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Belizean bus driver steered to Cayman Islands for life-saving surgery
A popular bus driver from Belize is alive and well, thanks to Health City Cayman Islands. Tyron Coleman, who works for James Bus Line, had been experiencing chest pain for a few months. He saw multiple doctors in Belize and…
Caribbean embraces fisheries collaboration between CRFM and Norway
Belize City, Friday, 3 February 2017 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and a team of Norwegian experts have concluded a successful two-week fact-finding mission in the Caribbean aimed at identifying critical ways in which Norway can support the sustainable…
Caribbean hotel performance declines in 2016
From Hotel News Resource Compared with 2015, the Caribbean’s occupancy decreased 2.3% to 66.7%, and average daily rate (ADR) was down 0.3% to US$201.50. As a result, revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 2.6% to US$134.48. The absolute occupancy level…
Island Routes expands its DMC services in the Caribbean
The DMC services provider will now offer ground handling services throughout the Caribbean region Montego Bay – February 3, 2017 – Island Routes Caribbean Adventures is proud to announce that it is extending its esteemed services as a Destination Management…
Minister Panton in London, Brussels
Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton is meeting this week with UK and European Union lawmakers in London and Brussels, on subjects including beneficial ownership; the EU screening process; proposed UK legislation; OECD and EU initiatives; Brexit; and to participate on…
USA: Target refusing to pay for damage after its two-ton red ball rolls into driver’s car
By Mary Beth Quirk From The Consumerist BOLLARDS TO YA TARGET INSURANCE DAMAGE SHOPPING RETAILERS BOLLARDS It’s not often that a shopping center turns into something out of an Indiana Jones movie, but that’s the first thing we thought of…
Russia’s closest ally has accused Moscow of grabbing it ‘by the throat’
RFE/RL’s Belarus Service, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty From Business Insider MINSK – Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has lashed out at Russia, accusing his powerful neighbor of violating treaties and using its role as an energy supplier to “grab us by…
Destinations of the week
The best honeymoon destinations for 2017 Looking for the best honeymoon destinations for 2017? We’ve rounded up 25 romantic destinations across the globe, each boasting something new to offer newlyweds. (Hint: they’re also perfect spots for romantic getaways, you know,…
Cayman Islands premier’s address to the Fidelity CEO Conference
Address to the Fidelity CEO Conference By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin 9 a.m., 2 February, 2017 Seafire Kimpton Good Morning, And a warm Caymanian welcome to you all, especially to our guest speakers who have come to share their views…
Cayman Islands: HMCIPS Supervisor Receives Chief Officer’s Choice
In an effort to continue to highlight outstanding civil servants through the Deputy Governor’s Awards programme, the Ministry of Home Affairs recognised Acting Supervisor Peter Smith, of Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service, on Monday, 30 January 2017. Acting Chief…
