Chancery Bar Placement scheme announcement – Invitation for applications from Cayman Islands
The Caymanian Bar Association, Cayman Islands Law Society and the Chancery Bar Association in England and Wales are pleased to announce the launch of the Cayman Trainee Placement Scheme for 2014. The Scheme is available to Caymanian articled clerks seeking…
Guardian partners with Caribbean GIS to track chikungunya in the Caribbean
From Spice Islander Everything about chikungunya is painful. Even the virus’ name comes from a Kimakonde word describing the contortions of one suffering severe joint ache. Fever, rash, cramps, headache, nausea and fatigue are just some of the symptoms of…
Cayman Islands takes the lead in Banker survey for sixth time
Cayman Island’s position as the world’s top specialised financial centre was reconfirmed again this week with the news that this jurisdiction has come first in a leading international survey, topping the specialised financial centres ranking, as compiled by The Banker…
Cayman cookout pairs celebrated chefs, wine and spirits experts for Caribbean’s finest culinary event
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS–(Marketwired – Oct 22, 2014) – Cayman Cookout, one of the world’s most esteemed culinary events, once again welcomes an elite roster of talented chefs, wine and spirits experts to the Caribbean for a weekend of culinary…
Caribbean medical schools ease doctor shortage
By former Rep. Ronnie Shows (D-Miss.) From The Hill I grew up, raised a family and spent most of my adult life in public service in South Mississippi. In my part of the country, most people lack access to wealth…
Walkers funds six student art clubs at the Cayman Islands gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and Walkers are pleased to announce the continuing sponsorship of six Walkers’ Art Clubs, which include a pre-school drop-in group, a primary after school club, a secondary after school club, an exam…
More than 7 suicides per hour in the Americas/Caribbean says new PAHO report
From Pan American Health Organization Mexico City, 22 October 2014 (PAHO/WHO) — Some 65,000 people take their own lives in the Americas each year—more than 7 per hour—according to a report released today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),…
Kiwanis Key Leader weekend was a success!
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman held their 7th annual Key Leader event October 17th through 19th at the St. Ignatius campus. Fifty students, including five from Cayman Brac, both male and female ranging in age from 13 to 18…
Jamaica’s security minister defends $4m spent to deport Abu Bakr
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday October 22, 2014, CMC – National Security Minister Peter Bunting has sought to justify the amount of money spent to deport Yasin Abu Bakr, leader of the Jaamat Al Muslimeen in Trinidad and Tobago. In…
St. Lucia trade official calls on Caribbean to set own standards
From CROSQ The countries of the Caribbean region are too small to be followers of world trade. What they must become are creators of standards that will benefit them on the international stage. Trade Advisor with the Ministry of Commerce…
