CHF Caribbean launches CAD 20 million initiative to support buyers and producers of fresh produce across Caribbean
MANDEVILLE, Jamaica -/CNW/ – The Canadian Hunger Foundation and it’s regional office CHF Caribbean (CHF) officially launched a six-year, CAD 20 million initiative today that is working with major buyers of fresh produce—like supermarkets and hotels—to identify their needs and…
The Editor Speaks: Why wasn’t the pregnant unmarried teacher’s work permit renewed by Christian school?
That is a good question and the answer is ……..?? I am referring to iNews Cayman’s story published on June 8 2014 “Protests continue on Christian school’s decision” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/protests-continue-on-the-cayman-prep-schools-decision-not-to-renew-teachers-contract-since-she-became-pregnant-and-is-not-married/ The report concerns the decision of Cayman Prep School, a…
Sri Lanka tries to dispel shadow of war clouding its economy
By Jamie Robertson Presenter, BBC World News Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has good reason to be pleased. The Bank has achieved much in recent years. Inflation is coming down and is below…
Cayman Islands: CIMA requires the registration or licensing of certain types of directors
Article by Jon Fowler, Nicolas Butcher, Jonathan Green and Paul E Lumsden From Maples and Calder The Directors Registration and Licensing Law, 2014 (the “Law”) was passed by the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly on 11 April 2014 and came into…
Keeping ‘SS Caricom’ afloat
By Rickey Singh From Trinidad Express AMID recurring criticisms of and support for the Caribbean Community, it is quite rare for serious concerns to be expressed about what it could mean for us as citizens of “one Caribbean” if we…
US says Caribbean children facing deportation to be given legal counsel
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, (CMC) — The United States says it will be starting a programme to provide lawyers for Caribbean and other children facing deportation. Under the plan, the US federal government will issue $2 million in grants to…
British mum jailed in Caribbean for killing husband returns to UK after two-year ordeal
By Mirror.co.uk Nicole Reyes was freed from a 12-year prison sentence in the Dominican Republic after her family raised £62,000 in bail money A British mum jailed for killing her husband in the Dominican Republic is back home today, after…
Barbados downgraded three notches by Moody’s to B3 with negative outlook
By Keith Collister From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday June 4, 2014 – Yesterday, the world’s second largest global credit rating agency, Moody’s, downgraded Barbados three rating notches to B3 from Ba3. Moody’s attaches numerical modifiers to each generic rating classification,…
Paper firms in tax havens up 60 pct.
By Yoon Ja-young From the Korea Times Conglomerates are increasingly setting up paper companies in tax havens such as the Cayman Islands, stirring controversy that they may be aiming at creating secret funds or avoiding paying taxes. The number of…
The Editor speaks: Mental health issues to be discussed at healthcare conference
I was very pleased to learn that mental health issues will be among a number of chronic non-communicable diseases affecting the Cayman Islands that will be addressed at the Fifth National Healthcare Conference to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand…
