International tourism hits record 1.2 billion in 2015, UN reports
From Caribbean News Now MADRID, Spain — International tourism grew by 4.4 percent last year to a record 1.184 billion as calculated by overnight visitors to international destinations, 50 million more than in 2014, and the sixth consecutive year of…
Casino sues cybersecurity firm for ‘woefully inadequate’ investigation
By Erin E. Harrison, From Editor in Chief, Legaltech News Affinity Gaming filed a lawsuit against Trustwave alleging the firm’s work was ‘grossly negligent’ data breach investigation involving 300,000 customers. A Las Vegas casino operator that filed a lawsuit against…
OUR CARIBBEAN: Sovereignty and burden of women
By Rickey Singh, From Nation News Barbados It is to be expected that academics and students of the Cave Hill Campus would be involved in the programme of activities being finalised for Barbados’ celebration of its first half-century of political…
Caribbean Maritime Institute accused of employing unqualified and inexperienced educators
From Jamaica Gleaner The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is being accused of employing unqualified and inexperienced people to teach its students and breaching international guidelines. Auditor General Pamela Munroe Ellis made the disclosure in a report on an activity-based audit,…
Celltick partners with Cable & Wireless to bring Startscreen to Android devices
San Francisco, Calif. – Celltick, a global leader in mobile marketing announces a partnership with leading Caribbean and Latin American network provider, Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W). C&W will provide a branded, localized and customized version of Celltick’s Start on…
F3 Capital raises concerns on Vantage’s tactics to keep secrets in US bankruptcy proceedings
HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Chapter 11 reorganization plan of Offshore Group Investment Limited (“OGIL”), its parent being Vantage Drilling Company (“Vantage”), was confirmed on January 14, 2016 at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware. Hours…
Cayman Islands Premier speaks at 2016 Fidelity Economic Outlook Conference
2016 Fidelity Cayman Economic Outlook Conference By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 9 a.m., Tuesday, 19 January, 2016 I am keenly interested that Cayman Economic Outlook has chosen to address the question of “Inequality” this year. I understand…
Cayman Islands electricity customers benefit from low fuel prices
Customers across Grand Cayman continue to pay less for electricity. That’s because they are enjoying the benefit of lower fuel costs resulting from reduced global fuel prices. The average price per Imperial Gallon of fuel decreased 32% to $2.15 at the…
The Cayman Islands partners with Appy Couple to debut “Paradise Collection”
First-Ever Destination-Inspired Series Allows for a Seamless & Stylish Wedding Planning Experience Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, January 13, 2016 – Renowned for its endless stretch of warm sand and sea, lending the perfect natural backdrop for destination weddings, the Cayman…
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St. Lucia [and Cayman Islands] out of Caribbean Cup By Terry Finisterre, Sports Correspondent From St Lucia News online Saint Lucia is one of six Caribbean Football Union member territories not participating in the 2016-2017 Scotiabank Men’s Caribbean Cup. A…





