Expanded Panama Canal ushers in new era of global trade
From Caribbean News Now PANAMA CITY, Panama — The expanded Panama Canal is now officially open for business. During Sunday’s official inauguration ceremony, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela and Panama Canal administrator and CEO Jorge L. Quijano spoke to a…
Impact of BREXIT on the Caribbean’s tourism industry
By Wilson Jn. Baptiste From St Lucia News Online The immediate impact of BREXIT on the Caribbean’s tourism sector may not be a reduction of arrivals from the UK to the Caribbean resorts. The impact may have to do with…
Antigua: Local businesses defrauded by cyber criminals
From Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy Antigua and Barbuda The Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) is warning Antiguan businesses to be aware of a scam that re-directs payments for invoices submitted by email….
Cayman updates copyright for digital age
By Mark Dugdale From IP Pro The Internet The Cayman Islands has taken its first steps to modernise its intellectual property laws with the introduction of a new copyright bill that takes effect from 30 June. From 30 June, the…
St. Kitts: Health Minister denies stem cell involvement
From St Kitts & Nevis Observer Describes hospital CMO’s retirement as ‘expected’ Minister of State with Responsibility for Health Hon. Senator Wendy C. Phipps issued a press release on Thursday evening denying that neither the St. Kitts and Nevis government…
Caribbean workers played vital role in the construction of Panama Canal
From Guyana Chronicle – UNESCO The extraordinary history and heritage associated with the construction of the Panama Canal has been recorded since the 19th century, through a magnificent collection of stamps, archival records and photographs, which have been inscribed on…
BREXIT’s implications for the Caribbean, as Jamaica establishes Commission
By Denis Chabrol From Demerara Waves University of the West Indies (UWI) International Relations Professor, Mark Kirton said Jamaica, which is about to assess its place in the Caribbean regional integration movement, would likely consider Britons’ vote to leave the…
Cayman Islands: Recalls – Kelloggs Snacks, Bolthouse Farms, Great Grains, Nature Valley
From Foster’s Food Fair Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out by email ([email protected]) or by phone (345-945-3663). Great Grains Protein Blend Foster’s Food Fair – IGA would like to announce that Post…
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England out of Euro 16 : England 1-2 Iceland By Phil McNulty From BBC Iceland’s equaliser was scored two minutes after England took the lead England suffered their worst humiliation since they were knocked out of the 1950 World Cup…
Cayman seeks opportunity in Brexit aftermath
From IFC Review Cayman Islands leaders are seeking silver linings amid global political and economic turmoil in the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, reports the Cayman Compass. The Brexit referendum result Friday immediately led to the…
