The Caribbean Exporter of the Year Awards 2016
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, September 19, 2016. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) will host the 2nd Annual Caribbean Exporter of the Year Awards at the Hilton Barbados Resort, Bridgetown Barbados on the evening of September 27, 2016 in recognition of…
Cayman Islands Cabinet to introduce new procurement regime
The Procurement Bill 2016 is being tabled in the Legislative Assembly next month. If enacted later this year, the proposed legislation and regulations will initiate a comprehensive overhaul and harmonisation of the government’s procurement process; making it more accountable, streamlined…
Ericsson and ETECSA strengthen partnership for mobile connectivity in Cuba
Strategic agreements focus on developing new services that will enhance consumer experiences and accessibility Cuban users enjoy superior mobile connectivity experience and high-performing networks, as well as advanced solutions and services Partnership reinforces the existing relationship between the two companies…
Caribbean rum producers to continue pressure on US over subsidies
From Kaieteur News Regional rum producers and their representative association have been lauded by the Trinidad Minister of Trade and Industry for their efforts to improve the global competitiveness of their products. Caribbean rum producers have vowed to continue pressure…
New CBI projects in Dominica to ‘transform economy’
From Caribbean News Now ROSEAU, Dominica — Earlier this month, the government of Dominica signed agreements for three additional major developments under the citizenship by investment (CBI) programme, which it said will “transform the economy”. At a signing ceremony on…
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Cayman Islands Chamber CEO to travel to the Netherlands on Business Incubator Fact Finding Mission
Cayman Islands Chamber CEO Wil Pineau, CCE has made some final preparations for his trip to Eindhoven, Netherlands on September 19th, where he will also be joined by UCCI’s Dr. J.D. Mosley-Matchett. Whilst in Europe Wil will be attending lectures and…
Butterfield aims to expand trust business
By Jonathan Kent, Business Editor From The Royal Gazette Butterfield Bank is eyeing acquisition opportunities in the trust industry after a successful debut for its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Michael Collins, Butterfield’s chief executive officer, said the…
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Silence over Kashmir in the Caribbean, as India seeks the support of OIC states in CARICOM
By Ray Chickrie From Caribbean News Now Kashmir, a disputed territory, claimed by both India and Pakistan, has never been a foreign policy issue for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Guyana is an exception; it has in the past issued statements…
Despite Obama’s claim, US has made wire payments to Iran: Politico
By Eric Mack From Newsmax Barack Obama has claimed the U.S. cannot send wire payments to Iran, justifying his controversial $400 million cash payment in January, but a Treasury Department spokesman said two wire payments were made in the past 14…
Poor service, no money: St. Vincent not putting a cent more in LIAT until service improves
From Caribbean360 KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sunday September 18, 2016 – One of LIAT’s major shareholder governments, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has told the beleaguered airline that it won’t be getting a cent more until service to…
