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Wave moves into the Southeast Caribbean…. Off the coast of Africa By Mike Buresh From NEWS 104.5 WOKV The Atlantic Basin remains pretty quiet. A weak tropical wave is moving into the far Southeast Caribbean, but its low…
A Taste of Jamaica in CAYMAN
From Jamaica Observer Early rains did not damper Independence celebrations in the Cayman Islands last week Friday. What it did was cool things down considerably, allowing patrons dressed for the most part in black, green and gold — the Jamaican…
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Belize Bank seeks to satisfy $27M judgment against Belize Gov’t From OffshoreAlert Following a recent appeals court ruling in Washington, D.C., British businessman Michael Ashcroft’s Belize Bank is attempting to find and seize assets in the United States that belong…
Jack Daniel Distillery, oldest in US, celebrates 150th anniversary
From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN – In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery, the oldest registered distillery in the U.S., Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is celebrating globally. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of Jack Daniel’s Old…
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Grand Cayman: Road closure Friday, 5 August, in central GT Please be advised that all of Cardinal Avenue in Central George Town (from the junction with Edwards to Harbor Drive) will be closed tomorrow, from 7AM – 4PM, for a…
Jamaica is paying its oil debts to Venezuela with food instead of cash
By Alan Hernández, VICE News From Business Insider Jamaica has announced it is going to pay off oil debts it has with Venezuela with food, medication, and fertilizers, instead of cash. The barter agreement comes at a time when Venezuela…
World breastfeeding week in the Cayman Islands
Breastfeed for a more sustainable future. This year’s World Breastfeeding Week focuses on how mothers, by breastfeeding, can play a part in achieving the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a blueprint for global commitment and…
Jamaicans In Cayman Islands gear up for Independence Festival
Jamaicans in the Cayman Islands are gearing up for yet another Independence celebration with all-day festivities on August 5. The Jamaican Independence celebration is an official event held in George Town, and is held under the patronage of the Jamaican…
Alcohol’s cancer risks outweigh any health benefits, study shows
BY MARIA GALLUCCI From Mashable Drinking alcohol is a direct cause of at least seven forms of cancer, and the more you drink, the higher your risk, a new analysis found. The report’s author said she hoped to cut through…
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce hosts first ‘Wine After Hours’
The Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural ‘Wine After Hours’ on Thursday 14th June. The new series of events runs in partnership with Wine School 3, who provide attendees with a collection of fine wines for tasting, as well as…