The View from Europe: Improving the Dominican Republic-CARICOM relationship
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now Mutual incomprehension perhaps best sums up the way in which the Anglophone Caribbean and the Dominican Republic presently regard one another. Although in recent months the focus has been on the complex concerns…
[Bermuda] Island off tax haven ‘radar’, Premier says
By Jonathan Bell From The Royal Gazette A favourable trip to London by Michael Dunkley has been notable for what did not come up in talks, the Premier said. “One thing that never came up was the European Union blacklist,”…
Summer’s end prompts top Caribbean resort values
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse With the summer ending and the fall season approaching, Caribbean destinations and travel suppliers are offering a variety of packages to lure vacationers south for one more warm weather adventure. Fortunately for travelers, Caribbean…
Severe weather warning for Cayman Islands
Although Tropical Storm Erika has dissipated the Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) has issued a Severe Weather Bulletin: “Satellite images show extensive area of deep convection associated with Tropical Storm Erika east of Jamaica. Radar images indicate that some of the…
Cayman Islands Police Report: WB PO boxes broken in/ North Church St. burglary interrupted
From RCIPS Break-ins to Post Office Boxes in West Bay on Wednesday Night Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 12:55 PM At about 10AM Thursday morning, 27 August, police responded to a report of break-ins to post office boxes at the…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events 8th Annual CISPA Gala “Back to the Future-Celebrating 45 years of excellence” Date: 10/10/2015 Time: 6:30 PM Ritz Carlton Seven Mile Beach Phone: 749 3360 Register Event Description: The 8th Annual CISPA Gala “Back to the Future-Celebrating 45…
Cayman Islands Catboats inaugural race of 2015
Because of unusually light winds, the inaugural race of the 2015 Cayman Catboat Club, the David Foster Memorial Race, took place on Sunday (23) at the Captain Garvin Park in Batabano, West Bay. The race is usually run from Morgan’s…
Cayman Islands officials head to fire-rescue international conference in Atlanta
Representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) will be attending the Fire Rescue International Conference scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia between 26 and 29 August, 2015. The conference will afford…
Cayman Islands Liquor Licensing Board’s Annual session will be 17 September
The annual session of the Liquor Licensing Board will be held at 9am Thursday, 17 September in the Government Administration Building’s large conference room, on the first floor. Persons interested in the annual session’s proceedings are encouraged to read the…
Tropical Storm Erika: At Least 2 Dead, Widespread Flooding Reported in Dominica; Florida Prepares For Possible Impacts
By Sean Breslin From The Weather Channel Erika Lashes Leeward Islands Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari talks about the track of Tropical Storm Erika, and where it could be heading. Watch live webcams at www.earthcam.com Tropical Storm Erika has brought deadly flooding…