Cayman: Temporary Accommodations Arranged for Migrants
The Customs and Border Control Detention Centre is now at capacity and in accordance with the Mass Migration Contingency Plan (MMCP), the Elliott Conolly Civic Centre in Gun Bay, East End is being temporarily used to house 23 migrants. The Elliott…
Mechanical Engineering: Lockdowns in China become a heavy burden
The Corona-related lockdowns and restrictions in China are leaving deep traces on local German machinery and plant manufacturers. Only a minority of companies currently anticipate an improvement in the business situation in the coming six months. Every second machine and…
12 May Weather in Cayman
Thu May 12 2022 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Light winds and seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours in association with a weak pressure gradient across the Caribbean. Satellite images show few low clouds over…
Hookie Weekend set for a grand return on June 16th to 20th
Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – After a three year hiatus, the vibrations of Caribbean rhythms will be pulsating throughout the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV) with the return of the beloved Hookie Weekend. The holiday long weekend now…
7 Tips for Your Relocation to Puerto Rico
Looking for some tips for your relocation to Puerto Rico? Look no more – here are 7 of them. Are you moving to Puerto Rico? Well, congratulations are in order! Puerto Rico is a great place to call home –…
Cayman Islands Flags Flown at Half-Mast in Commemoration of the Life of National Hero, Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP
In commemoration of the life of National Hero, Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP (affectionately called “Ms Sybil”), all Cayman Islands flags were flying half-mast throughout Tuesday 10 May 2022, and will continue to Thursday 12 May 2022. Hon. Sybil…
IFAD launches response to protect world’s rural poor against shocks from war in Ukraine
“IFAD’s role is critical to mitigate any shocks to food systems and in doing so protect long-term development progress. The international community must anticipate the far-reaching and worryingly destabilizing consequences of this war in Europe by supporting the most vulnerable,”…
BF&M Announces Appointment of Bruce Walker As Group Chief Financial Officer
Hamilton, Bermuda, 11 May 2022—BF&M Limited (“BF&M”, “the BF&M Group”) announced today the appointment of Mr. Bruce Walker as EVP, Group Chief Financial Officer of the BF&M Group. Mr. Walker has over 25 years of extensive risk and capital management…
Accelerating collaborative efforts for the recognition, justice and development of people of African descent
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, May 10, 2022—The University of the West Indies together with the Government of Barbados, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are co-hosting a meeting from May 12-13 in Bridgetown, Barbados aimed at identifying…
Cayman: DCI Office Closure Friday, 13 May 2022
Grand Cayman, 11 May 2022 – The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) wishes to advise the public that the DCI Office will close early on Friday, 13 May at 12:00 pm to facilitate a staff function. Members of the public are encouraged to visit the Department…
