These Caribbean nations are battling with large numbers of diabetes cases
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. May 25, 2016: Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Hilary Beckles, recently put the spotlight on the rising incidence of diabetes in the Caribbean while officially opening the second…
Cayman Islands utility company announces a “marginal” rate increase
CUC Base Rate Adjustment – Effective June 1, 2016 The Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved a Base Rate adjustment for Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) in accordance with the Rate Cap Adjustment Mechanism (RCAM) mandated by CUC’s Transmission…
DCI to assist Cayman Islands Red Cross Thrift Shop programme
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI), as part of its social responsibility, will volunteer at the Cayman Islands Red Cross. On Monday, 30 May, DCI will be sending staff members to participate in the Red Cross’s Thrift Shop Community…
Murphy: Grayson lied about hedge fund compensation
By Steven Lemongello From Orlando Sentinel Patrick Murphy is hitting Alan Grayson again at his most sensitive point – Grayson’s hedge fund. The House ethics investigation into Grayson, D-Orlando, has been a thorn in his side in the midst of his…
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Cayman Islands travel agent found Not Guilty of all charges Former Cayman Islands travel agent, Ingrid Scott (44), was found “Not Guilty” by a jury of not intentionally deceiving her customers at Sea2Sky Travel. She had been accused of obtaining…
BVI remains popular for Asian debt capital market deals as Ogier advises Midea’s US$3 billion guaranteed MTN program
BVI continues to be a popular jurisdiction for debt capital market deals in Asia, says Ogier’s Hong Kong team, who have acted as BVI counsel in relation to the establishment of a US$3 billion guaranteed medium term note programme using…
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Health City Cayman Islands: Young Caymanian gets second chance at life after severe accident
CAYMAN ISLANDS (May 25, 2016) – A young Caymanian who suffered life-threatening injuries as the result of a motorcycle accident is recovering today thanks to the skilled teamwork and timely response of heart surgeons at Health City Cayman Islands. John…
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Miss Cayman Islands Committee begins recruitment for 2017-18 pageant
The first event of the pageant season starts with a bang, as Miss Cayman Islands meets Miss Universe. On Saturday, 25 June, potential contestants for the 2017-18 Pageant will have an opportunity to meet our own Miss Cayman Islands, Monyque…
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Snap elections – A new style of Caribbean politics
By Jeffers Joseph From Caribbean News Now There is a new style of “last minute election announcement” date, which has been spreading across the Caribbean, and many countries in the region – predominantly the less developed ones – are seemingly…
OUR CARIBBEAN: Venezuela crisis – Caricom challenge
By Rickey Singh, From Barbados Nation News OUR CARICOM governments have managed to do well in maintaining their public silence in the face of the spreading crisis involving refugees from Syria and other Middle East states seeking asylum in Europe….
