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International Women’s Day and Herstory Month Message “Celebrate & Accelerate”

Dr. Halimah DeShong (Above) was appointed new University Director of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) in September 2024. The UWI Regional Headquarters Jamaica. Monday, March 10, 2025. The following statement is authored by Dr. Halimah DeShong, University…

Cayman Elections Office: Bulletin: Claims and Objections Hearings Scheduled For Fri 14 March [See revision in bold]

The Elections Office will hold Claims and Objections hearings on Friday, 14 March 2025, at the Elections Office (68 West Bay Road, George Town). The scheduled times for each electoral district are as follows: Please note, individuals who filed objections…

CCMI seeks 10 young Caymanians for YELC programme!

CCMI seeks 10 young Caymanians to receive FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for YELC programme! CCMI SEEKS YOUNG CAYMANIANS TO BE SKILLED, ENTHUSIASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL AMBASSADORS 10 fully funded spaces available for students to learn to dive, gain knowledge in marine science, and develop…

Caribbean Tourism Leadership Honored at PATWA International Travel Awards

Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Pictured L-R are Mureen James (MBCC), Joy Jibrilu (NPIPB), Narendra Ramgulam and Dona Regis-Prosper (CTO), Florian Valmy-Devillers (CTO Chapter UK & Europe), Melnecia Marshall and Minister Marsha Henderson (St. Kitts & Nevis), Minister Carlos James (St….

Caribbean steps it up at ITB Berlin

Team CTO meets with Team Antigua at ITB Berlin last week. The Caribbean made waves on the international stage with a strong presence last week at ITB Berlin in Germany, one of the world’s largest travel trade shows. Numerous Caribbean destinations showcased…

FERMA animal production trade fair in Poland ends on a high note

DLG & V Poland’s Minister of Agriculture, Czeslaw Siekierski, attended annual trade fair. A meeting place for some 18,000 livestock professionals, the event once again held in Lodz, Poland 21-23 February 2025; Technical program with in-depth topics for livestock professionals…

GENERAL ELECTIONS 2025 CANDIDATES & NOMINATORS

ELECTORIAL DISTRICTS CANDIDATES PARTY NOMINATORS WEST BAY NORTH Anglin, Rolston “Rollie” IND Henry O. Morgan Rashana C. Hydes Bush, Shakeina S. IND Frances Elizabeth Grey Glenroy S. Logan Ebanks-Hurlston, Jermaine IND Stephen W. Ebanks Lester A. Timothy   Rivers, Jordan…

Srixon Strikes Again as Rio Takeda Claims Second LPGA Victory in Commanding Fashion

Dunlop Sports HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March. 9, 2025 – Wasting no time making her presence felt on the LPGA Tour, Srixon staffer Rio Takeda, delivered a spectacular performance on Sunday to secure her second LPGA title in commanding fashion at…

Freedom United co-sponsors bill to end trafficking

From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United March 9th, 2025 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Anti-slavery activistsFreedom United co-sponsors bill to protect California’s temporary migrant workers from exploitationCalifornia lawmakers are again considering expanding protections for temporary migrant workers. Advocates,…

A Unique Opportunity For Students From Cayman Islands!

From James Ellsmoor With funding provided by Our Shared Ocean, an initiative from the Government of Ireland to build research partnerships with SIDS, Island Innovation has designed a comprehensive 7-week online course in Sustainable Development.The course material, delivered by relevant international practitioners,…