ILO opens 10th Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour in Jamaica – realizing decent work under the 2030 agenda
Kingston (ILO News) – The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Guy Ryder, opened in Jamaica a meeting with Labour Ministers and government representatives of 17 countries of the Caribbean stressing the need to face the challenges of the…
International Women’s Day Celebration 2017 to be celebrated in Cayman Islands
In keeping with this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme – “Be Bold for Change,” the Family Resource Centre (FRC) of the Department of Counselling Services, has invited a male keynote speaker to address the annual observance. The International Women’s…
There’s a troubling trend brewing in how medical diagnostics startups are funded
By Lydia Ramsey From Business Insider Diagnostic and medical tools companies are getting a lot of attention from tech investors lately. Companies looking for new ways to screen the body for certain diseases — such as Genalyte, Grailand Guardant — have raised a…
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Blacktech Week conference helps black entrepreneurs access funding
From South Florida Caribbean News MIAMI – The annual Blacktech Week summit decided to launch a weekend version of their week long conference to help close the funding access gap for black entrepreneurs. Securing capital continues to be a major barrier to…
Trump’s America – episode #6 – good news, fake news
By Arthur Piccolo From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Feb. 24, 2017: Thank you Donald Trump. Yes I did say it! It is GOOD news … FAKE news has entered the popular lexicon. It should stay there forever….
Incredible train trips
The 7 most incredible train trips to take in Europe By Chelsea Bengier, Jetsetter From Business Insider If you care more about the journey than the destination, take the scenic route on a luxe European train tour. Get sweeping views…
Cayman Islands Law Society statement on Private Member’s Motion
We are aware of the recent Private Member’s motion by Mr. Arden McLean and Mr. Winston Conolly. We strongly object to the allegations of any breaches of the laws of the Cayman Islands and we are concerned that this motion…
BELIZE: Lord Michael Ashcroft confirms terms of B.T.L. settlement
From News 5 Belize In an exclusive interview with News Five in Washington, D.C. Lord Michael Ashcroft touched on a wide variety of major stories, from the settlement of Belize Telemedia Limited’s nationalization by Government and the problems with payment…
Oceana Bal Harbour penthouse sells to Cayman Islands buyer for $26M
By Katherine Kallergis From The Real Deal The 9,371-square-foot unit sold for $2,721 per square foot The first of two penthouses to go under contract at Oceana Bal Harbour has closed for $25.5 million. Records show UPH01S LLC purchased upper…
Cayman Islands: Economic Overview (From the Minister of Financial and Economic Development)
Article by Hon. Marco Archer From Cayman Finance SUSTAINED RECOVERY The Cayman economy has been on a steady upward trajectory in recent years: in 2011-2015, GDP growth averaged 1.7 percent, slightly higher than the potential GDP growth of 1.6 percent….
