Cayman Islands new postage stamp issue features Glasgow Games
The Cayman Islands Postal Service has released a set of stamps last Friday, 03 October, 2014 to commemorate the islands’ participation at the Commonwealth Games. The seven stamps represent each of the sports that the Cayman Islands competed in during…
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$2 Million plus seized on board Caribbean Fantasy Ferry From News Americas News Americas, SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Fri. Oct. 3, 2014: More than million US dollars were nabbed aboard a truck leaving Puerto Rico en route to the Dominican…
Dart supports community programme in Cayman Islands
Hazard Management Cayman Islands recently received a boost to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programme. Mark VanDevelde, CEO of Dart Enterprises presented a check for CI $ 2,500 to Eric Bush Chief Officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs….
Confirmed chikungunya cases in Barbados now at 40, Cayman records 11 new cases
From Caribbean News Now BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The number of confirmed cases of chikungunya in Barbados now stands at 40, while in the Cayman Islands, 11 of 13 results of samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for…
Cayman Islands Governor hosts YCLA finalists
Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, hosted a family-oriented tea for the Young Caymanian Leadership Award (YCLA) organisers, sponsors, finalists, past recipients and family members on the lawns of Government House on Thursday afternoon (2 October 2014). Welcoming them, the…
Cayman Islands: Cayman Cookout Amateur Chef competition
THE 2014/2015 BON VIVANTCOOK-OFF SERIES CAYMAN COOKOUT HOSTED BY ERIC RIPERT 2015 THE EVENT This competition is open to Caymanian and local residents. Only NON-Professional Chefs may participate. A “Non Professional Chef” precludes current or former industry professionals that hold/held…
Caribbean Art: Cayman Islands National Gallery begins ceramic art exhibit
By the Caribbean Journal staff The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has launched a new exhibition focusing on ceramic art from around the world from the 15th century to the modern day. The exhibition will include works from the…
Canada assisting Jamaica, Caribbean in bigger ways than before
By Vernon Davidson Executive editor – publications From Jamaica Observer [email protected] Much like a covert philanthropist, Canada has been providing vital assistance to Jamaica for decades. In fact, the relationship between Ottawa and Kingston predates Jamaica’s Independence in 1962. “It…
HBO debuts “Getting On” in the Caribbean
The original comedy series, premiering October 12, takes a look at the dysfunctional staff of a struggling hospital Miami, FL – October 3, 2014 – HBO announced the premiere of the original series Getting On, which follows the daily lives…
Tourism officials urged to address Taxation and Bureaucracy
By Sandra Ann Baptiste, CARIBBEAN PERSPECTIVES, From Guyana Chronicle INTERNATIONAL tourism and aviation industry leaders have urged Caribbean tourism policy makers and finance officials to re-examine taxation policies and remove bureaucracy, which is harming the industry’s growth and competitiveness and…
