Recent Caribbean earthquakes spark concern
By Dan DePodwin, Meteorologist From AccuWeather Two earthquakes greater than 5.0 have rocked the Caribbean in the last week and concerns have been growing for a major tremor in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, a strong 6.5-magnitude quake occurred…
Cayman Islands voted 3rd best Caribbean Island to visit!
From IRG According to Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s awards for 2014, the Cayman Islands has been rated as the 3rd best island to visit in the Caribbean. Great news indeed for Cayman, with direct flights from several gateway cities in the USA,…
Haiti’s first cardinal says will tell pope of country’s woes
From Global Post/ Agence France-Presse For the first time, a Haitian has been named a cardinal — and he’s vowing to “bring the reality” of his tiny, impoverished Caribbean country “into the heart of the Vatican.” Chibly Langlois, 56, is…
Public debt burden and fiscal sustainability in the Caribbean region
Related Event: Meeting of Experts on Debt Burden in the Caribbean Region The focal point of this article draws reference to the Study – “Debt Burden and Fiscal Sustainability in the Caribbean Region,” conducted recently by the Latin American and…
Cayfest needs YOU to volunteer
Cayfest needs volunteers for Red Sky at Night Saturday, 1st March 2014 Volunteering at this event includes: 1 ticket + 1 guest ticket T Shirt Refreshments 8 hours of entertainment, arts and culture The chance to socialise with your…
Making economic valuation count for coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean
By Richard Waite and Erin Gray From World Resources Institute People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and beaches. Photo Credit: Katina Rogers People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal…
Senior management changes at CIBC FirstCaribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados, 21st February 2014 – CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced two changes to its Senior Executive Team. Managing Director of Retail and Business Banking, Mr. Mark St. Hill has assumed responsibility for the Bank’s regional International Banking portfolio. Meanwhile, Director,…
Taste of the Caribbean: Secret Le Senat Restaurant in Schoelcher, Martinique
By Steve From Uncommon Caribbean Another lunch in Martinique, another scrumptious and stylishly presented dish – no surprise there, right? We’ve made the point before: they take food very seriously here. No matter where you decide to dine, you’re liable…
Cayman may be a choice for Guantánamo captives’ family who visit
By Carol Rosenberg Miami Herald Some Guantánamo captives’ family may visit, but no overnight stays GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba — With the prison camps now in their 13th year, the U.S. military is willing to allow some war-on-terror captives…
Second T20: Ireland finish short as West Indies escape with 1-1 draw
West Indies won a low-scoring match by 11 runs to earn a share of the Twenty20 series against Ireland. Date: 21st Feb 2013 West Indies 96-9 ireland 85-8 Set a target of 97 at Sabina Park, Ireland finished on 85-8…