New strategic direction on agenda of Caribbean Fisheries Ministers
Policymakers aim to boost standard of living of fisherfolk, particularly in small-scale fisheries CRFM fishermenBelize City, Belize Wednesday, May 29, 2013 – The Seventh Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) opens at 9:00 a.m….
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s backyard farming project a major success
From Bahama islandsinfo Members of the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority plant a key lime tree at the campus of the Willamae Pratt Centre for Girls. NASSAU, Bahamas — On May 18th 2013, in commemoration of…
Doula Delight: Birth practices which are demonstrably harmful and should not be done
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: Care in Normal Birth: A Practical Guide (1996) Category B: Birth Practices Which Are Demonstrably Harmful and Should Not Be Done In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) assembled birth experts from around the world to identify…
McLaughlin: “..electorate is often more in tune with the issues..”
Speech Delivered by Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA on the Occasion of the Swearing-In of the Premier and Ministers of Cabinet Wednesday, 29th May 2013 Good Morning Ladies and Gentleman, Let me first say how proud I am of…
Cayman’s Treveen is Caribbean’s next top model
Caribbean’s Next Top Model (CNTM), Cycle 1 is the first cycle of the Caribbean reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of Caribbean’s Next Top Model, and a chance to begin their career in…
Dolphins to host Youth Football Summer Camps
Dolphins to host Youth Football Summer Camps around South Florida and Cayman Summer camps cater to boys and girls, ages 5-15, and include a week-long football and cheerleader experience emphasizing teamwork building and the importance of education. The Miami Dolphins…
Must love dogs
Nimi Kurian From The Hindu If you are a dog lover or even if you are not one these books are sure to thrill you. Here is a long list of books and there is a common thread that runs…
Cayman’s Fire Chief retires
Mr. Dennom Bodden retires from the Cayman Islands Fire Service The Ministry of Tourism & Development is saying farewell to Mr. Dennom Bodden after 40 plus years of dedicated service. Mr. Bodden moved up through the ranks and was promoted…
School garden plants healthy eating
By Paul Swiech, Palm Beach Post BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — About 440 students of Pepper Ridge Elementary School spent part of May 13 digging in dirt and planting and watering strawberry, green pepper, tomato, cucumber and watermelon plants. The goal is…
Swearing in Ceremony for New Government
With dark clouds overhead and rain beginning to fall one can only hope that this is not a bad omen for the Cayman Islands new government. However, Alden McLaughlin in his speech said rain was a blessing and therefor “we…
