Operators of unlicensed youth centre shut down in Kelowna now setting up shop in the Cayman Islands
By Don Plant, Kelowna Daily Courier Three families are suing a private Kelowna facility that cared for troubled youth after their children were allegedly mistreated and then abruptly removed from the home by the B.C. government. Emails written by owner…
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Brain Tumor Foundation launched in Cayman Islands The Cayman islands Brain Tumor Foundation (CIBTF) is a newly formed organisation that aims to give brain tumor survivors and patients support. The foundation has been working to create a database that will…
Cayman government ministers return from Branson energy summit
Environment Minister Hon. Wayne Panton and Finance Minister Hon. Marco Archer recently returned from entrepreneur billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s energy summit in the British Virgin Islands. They will now share their experience with other Cabinet ministers to decide whether the…
Strong earthquake strikes northeast of Barbados
From Caribbean360 According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.5* earthquake struck northeast of Barbados early Tuesday, jolting thousands from their sleep but causing no reported damage or casualties. (Credit: USGS) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Tuesday February 18, 2014 –…
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WestStar TV did not fund Cayman 27 since its inception In a statement on the Cayman 27 website that was also broadcast it says “WestStar has funded Cayman 27 since its inception in 1992”. This is incorrect. CITN, as it…
UPDATED: Cayman’s Lord Blencathra banned from lobbying
By Oliver Wright From The UK Independent Peers banned from lobbying in return for money or rewards Committee outlines shake-up in Parliamentary rules following exposé by ‘The Independent’ Members of the House of Lords are to be banned from lobbying…
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Health City Cayman Islands Grand Opening of first phase Health City Cayman Islands Grand Opening will be on Tuesday 25th February 2014 from 9am – 11 am. Dr. Alejandro Badia, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon will be attendance. Dr. Badia…
22 Million cruise passengers visited the Caribbean In 2013
By R. Wilson From St Kitts & Nevis Observer The cruise sector of the Caribbean tourism industry continues to grow, according to recent statistics. Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Beverly Nicholson-Doty announced Monday (Feb 10) that nearly 22 million cruise…
Op-Ed: Mark Simmonds on Public-Private Partnerships in the Caribbean
By Mark Simmonds, Op-Ed Contributor From Caribbean Journal As our governments strive to create the conditions for sustainable economic growth, identifying avenues for continued investment in public infrastructure is as crucial as it is challenging, given fiscal constraints across much…
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Passport will maintain Cayman identity Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin met with United Kingdom Passport officials while he was in London recently and has been given assurances that following repatriation to London of responsibility for the issuance of Overseas Territories passports,…
