September 24, 2023

Kia announces 2024 Niro Plug−In Hybrid pricing

Kia America Kia America is pleased to announce pricing for the 2024 Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). Entering the second model year of its second generation, the capable crossover is available in three distinct powertrains (HEV, PHEV, EV), with the PHEV rated at 33 miles of all-electric range[1] and 510 miles of total driving range[2]. The Niro […]

Cayman: RBC Invests with Private Banking Expansion in Camana Bay

Ceremonial Moment: Chris Ronald, RBC’s Head of Caribbean (centre right), prepares to cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of RBC’s new Private Banking Office in Camana Bay. Also pictured from left: Dwight Burrows, Regional Vice President, Private Banking; Khadene Lobban, Branch Manager; Joe Olivier, Regional Vice President, Personal and Commercial Banking; Ericka Rolle, […]

St. K&N: Contributors to Social Security to receive $1000 as Workers Bonus

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, 20TH SEPTEMBER 2023 —Prime Minister and Minister of Social Security, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced the payment of $1000 to contributors to the Social Security Fund to include Pensioners and active workers as part of the Government’s RESET initiatives for the fortieth anniversary of independence. This Workers Bonus will be paid to […]

Statement by St. K&N Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew’s at the General Debate of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

“Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.”  Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, It is my honour, in this my second year as the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, to join with members of the […]

Cayman Government offers significant concessions to Caymanian home buyers

Grand Cayman, Saturday, 23 September 2023 – Premier Hon. Wayne Panton presented a proposal to Parliament on Friday, 22 September that further revises the existing concessions for prospective Caymanian homeowners. The Government’s expansive proposal would make it easier for more Caymanian families to be able to own their own homes. Premier Panton, who also serves as […]

Renewed focus on Primary Health Care key to resilient, inclusive health systems: PAHO Director  

Speaking at UNGA, PAHO Director highlights need for new models of health financing, decentralized services, expanded health workforce, and strengthened digital and medical technology Washington, DC, 21 September, 2023 (PAHO) – A fundamental change in health priorities with a renewed focus on Primary Health Care is crucial to ensure post-pandemic recovery and achieve global health targets, underscored […]

Rep. Gaetz to Newsmax: House trying to ‘Correct’ McCarthy ‘Failures’

Screenshot By Nicole Wells From Newsmax Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., told Newsmax Friday that House Republicans are racing against the clock on the budget crisis to “correct” the “failures” of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., whom he’s been openly critical of for some time. “The issue is Kevin McCarthy purposefully backed us up against the wall where government funding was running […]

2023 USA-Caribbean Investment Forum Recap

From CAIPA – Invest In Caribbean The USA Caribbean Investment Forum took place over two days last week at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square. The event, hosted by the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) in partnership with representatives of the CARICOM Consular Corps (namely, the Consulates General of Trinidad & Tobago, […]

Cayman: OMB annual report for 2022

Ombudsman Cayman Islands | Message from the Ombudsman The year 2022 is best described as a “reset” year. It commenced with a number of staff vacancies created by the loss of several key posts during 2022 and from the previous year. The hardships created by this unprecedented knowledge-drain also created an opportunity to take stock […]

Chabad.org says, “It’s all up to you now!”

It’s all up to you now. Everything about the awesome day of Yom Kippur points to you. In times of old, one High Priest, serving one G‑d, on behalf of His one people, in His one Temple, on His one holiest day, sought G‑d’s atonement for the entire world. Today, one person, with one turn of his or her personal page, doing one good deed, or even making […]