Coast Guard repatriates 69 Cuban, Haitian migrants
From Houston Chronicle MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has repatriated 69 migrants from Haiti and Cuba. Twenty-six Haitian migrants were transported to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, on Thursday. Forty-three Cuban migrants were repatriated to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, on Tuesday….
Eighteen Jamaican and Caribbean villages to be declared as IIPT/Skal Peace Villages
From ETN Global Travel Industry News STOWE, Vermont & TORREMOLINOS, Spain – The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) and Skal International are proud to announce that eighteen villages of Jamaica and the Caribbean will be declaring themselves as…
Passport application process changed by UK
Changes to Passport Services for British Nationals The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas. Previously, during the hurricane season, applicants were able to send a copy of their passport with their…
New documentary about Trinidadian “Hero”
From South Florida Caribbean News “HERO” portrays the life of Justice Ulric Cross – World War II navigator, jurist and diplomat PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – A documentary film inspired by the life of West Indian war hero, jurist and diplomat Ulric…
Help for nesting turtles
This week, GIS Spotlight supports turtle nesting, revisits handicapped parking and takes another look at helping job seekers. Development of the beach can impact natural sea turtle nesting routines. Join us to see the Department of Environment’s efforts to deal…
Caribbean Carnival to review parade safety following teen’s death on Saturday
From Globalpost TORONTO – Organizers of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival say they will scrutinize parade safety in their annual review, following the death of a young man on the weekend. “We had a three-hour meeting this morning,” said organizer Chris Alexander…
Cayman funerals for July 2013
Phillis Viola McLean 6 Aug 1923 – 7 Jul 2013 Gun Bay Kathleen Alea Scott – 6 Jul 2013 Watering Place William Lemul Lawson – 7 Jul 2013 USA Patrick Manley Delapenha …
New Board of Directors for Port
The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands has a new Board of Directors. Errol Bush takes up the position of chairman replacing John Henry Ebanks. Deputy Chairman is Gerry Kirkconnell who replaces Carlton Powery. Mr. Kirkconnell also serves as the…
The Island Soul Festival looks at Caribbean culture with fresh eyes
By Chris Dart From Torontoist This year’s edition of the Island Soul festival will emphasize French-speaking Caribbean culture. Now in its 16th year, Harbourfront Centre’s Island Soul festival, which takes place this weekend, picks up where Caribana (or, um, the…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
