9 of the world’s most controversial foods
By Tamara Hinson, for CNN Green sea turtle is a delicacy in Cayman Islands, though travelers are advised to avoid it Shark fin still consumed regularly in China, though hotels and airlines have recently removed the dish from menus Gorillas…
Permaculture poised to conquer the Caribbean
By Mark Olalde From IPS “You can start in your backyard, so there’s no cost. You can implement certain parts of it in your apartment…If you have a porch with some sunlight, you can plant something there and start thinking…
Fisheries Ministers consider regional coral reef plan of action
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (CRFM)–Fisheries ministers from member states of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) met at Fort Young Hotel, in Roseau, Dominica, on Friday, May 23, 2014, for the Eight Meeting of the CRFM Ministerial Council. According to CRFM’s…
The cocktail party with a twist is back!
Ice on Ice National Gallery Thursday May 29 6pm-9pm We are challenging you to raise money for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society! Those who raise $500 to donate will receive two complimentary tickets to Ice on Ice. Prizes will be…
USDA Cocoa Borlaug Fellowship programme 2014 for Latin American & the Caribbean
From Opportunity Desk Deadline: June 27, 2014 USDA, in cooperation with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), is now accepting applications from candidates in six Latin American and Caribbean countries for 2014 Cocoa Borlaug Fellowships. The FAS Global Cocoa Initiative, under…
Ground beef recall linked to 11 illnesses in four [US] states
By Jenn Harris From Los Angeles Times At least 11 people in four states have been infected with E. coli-related illnesses linking back to the 1.8 million pounds of ground beef recalled by a Detroit packing company Monday, according to…
Slow food in Grand Cayman
By Emily Elyse Miller From Trends on Trends Don’t say I didn’t warn you because after reading this you’re going to end up packing your bags and moving to Grand Cayman. I mean I don’t even need to do that…
Camana Bay in Grand Cayman: Miami connections, local flavours
By Laine Doss From Miami New Times Just about an hour’s flight from Miami lies Grand Cayman, the largest of three islands that make up the Cayman Islands. Grand Cayman is best known for two things — beautiful beaches and…
Fortune Cookie: An Italian banker’s tribute to a pioneer
By Sourish Bhattacharyya From Daily Mail UK This is a story in many parts, which starts in the Cayman Islands, where an Italian banker meets an Indian from Calgary, Canada, also working in a financial institution, and the two fall in…
Latin America and the Caribbean redouble efforts to eradicate hunger
REPORT from Food and Agriculture Organization Relief Web President of Chile, FAO Director-General, Vice President of Venezuela and representatives of the 33 countries gather for FAO regional conference Santiago de Chile – Representatives of all countries in Latin America and…
