Nominations for Heroes Day now open
Starting today, 1 September 2014, the public will be able to nominate their health services heroes for the 2015 National Heroes Day Awards. Throughout the month, individuals can put forward the names of persons who have contributed to the development…
Tai Chi
By Jackie Balls I hope you are having a fabulous summer! Hope you are having a fabulous summer! Please read and share with your family and friends as practicing this art has amazing results. Both Carol Ann [Balls] and I…
Maples Fund Services acquires Vistra Fund Services’ Hong Kong and Singapore offices
Acquisition further expands fund administration presence in Asia Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (1 September 2014): Maples Fund Services is acquiring the Hong Kong and Singapore operations of Vistra Fund Services (“Vistra FS”). The acquisition further expands the presence of Maples…
Will Disney take ‘Pirates 5’ Down under using ‘20,000 Leagues’ tax incentive?
By Kevyn Cortez from Movie News Guide An early 2015 shoot for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which will be film in Australia, is being considered by Disney. However, due to Australia pushing for legislation allowing…
Woman on a mission: Akron native finds purpose, joy in Caribbean
By Paula Wolf From LANCASTER ONLINE You could say Jes Crills has a mission in life. The 22-year-old from Akron — who grew up in a family that took mission trips in the U.S. and overseas — is in the…
Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies [in Hartford Connecticut] looking for new location
By Alex Putterman, From The Courant HARTFORD — After 19 years on Main Street, the Cultural Dance Troupe of the West Indies needs a new home. The program, which caters to low-income children in Hartford’s North End, must leave its…
In tourism, Barbados is left at the starting gate for first half of 2014
Patrick Hoyos From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Saturday August 30, 2014 – New tourism long stay arrivals numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation show big percentage gains for the Dominican Republic, Cuba, St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Maarten for the first…
Simpson Miller describes former Jamaica agriculture minister as “one of a kind”
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday August 29, 2014, CMC – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller led the tribute to her former agriculture minister, Roger Clarke, who died in the United States on Thursday, describing him as “one of a kind”….
Antigua seeking Chinese funds to establish local university
From Caribbean360 ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Tuesday August 26, 2014, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda is hoping that China will provide US$18 million towards the expansion of the Five Islands Secondary School to the University College Antigua. Prime Minister Gaston Browne,…
Caribbean Agave a true desert die hard
By Maureen Gilmer, Special to The Desert Sun Angus is photogenic, both in close ups and wide shots. He’s sharp and crisp, standing tall despite adversity. In fact, when everyone else fades in the heat or the pressure of neglect,…
