As correspondent banks cut ties, black market seen as emerging risk
By Avia Collinder From Jamaica Gleaner The derisking actions by United States-based banks against money-service providers has led to heightened black market activity in The Cayman Islands as American currency, which is now relied on for transfers, becomes scarce, according…
Jamaican foreign minister urges full support for CCJ
By Chad Bryan From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Foreign affairs and foreign trade minister, Senator A.J. Nicholson, has urged full support for the adoption of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as Jamaica’s final appellate court. In…
Jamaica: Cavaliers Primary marks 100 years
From Jamaica Observer CAVALIERS Primary School in the hills of St Andrew will mark its 100th anniversary on November 15, a milestone that is being regarded as a symbol of renewal, hope, and reflection of its journey from a two-room…
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Nuclear monitoring for Dominica
From Dominica Vibes News A new nuclear radiation monitoring station went online on 12 October 2015 in Dominica to monitor the levels of radiation on the island. Members of the public can now view and follow most recently updated data…
Destination of the week
The most crowded island on Earth By Katie Amey For Mailonline Tiny Caribbean islet measures less than 1 square kilometre… but is home to 1,200 people Santa Cruz del Islote lies off the coast of Colombia, with 90 houses, two…
It’s heaven on the high seas
It’s heaven on the high seas: Sailing in style through the Caribbean’s dreamy coves by private yacht By Helen Atkinson Wood For Mail On Sunday Starting at Barbados the trip cruised to Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent Windstar is…
Regional leader stands with Ahmed
The media storm caused by the arrest of a young high school student in Texas for bringing a home-made clock to school has moved a prominent Caribbean leader to call for more cross-cultural understanding. International nonprofit advisor Kwayera Archer Cunningham…
Large turnout for demonstration against Cayman Islands cruise ship terminal
On Saturday (17) the organisers to try and stop the planned cruise ship terminal in George Town Harbour must have been overjoyed with the turn-out. Last Wednesday’s protest march against the high gas prices here only attracted a couple of…
Cayman Islands utility company explains outage on Friday (16)
From CUC On Friday, October 16, 2015 customers in parts of George Town experienced interruptions to their electricity service between 1:22 p.m. and 3:48 p.m. Areas affected included North Sound Road, Dorcy Drive, Maclendon Drive, Hospital Road, Walkers Road, Memorial…
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Community Events Cayman Islands Governor invites Birthday Honours nominations Persons who wish to recognise outstanding, innovative or self-sacrificing services and achievements by members of the local community have until 30th October to put forward names for Her Majesty the Queen’s…
