…
