Caribbean nations fighting spread of chikungunya virus; 21 deaths so far
From NNN NASSAU (Bahamas), July 10 (NNN-CARIBBEANNEWS) — Twenty-one deaths were reported so far following the rapid spread of the mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus in the Caribbean region, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads…
Stingray swimmers wrapped up the 2013-2014 Swim Season with members competing in swim meets around the globe
From Stingray Swim Club Courtis Brothers rush the podium at CISC July 9, 2014 After Catriona MacRae nabbed gold in the 10k event at the Caribbean Island Swimming Championship in Barbados, it was time for the pool events where the…
Caribbean business leaders tour Cayman Enterprise City as Zone continues to garner attention in the region
Caribbean Export Agency aims to boost regional trade in the Caribbean among the territories and the proximity of Cayman’s Special Economic Zone to the US presents opportunities. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (PRWEB) July 10, 2014 Cayman Enterprise City…
Grand Cayman – A Grand Surprise
By Steve Adams From Wilmington Parent For some unknown reason, Grand Cayman was not on our radar list of Caribbean “must-sees”. Most of our vacations have focused on visiting the islands further east and we have really enjoyed those destinations….
Bahamian designer, Anthea Bullard recognized in Washington
By Sophia Lightbourne From the Bahamas Weekly Washington, DC – Fashion designer for luxury brand Hardour Collection, Anthea Bullard was recognized and awarded in the United States capital of Washington, DC for Fashion Innovation and overall fashion contributions to the…
Dynamic Airways grounded until August 8
By Tangerine Clarke From Caribbean Life Dynamic Airways has been grounded less than a month after the North Carolina-based charter service began its operations to the Republic of Guyana in partnership with Roraima Airways. Gerry Gouveia, chief executive officer of…
Grandfather’s back pay
By Bert Wilkinson from Caribbean Life Back in March, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders approved a 10-point plan to make European nations such as Britain, Spain and France pay people of the region for enslaving their ancestors and to make up…
PATTISON Outdoor Advertising reveals the capital city’s first station dominations promoting Rogers Digital TV
TORONTO ON, July 9, 2014 – PATTISON Onestop celebrates the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto with a specially commissioned exhibition, Confluence: Shifting Perspectives of the Caribbean, bringing together a group of works produced by artists with cultural ties to the Caribbean….
The many magical museums of Barbados
By Henry S. Fraser From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sunday July 6, 2014 – Museum: From the Latin, and the Ancient Greek (Mouseion), which denotes a temple dedicated to the Muses (the patron divinities in Greek mythology of the arts), and…
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Former head of Cayman Islands private bank charged with giving data to WikiLeaks By Katharina Bart From Chicago Tribune News Reuters, ZURICH— A Swiss prosecutor brought charges against former Julius Baer private banker Rudolf Elmer on Wednesday for allegedly handing…
