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Advocacy groups welcome Mamdani’s initiatives to protect Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King From Cribbean Life Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director.  Photo courtesy NYIC Caribbean immigration advocacy groups on Saturday, Feb. 7, welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s initiatives to protect Caribbean and other immigrants in the city….

Cayman Islands and UK Authorities Host Maritime Safety Course for Small Commercial Vessel Operators

Grand Cayman, 24 February 2026 – The Cayman Islands Government, in collaboration with the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA), the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI), the Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG), and the Port Authority…

ICYMI: International Crisis in Cuba — Replay Available

Convened by the Pan African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, this educational forum examines the international crisis in Cuba and its broader implications for sovereignty, self-determination, and global solidarity. Presented as part of…

CBS SPORTS REACHES AGREEMENT FOR PARAMOUNT+ TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE U.S. ENGLISH-LANGUAGE HOME OF ALL CONCACAF WOMEN’S COMPETITIONS THROUGH 2030

All matches to stream live on Paramount+ across Concacaf W Gold Cup, Concacaf W Nations League, Concacaf W Champions Cup and Concacaf W Championship beginning Feb. 27 Miami, FL (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) – CBS Sports and Concacaf today announced that…

2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers Set to Kick Off Monday

Miami, FL (Monday, February 23, 2026) – The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers are set to kick off today, Monday, Feb. 23. The tournament will feature 32 Member Associations and serves as the initial phase of the region’s men’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Qualifiers.  The qualifiers will be played across three host countries – Costa Rica, Curaçao, and Nicaragua – from Feb. 23…

Ogier advises on major US$1.8bn quantum technology de-SPAC deal

Bradley Kruger Ogier’s Corporate team in the Cayman Islands has advised Churchill Capital Corp X on the closing of its business combination with Infleqtion, a global leader in neutral atom-based quantum technology, marking the completion of a landmark de-SPAC for…

Cayman: Clifton Hunter Graduates Named 2025/2026 GHSS Scholars

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) proudly recognised two remarkable students at the 2025/2026 Government High School Scholar (GHSS) Award Reception, held on Thursday, 12 February. The event celebrated the outstanding academic achievement, leadership and dedication of this year’s…

Cayman Connection Celebrates Five Years of Making Waves Globally

Cayman Connection has announced the fifth anniversary of its Making Waves Awards, marking five years of recognising Caymanians whose work and leadership are creating meaningful impact beyond the Cayman Islands Launched in 2021, the Making Waves Awards were established to…

Cayman Governor Announces New Commanding Officer for Cayman Islands Regiment

Her Excellency the Governor has announced a forthcoming change of command for the Cayman Islands Regiment, with Lieutenant Colonel Roger Carter set to hand over to Lieutenant Colonel–designate Graham Muir at a formal ceremony on 26 March. The appointment follows…

Cayman Government advances work on a Climate Resilience Index for Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands Government has taken another key step toward developing the Cayman Islands Resilience Index (CIRI), a new decision‑making tool designed to track how well the country is preparing for climate impacts. On Wednesday 11 February, the Ministry for…