Cayman Islands overall imports recover in the first quarter
The country’s merchandise imports in the quarter ending March 2016 amounted to CI$197.9 million, higher by 11.9% or CI$21.0 million higher compared to the same period in 2015. “I am pleased to note that imports in the first quarter increased,…
2015 Statistics show improvement in Cayman Islands Education
Compendium of Statistics 2015 Shows Improvement in Education Statistics The annual Compendium of Statistics 2015 was released today by the Economics and Statistics Office. The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of statistics from various public and private sector data sources, covering…
UK is still committed to Cayman Islands says OT Minister
From Office of the Premier of the Cayman Islands UK remains committed to Cayman The United Kingdom remains committed to the Cayman Islands and other Overseas Territories as the process for Britain to exit the European Union evolves. Premier Hon….
Exxon-Mobil-Hess confirm that off Guyana coast oil discovery is largest in two years
From MercoPress ExxonMobil and its partner Hess Corp. have announced that the major discovery off the coast of Guyana, in the north of South America and bordering with Venezuela, is a discovery that is much larger than previously expected. The…
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Former Trinidad Prime Minister Patrick Manning dies From Antigua OBSERVER Former Trinidad and Tobago prime minister Patrick Manning died early Saturday after being diagnosed with blood cancer. He was 69. On Friday, his wife, Hazel Manning a former education minister,…
Lessons from The Cayman [Islands]
From The Malarsie Project When I tell people that I scuba dive the most common response is confusion. Most people simply can’t imagine what pleasure there is in diving when you can’t see anything around you in the water. Perhaps…
Gibraltar, Cayman sign MoU on alternative investment funds
By Kirsten Hastings From International Adviser The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has signed an agreement with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (Cima) on the oversight of alternative investment fund managers. The memorandum of understand (MoU) covers the consultation, cooperation,…
Advancing health and wellness as a priority in CARICOM countries development
From St Lucia Times Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, July 1, 2016: Health and wellness are essential factors to the Caribbean region’s development. Taking a very strong stance, Dr C. James Hospedales, Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA),…
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Sanders: Brexit: No one won
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday July 1, 2016 – The result of the British referendum to leave the European Union (EU) has already left a trail of culprits, victims and intended and unintended consequences. Its primary…
UKIP leader Nigel Farage stands down
From BBC Nigel Farage says he is standing down as leader of the UK Independence Party. Mr Farage said his “political ambition has been achieved” with the UK having voted to leave the EU. He said the party was in…
