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Region fighting losing battle against zika and other mosquito borne diseases
BASSETERRE, St Kitts — According to Dr Joy St John, director of surveillance, disease prevention and control at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the region has been “waging a losing battle and so the battle strategy needs to change…
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Chinese agree to complete Bahamas megaresort
By Nassau Guardian From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie announced during the 2016/2017 Budget Communication in the House of Assembly on Wednesday that an agreement to remobilize the construction and completion of the multi-billion…
Dominica to host first Caribbean Aviation Meetup Conference
Roseau, Dominica – The government of the Commonwealth of Dominica through the Ministry of Tourism and Urban Renewal and Discover Dominica Authority will host the first CARIBBEAN AVIATION MEETUP Conference in Dominica from June 14 – 16, 2016. The CARIBBEAN…
Theranos adds false advertising suit to list of woes
By Cheryl Miller, From The Recorder SACRAMENTO — Six days after Theranos Inc. confirmed it was forced to void thousands of unreliable blood test results, the Palo Alto-based startup was hit Wednesday with a class action complaint alleging fraud, unfair…
Haiti bidding to be the next big thing in Caribbean travel by leaving its troubled past behind
By Caterina Clerici, Kim Wall From Independent UK With its vibrant culture, Creole cuisine and colonial history there is plenty to interest tourists, but politics, a lack of infrastructure and perceived safety concerns still stand in the way ”WELCOME TO THE…
The largest US luxury homebuilder crushed earnings but acknowledged the big problem in the housing market
By Bob Bryan Toll Brothers, the largest luxury homebuilder in the US, reported strong earnings Tuesday but acknowledged one of the biggest problems in the housing market. The homebuilder, which focuses much of its business in the high-end markets in…
Cayman Islands utility company announces a “marginal” rate increase
CUC Base Rate Adjustment – Effective June 1, 2016 The Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved a Base Rate adjustment for Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) in accordance with the Rate Cap Adjustment Mechanism (RCAM) mandated by CUC’s Transmission…
DCI to assist Cayman Islands Red Cross Thrift Shop programme
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI), as part of its social responsibility, will volunteer at the Cayman Islands Red Cross. On Monday, 30 May, DCI will be sending staff members to participate in the Red Cross’s Thrift Shop Community…
Murphy: Grayson lied about hedge fund compensation
By Steven Lemongello From Orlando Sentinel Patrick Murphy is hitting Alan Grayson again at his most sensitive point – Grayson’s hedge fund. The House ethics investigation into Grayson, D-Orlando, has been a thorn in his side in the midst of his…
BVI remains popular for Asian debt capital market deals as Ogier advises Midea’s US$3 billion guaranteed MTN program
BVI continues to be a popular jurisdiction for debt capital market deals in Asia, says Ogier’s Hong Kong team, who have acted as BVI counsel in relation to the establishment of a US$3 billion guaranteed medium term note programme using…
