Ramotar slams US diplomat over Guyana government poll remarks
By Peter Richards From Caribbean360 ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Thursday July 3, 2014, CMC –Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar Wednesday forthrightly dismissed a statement by the outgoing United States Ambassador, Brent Hardt, who accused the head of state of selectively abiding by…
Two found guilty in ‘mistaken identity’ murder of Jamaican national
From Caribbean360 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Thursday July 3, 2014, CMC – Two men have been convicted of the premeditated murder of Jamaica-born George Lynch, who was killed 18 months after he moved to the island from Canada. Lynch, 40, a father…
Cayman Brac burglary-suspect arrested-property recovered
From RCIPS Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 10:11 AM On Friday 27th June 2014 a residential burglary was reported in the Bight area of Cayman Brac where a Panasonic Plasma TV was stolen. Brac police launched investigations and as a…
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Cuban migrant in surgery at Cayman hospital after self harm attempt A Cuban migrant is undergoing surgery at the Cayman Islands Hospital, after trying to harm himself today (Wednesday 2 July, 2014). Immigration and prison authorities are investigating the matter….
Dive into The Cayman Islands on your daily commute [if you’re in London]
By Laura Cummins From Female First Start your day with a visit to Cayman Islands and a good luck kiss from a Stingray! Cayman Islands Department of Tourism display artwork As with any start to the working day, it can…
From despair to repair: Dramatic decline of Caribbean corals can be reversed
Gland, Switzerland, 02 July 2014 (IUCN) – With only about one-sixth of the original coral cover left, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of grazers in the region, according to…
100 percent pass rate for Purple Dragon
Students who study martial arts at the Cayman Islands Purple Dragon dojo at the Mirco Centre were recently put through a grading event that allowed each student to showcase their skills in front of Professor Don Jacob, the founder of…
Cruising Cayman Islands Superyacht and Motoryacht come and go
From Afloat Having spent a week visiting Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the 46m superyacht Christopher that dwarfed the local 500 plus craft and several larger craft currently taking part in the Round Ireland race departed today and follows the anchorage of…
Hotel executive takes on Caribbean sales
From eTN Global Travel Industry News ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Choice Hotels announced a new executive appointment to assist with its Caribbean development thrust in a rebounding market. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has assigned Atlanta-based hospitality executive Dennis Wynn to oversee…
BVI Government signs Model 1B IGA in relation to FATCA
By Ross Munro From Harneys The BVI Government has signed a Model 1B (non-reciprocal) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) in relation to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), it was announced on 30 June 2014. The IGA can be accessed…
