Cayman Islands: Career development initiatives sizzle this summer in CEC
(CEC) Under the direction of a young Caymanian, career initiatives includes internships, a school outreach and an online jobs portal are underway this summer. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (July 29th, 2014) – Cayman Enterprise City [CEC] is strengthening…
100 things to do this summer inspired by Camana Bay
There are endless ways to celebrate the magic of summer right here in Cayman and Camana Bay has created an inspirational list of 100 activities to do around the island, at home and in Camana Bay. The next time you…
Caribbean chikungunya cases up 7%
By Robert Roos News Editor From CIDRAP Cases in the Dominican Republic have increased by almost 30,000 in a week. Suspected and confirmed chikungunya cases in the Americas increased about 7.4% last week, reaching 474,880, with the Dominican Republic accounting…
Plans underway for HIV evaluation team
The Cayman Islands are working with other British and Dutch Overseas Caribbean and Territories (OCTs) to strengthen the regional response to HIV/AIDS. As part of the evaluation process, an independent team of consultants arrived last week to assess the outcomes…
Jamaica gets US$20M to train 15,000 youth
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life The World Bank says about 15,000 young Jamaicans will benefit from training, digital work opportunities and seed investments to boost the digital and animation industries in the country as a result of a…
Like something from ‘Star Trek” — what is that strange-looking vessel?
ON THE WATERFRONT By David G. Sellars From Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles — Galeocerdo — which is the genus name of the tiger shark — came into the Port Angeles Boat Haven for a load of fuel on Friday…
The Data Protection Act: a stone to sling at the Facebook Goliath?
By Rhory Robertson, Partner and head of CIU and Sophie Pugh, Trainee from Collyer Bristow When you log into Facebook the first thing you see is your ‘newsfeed’: a seemingly random collection of messages, status updates and photographs posted by…
Surge of migrants being smuggled to Puerto Rico
From CBS Illegal immigration and human smuggling aren’t just a problem on the U.S. border with Mexico. It’s also happening in the Caribbean, where Haitian migrants are trying to reach the United States mainland through Puerto Rico, CBS News’ Miles…
CPL organisers happy despite changes
From Trinidad Express Organisers of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League say they are pleased with the second edition of the regional Twenty20 tournament, despite a lukewarm start two weeks ago. The showpiece got off to a slow start, with noticeably…
Stingray City, Cayman Islands #1 tourism attraction, to get full protection
Cayman government moves to expand protection; ongoing census provides up-close look; dive industry voices full support Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – For more than 30 years, divers and snorkelers to Grand Cayman have enjoyed a unique first-hand encounter with dozens…
