Cayman Islands NSC takes action to tackle serious crime
The National Security Council met on the afternoon of 10 April for its first session since the arrival of new Governor, Anwar Choudhury. The agenda included strategic issues to tackle burglary, armed robbery as well as the importation of guns…
Cayman Islands: CARIFTA Swimming Championships 2018
The CARIFTA Swimming Championship is the largest event each year for Cayman’s age group swimmers to compete against the best in the region. Cayman has become a competitive force and a challenger to much bigger teams from bigger islands. With…
Cayman Islands: Next stage of the new Motorola radio system
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – As part of the next step to provide the Cayman Islands with a mission-critical communication system, government leaders have tested the cutting-edge equipment provided by Motorola Solutions. The new equipment is due to arrive on island…
Cayman International School expansion to include new early childhood centre and high school
Dart has submitted planning applications for a new early childhood centre and high school facilities for Cayman International School at Camana Bay. The US $60 million expansion will almost double the school’s capacity to 1,100 students. In partnership with International…
St Lucian designer to be recognised at 2018 Caribbean Style & Culture Awards and Fashion Showcase
(PRESS RELEASE VIA SNO) – St Lucian designer Christine Samuel of Christy Creations has been nominated for the 2018 Caribbean Style & Culture- Award of Excellence- Fashion Innovation. Samuel has been recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry both…
African, Caribbean, EU lawmakers pledge support for free trade
From Xinhua NAIROBI, April 11 (Xinhua) — Lawmakers from Africa, Caribbean, Pacific and the European Union (ACP- EU) on Wednesday pledged support for trade liberalization as a means to promote economic growth, peace and security. The lawmakers who attended a…
24 Latin American countries sign a regional treaty protecting environmental activists
By Ella-Louise Micallef From The Futures Centre After a six-year negotiation process, a treaty focused on environmental rights within Latin America and the Caribbean was presented during a conference in Costa Rica. The treaty, known as The Regional Agreement on…
Lawsuit claims Dunkin’ Donuts blueberry bakery items don’t contain actual blueberries
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist A year after lovers of fruit-flavored donuts sued Krispy Kreme alleging the company’s blueberry donuts didn’t contain any real blueberries, another donut chain is facing a similar lawsuit: Customers in Chicago have filed a class-action…
Cryptocurrencies lack one element needed to become a legitimate form of currency
By Cullen Roche, Pragmatic Capitalism From Business Insider Bitcoin can never be a real currency. It’s supply is fixed, unlike bank credit for assets like homes and cars. In theory, there could be cryptocurrencies that become reliable, but likely not….
With Summer travel around the corner, hurricane-hit Caribbean islands are optimistic
By Jessica Montevago From travel Market Report Caribbean nations impacted by back-to-back hurricanes have been using their marketing dollars to extend a warm welcome to travelers, assuring vacations taken will be unhampered by aftermath of two Category 5 storms. And, more…





