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…
Cayman: Agriculture Minister on Official Visit to Jamaica
Issued by: Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure Grand Cayman – Minister of Agriculture Hon. Jay Ebanks will visit Jamaica during May 11 to 18 for bilateral meetings between the countries to discuss various issues concerning the agricultural sector….
Cayman Islands Seafarers Association: Monthly General Meeting – Tuesday 17 May
“The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be a General Meeting, on Tuesday 17 May at 7:30 PM. in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave. Prospect. HOWEVER, we are asking all members to ARRIVE EARLY,…
Barack Obama: Friend or enemy to freedom to the World? Martin
By Melissa Martin Barack Obama: Friend or enemy to freedom to the World? I voted for Barack Obama. And celebrated the historic event of a Black man becoming President of the United States of America. Although Obama is biracial with…
Cayman: COVID-19 Update – 11 May, 324 NEW Positives (Mon 9 & 10) May
Public Health has released COVID-19 figures for 11 May. Positive cases reported to Public Health during this period are currently as follows: Monday 09/05/2022 192 Tuesday 10/05/2022 132 There are 1,608 estimated active cases of COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands….
USA Pavilion at MSPO 2022 – The International Defense Industry Exhibition, Kielce, Poland, will be open for business in a few short months
Kallman Worldwide Inc. are again to lead the U.S. campaign at MSPO 2022 WALDWICK, NJ, USA / May 11, 2022 – Kallman Worldwide Inc. has been coordinating U.S. participation for MSPO show organizer Targi Kielce for over a decade and is…
Cabinet of the Cayman Islands – Post Meeting Summary: held on Tuesday 3rd May
His Excellency the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper, OBE, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet held on Tuesday, 3rd May, 2022 in the Cabinet Conference Room, Government Administration Building. All Ministers and Members of Cabinet were present. Mr Isaac Rankine acted as Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage. At this meeting Cabinet: · Confirmed the approval granted by circulation on 28th April 2022 for the…
