May 28, 2023

Cayman Islands technology/Caribbean leaders on risk reduction

Cayman Islands: Technology: A key business driver Article by Richard Munday Published by Cayman Finance Cayman’s mature information and communications technology infrastructure has been an important draw for businesses to domicile in this jurisdiction, as highly prized as its high regulatory standards and tax-neutral status. There is a thriving ecosystem of information and communications technology […]

Bahamas PM meets US Charge d’Affaires/Caribbean culture impacts USA

Deputy Prime Minister meets with US Charge d’Affaires From Bahama lsands Info BAHAMAS, Nassau – Acting Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Brave Davis, met with US Charge d’Affaires John Dinkelman to discuss public concerns expressed by the Prime Minister about a US State Department report titled “2014 Investment Climate – The Bahamas” and to secure […]

“MUM’S” the word

ELLINGTON: The Mystery Behind The Move – Officials Remain Mum On Top Cop’s Sudden Departure Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer From Jamaica Gleaner Two years after handing Owen Ellington an unambiguous vote of confidence as the commissioner of police, the United States has refused to respond to speculation that its loss of confidence in the […]

Drug mule swallows cocaine on flight nearly dies/Assassination started a war

British drug mule fined after almost dying on Caribbean flight From Caribbean360 HAMILTON, Bermuda, Wednesday July 2, 2014, CMC – A 48-year-old British drug mule, who feared he was dying after swallowing more than half a pound of cocaine while flying from Antigua to London, has been fined US$800 in a Bermuda court. The fine […]

Bank honours humanitarians/Trinidad creates 30,000 new jobs

RBC honours nominees in the Humanitarian category From Bahama Islands Info RBC Royal Bank, sponsor of the second annual 2014 Bahamian Icon Awards NASSAU, Bahamas – RBC Royal Bank, sponsor of the Second Annual Bahamian Icon Awards, will be presenting the Humanitarianism Award at the Icon awards ceremony on July 12, 2014, taking place at […]

Bahamas Independence/CARICOM chairman wants UNITY

Residents attend Ecumenical services of Thanksgiving in East and West Grand Bahama in honor of the 41st Anniversary of Independence The Thanksgiving Service for residents of West Grand Bahama Thursday July 3, 2014, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island – Celebrations for the 41st Anniversary of Independence of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas began with an Ecumenical […]

World Cup sets US live streaming record

By Shannon Bond in New York From Financial Times Frustrated fans in Texas watch the US miss an opportunity against Belgium during extra time. Football’s appeal has grown in the US, particularly among younger, more digital fans The World Cup has become the most streamed live sporting event in the US, as Americans tune in […]

Memorial for a murdered World Cup star, 20 years later

By Alex Magdaleno From Mashable The Colombian defender Andres Escobar was killed outside a nightclub in Medellin, Colombia, on July 2, 1994, days after he scored an own goal in the 1994 World Cup against the USA, the host country of the tournament. Twenty years later, Colombian fans and streetfootballworld, a non-profit urban culture program […]

Oliver Kinross to host The Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014 In Miami

From Source Security The summit will cover a range of topics varying from counter narcotics, maritime security, penitentiary security, private & corporate security, etc. The event will showcase latest technology, equipment and services at the forefront of the security industry Oliver Kinross will be hosting The Latin America and Caribbean Security Summit 2014 in Miami, […]

A pledge of continued commitment to people in the Caribbean living with HIV

By CRN From mnialive Mr. Ainsley Reid of Jamaica, recognized the strides made across the region in the fight against the spread of HIV and in the care and support of those people living with HIV. In his acceptance speech at the General Meeting held 2-3 June, the newly elected Chairman of the Board of […]