Cayman Islands Chief Justice establishes Education Committee
With a view to further promoting excellence and efficiency in the administration of justice for the people of the Cayman Islands, Chief Justice the Hon. Anthony Smellie, QC, today announced the formation of the Judicial Education Committee (the JEC), a…
Cayman Islands Elections Office gets ready for Wed. May 24th 2017 General Elections
George Town, Cayman Islands, 2016 The Elections Office team has already begun its preparations for the 2017 General Elections. Training of elections workers has already started and a series of public awareness campaigns is set to begin. A focus of…
Wade’s mission to seek out man-eating sea monsters takes him to the Caribbean
By Diana Duel From Hartford Pets Examiner Professional angler Jeremy Wade’s lust for adventure sent him on a mission to learn more about the legendary Lusca Monster renowned for attacking swimmers and divers in the Bahamas. Results of that quest were featured…
Caribbean-UK Forum produces tangible outcomes for region
From DailyHerald GRAND BAHAMA, Bahamas–The UK has reaffirmed its continued commitment to the sustainable development of the Caribbean region, pledging to increase development support over the next four years to the tune of 360 million pounds sterling (US $521 million)…
Sadiq Khan sworn in as new London mayor
From BBC Newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan has been formally signed in to the role at a Southwark Cathedral ceremony. Mr Khan said: “I’m determined to lead the most transparent, engaged and accessible administration… and to represent every single community,…
Zika registration mandatory in Caribbean Netherlands
From The Daily Herald St Maarten THE HAGUE–Formal registration of the Zika virus will become mandatory for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the Netherlands as of September 1, but not for all Zika patients. Dutch Minister of Public Health, Wellbeing…
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Caribbean countries aim to seek compensation for climate chang
From The Daily Herald PHILIPSBURG–Compensation from industrial nations will be sought by Caribbean nations for losses related to global warming, especially for its impact on the region’s mainstay – tourism. Caribbean representatives are slated to meet in Mexico in June…
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U.S. pledges to work with Caribbean, Central America to lower energy costs
From News Americas Now News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. May 6, 2016: The United States says it is committed to working with the Caribbean and Central American to lower energy costs to nationals. The commitment came as Vice President Joe…
Trinidad and Tobago civil society organisations prepare to take action on climate change as global agreement signed
Port of Spain, 06 May 2016 – Adapting to the impacts of climate change is a priority under the United Nations Paris Climate Agreement, which has been signed by 177 countries, including several Caribbean countries. Saint Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts…
48 Cuban migrants land in Cayman Islands
Forty-eight Cuban migrants recently entered local waters aboard a makeshift vessel. They arrived in Cayman Brac on May 1st and were met by local authorities. The following morning they departed Cayman Brac having expressed the desire to continue their journey,…
