ILO: 90 per cent of domestic workers excluded from social protection
GENEVA (ILO News) – 60 million of the world’s 67 million domestic workers still do not have access to any kind of social security coverage, says a new ILO study entitled “Social protection for domestic workers: Key policy trends and…
FLOW moves call centre to Jamaica, promises more than 350 jobs
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A partnership agreement has been signed between FLOW and Advantage Communications Ltd. (ADV) that sets the stage for the telecommunications company’s multi-million dollar investment to repatriate its call centre to Jamaica, and create 350-plus jobs. Officials of both companies…
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ECLAC supports Saint Lucia’s drive towards renewable energy
ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (ECLAC) SUBREGIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR THE CARIBBEAN The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean is actively supporting the Government of Saint Lucia as the country…
End the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Kenya.
From Walk Free Sandy beaches, turquoise waters… the picture of paradise. The Kenyan coast offers some of the most beautiful locations for people to relax and enjoy their free time. Sadly, the reality for almost one in three young girls,…
ICCI students earn Pride certificates
Twenty International College of the Cayman Islands’ students earned Pride certificates after completing the “Know Your Cayman Islands” training sessions. The Pride workshop was part of an academic seminar course on the history and heritage of the Cayman Islands. “I…
US: Attorney linked to Shkreli resigns from Kaye Scholer
By Christine Simmons, From New York Law Journal Evan Greebel, the attorney who was arrested alongside former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli and charged with wire fraud conspiracy, has resigned from Kaye Scholer. Law firm spokeswoman Andrea Orzehoski said Friday, “He is…
Barbados continues to spend more, earn less
By George Alleyne From Caribbean Life The Barbados government is set to enter a new financial year showing another gaping difference between its spending and the money it expects to take in, with a projected shortfall of Bds$1.6 billion. “It…
What is the OUTLOOK for Caribbean Trade and Business?
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, March 11, 2016. What is the OUTLOOK for Caribbean trade and business? This is the question that the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has attempted to answer through the production of their signature publication the Caribbean Export…
UK: Labour MP Caroline Flint tells Zac Goldsmith to ‘come clean’ over Cayman Islands tax deal
By PIPPA CRERAR From Evening Standard UK A senior member of Parliament’s public spending watchdog today called on Zac Goldsmith to “come clean” over his use of a company in the Cayman Islands to buy and sell his homes. Labour former…
TCI CJ Ramsey Hale: $1.5m Clyde Robinson ‘land flipping’ case reopened
By John Toner From Turks and Caicos Weekly News The controversial “land flipping” case involving former Director of Planning Clyde Robinson has been sent for review. The Court of Appeal ruled that Chief Justice Ramsey Hale did not apply the…
