Don’t Pack a Pest outreach programme to be launched
The launch of the “Don’t Pack a Pest” programme, a very important initiative designed to educate the traveling public about the risks associated with bringing undeclared agricultural items into the Cayman Islands and other ports of entry, either in the…
Dart announces 2014 Minds Inspired high school scholars
Minds Inspired, the education initiative created by Dart Cayman Islands, has selected its recipients for the 2014-2015 school year – Anja van Genderen and Emma Turnbull. Anja and Emma, both aged 14 and students at Cayman Prep and High School…
Eco Mad Hatter Hats
By Eco Chic Cayman From Eco Chic Cayman Last weekend [21], The National Trust for the Cayman Islands hosted an awesome 5K Glow Run!! [see iNews Cayman story published June 23 under iNews Briefs “Cayman’s Glow Run is a delight”…
Nurses group unveils ads on CEO pay
From The Lowell Sun State House News Services BOSTON — Hoping to spur lawmakers to act on an issue in which they’ve shown little interest, nurses are taking to the media with paid ads demanding a response from Beacon Hill…
The Cayman Islands – End of transitional period
Cayman Islands funds By Paul Govier (pictured) & Harjit Kaur The European Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) introduces a new regime governing the management and marketing of alternative investment funds (“Funds”) in the EU. The transitional period for the…
2014 Citi-CMFA Caribbean Microfinance Awards
Recognizing Excellence in Microfinance Citi Foundation and the Caribbean MicroFinance Alliance are pleased to present the winners of the Third Annual Citi-CMFA Caribbean Microfinance Awards. This year’s Awards recognize microentrepreneurs in Belize, Jamaica, and Grenada who have successfully developed and…
Cuba supports Argentina in battle against vulture funds
Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has expressed solidarity with Argentina in its struggle against the so-called vulture funds, and warned about speculative funds being used to attack Latin American and Caribbean integration processes. The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX)…
Texas State Aquarium announces $50 million expansion
By Krista M. Torralva From Caller Times Corpus Christie CORPUS CHRISTI – Experiencing the clear waters of the Caribbean will become a lot easier in Corpus Christi — so easy, a cruise ship isn’t necessary. Texas State Aquarium officials announced…
Consular Corps chair appeals to Carib healthcare professionals
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Chair of the Caribbean Community Consular Corps in New York, Antigua and Barbuda’s Deputy Consul General, Omyma David, has called on Caribbean American healthcare professionals to help educate nationals about their health. “I…
Caribbean Export creates opportunities for regional trade at Cayman business forum
From Caribbean News Now GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) hosted a business forum in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday for private sector firms as well as other key stakeholders from CARIFORUM, the French…
