Cayman Islands government announces Project Future
Full Project Future programme launched by Premier GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – At a press conference on 2 November, 2015, the Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and Deputy Governor the Hon. Franz Manderson unveiled the 51 projects selected by Cabinet to…
Public consultation begins on Cayman Islands National Solid Waste Management Strategy
The public is being asked to provide feedback on the draft National Solid Waste Management Strategy (NSWMS) “the Strategy” for the Cayman Islands beginning October 26th. The consultation period of 26 October to 30 November, 2015 allows the public to…
Cayman Islands: Cruise lines confirm no tendering for megaships
Cayman Islands Minister of Tourism updates cruise lines on port plans Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (26 October, 2015) Tourism Minister Hon. Moses Kirkconnell took the opportunity while attending the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference in Mexico to update cruise…
Cayman Islands workshops to explore emerging trends at Healthcare Conference
Attendees at this year’s Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference, taking place from 29th to 31st October at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, will not only enjoy presentations from some of the world’s top healthcare professionals, they will also be able to participate…
Cayman Islands’ Government’s consolidated financial statements are not reliable
Government’s consolidated financial statements are not reliable The year ending 30 June 2014 was the first year that the Office of the Auditor General was able to obtain enough information to audit the Government’s financial statements, says a recently issued…
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The Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Cayman Islands approves 5MW solar project
Following a comprehensive review, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) proposed by Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) for a 5 megawatt (MW) plant to be built by Entropy Cayman Solar Limited in the district…
International Financial Services sector should change focus from being reactive to proactive
From Caribbean Export Development Agency Bridgetown, BARBADOS, October 27, 2015. The Caribbean Region has to take ownership of regulatory issues affecting the International Financial Services Sector. Stakeholders in the sector must start using their high level of expertise and the…
Economic deceleration affects the region’s labor market in 2015 and unemployment will rise to 6.6%
SANTIAGO (October 27, 2015) The deceleration of economic growth seen during 2015 is affecting labor indicators in the region and will take the urban unemployment rate to 6.6% this year, after marking 6.0% in 2014, according to new estimates released…
Caribbean Employers’ and Workers’ Organizations to meet in Grenada (3-5 November 2015)
From International Labour Organization (ILO) REGIONAL BIPARTITE MEETING: Challenges to CARIFORUM Labour, Private Sector and Employers to fulfil their EPA Obligations* Location: Grenadian by Rex Resorts, Point Salines, Grenada Date: Tuesday, 03 November 2015 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration…
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Cayman Islands appoints new assistant director of environmental health
DEH Gains New Assistant Director The Department of Environmental Health is pleased to welcome Mark Rowlands PEng to the team as the new Assistant Director (Solid Waste). Mr Rowlands joins Director Roydell Carter and fellow DEH Assistant Director Dr Paulino…
