Cayman Islands government announce applications open for medical specialization scholarships
The Ministry of Education and the Health Services Authority are pleased to announce that the scholarship application process for the doctors’ specialisation program is now open and will run through January 31, 2016. As was recently announced in the media,…
United Airlines celebrates 15 Years of Service to Grand Cayman
GRAND CAYMAN, Dec. 11, 2015 – United Airlines is celebrating 15 years of service to Grand Cayman. The airline operates weekly flights (on Saturdays) between Grand Cayman International Airport and its Houston Intercontinental Airport hub, with onward connections to cities…
Australian trial over ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny Depp’s dogs not yet over
By Conviron Altatis From International Business Times Amber Heard was previously accused of smuggling their Yorkshire terriers Pistol and Boo into Australia on a private jet when she visited Johnny Depp, who was filming “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men…
Universal health coverage saves lives, alleviates poverty and boosts growth
The ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, has issued a short statement for Universal Health Coverage Day, which was, Saturday 12 December. Message by Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General on the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day12 December 2015 On Universal Health Coverage…
NOAA awards more than $8 million for coral reef conservation
From NOAA December 10, 2015 NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is awarding more than $8.4 million in grants and cooperative agreements, this year, to support conservation projects and scientific studies that benefit coral reef management across seven U.S. states and…
ILO and Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies update collaboration
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has extended its collaboration with the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies for a further three-year period. Last week, the ILO renewed its agreement with the College, which includes a commitment to the ILO…
1.7 million people joined the ranks of the unemployed in 2015 in Latin America & Caribbean
The ILO’s 2015 Labour Overview indicates that the economic slowdown has caused a rise in unemployment, particularly among women and young people, and there are signs of increased informality. The situation is worrying and poses policy challenges to the countries…
Cayman FA ejects Webb and battles with government over funds
By Andrew Warshaw From Inside World Football December 10 – Former FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb, the official who swept to prominence promising to clean up the organisation but fooled all those who viewed him as the new white knight of…
Caribbean not happy with draft agreement at COP21
From CARIBBEAN360 PARIS, France, Thursday, December 10, 2015 – As negotiators review a preliminary draft agreement issued yesterday at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 21), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ministers and heads of delegations are pressing for outstanding concerns to…
Managing our most important resource: The Caribbean Sea
By Shereen Ali from T&T guardian The Caribbean Sea is in fact a single large marine ecosystem, but we’re not managing it well. A World Wildlife Fund report released April this year conservatively valued world ocean assets at US$24 trillion—with…