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Cayman Islands Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing Closed on Sept 22nd The Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing would like to inform the public that it will be closed on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016. Normal hours of operation…
CIBC FirstCaribbean: Caribbean Market Overview – 2016 Q3
Caribbean Economic Overview Summary: Although economic activity in advanced economies accelerated modestly during Q2 2016, slower growth in Q1 2016 coincided with generally reduced external demand in Caribbean economies. Q2 2016 US and UK economic growth accelerated to 0.3% q/q…
“Caribbean must think beyond status quo at Turks & Caicos conference”
By Invest Caribbean Now CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY – Caribbean leaders need to throw out the old play book, and think big – beyond the status quo. That’s the word from Felicia J. Persaud, CEO and founder of Invest…
Canada is key for Cayman captives
From Cayman Insurance Times Canada is a key market for Cayman Islands captives, according to Kieran O’Mahony, chairperson of the Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC). The Cayman Islands captive insurance industry continues to build its position within the Canadian…
Saint Lucia discusses transition of public vehicles to electric and hybrid
The financing proposal for a plan to introduce electric and hybrid vehicles in the public service of Saint Lucia was discussed during a high-level meeting hosted by the German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with ECLAC Caribbean,…
Cayman Islands recognition of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Master (Yachts) Unlimited tonnage
Representatives of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry and the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry met in George Town, Cayman Islands on 5 September 2016 to discuss the RMI’s Master (Yachts) Unlimited Tonnage Certificate of Competency (CoC) and the…
Is political correctness desirable behaviour?
By Oliver Mills From Caribbean News Now The idea of the need for political correctness has emerged during the primary elections in the USA, and continues in the presidential elections stretch. It was linked to Donald Trump in his not…
This is the future of art and home decor
By Maren Estrada From BGR At some point in the not so distant future, we’ll all look back and laugh at people who used to spend hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars on a single painting. Instead, we’ll…
Premiere edition of Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival announces line-up
From Independent Ethos Sometimes Miami has a stigma in the world of the arts. It’s cultural scene unfortunately exists in the shadow of beaches and nightlife. Though we here at Indpendent Ethos have long championed its unique music, from Holly…
CDB funds workshop to improve service delivery in the tourism industry
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — For many countries in the Caribbean, a successful tourism industry is critical to social and economic growth and development. However, an increasingly competitive global tourism market has meant that Caribbean countries must find ways to differentiate themselves,…
