Sailing for Solar: Bringing workshops to Caribbean communities
From indiegogo Help us empower coastal Caribbean communities. The solar sailboat will provide workshops & materials for PV modules, solar cookers & phone chargers. Short Summary I am Dr. Richard Komp, a solar scientist, and I have worked since 1977…
Deputy Governor and CO’s Meetings Dec 2 & 16
Minutes Deputy Governor and Chief Officers’ Meeting 2nd December 2013 Attendees: Deputy Governor; Ms. Jennifer Ahearn; Mr. Stran Bodden; Ms. Dorine Whittaker; Mr. Alan Jones; Mrs. Mary Rodrigues; Mr. Kenneth Jefferson; Mr. Kevin McCormac; Mrs. Kathryn Dinspel- Powell; Mrs. Gloria…
Caribbean Marketplace 2014 a success, says JHTA
By Horace Hines And Mark Cummings from Jamaica Observer MONTEGO BAY, St James President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Evelyn Smith says the island was successfully marketed to the travel trade during this year’s staging of Caribbean…
Bahamas “one gunshot away” from being dropped by cruise lines
From Caribbean360 A US attorney who represents victims of assault on cruises said Nassau was following a path that has led to the removal of other countries from cruising itineraries. NASSAU, Bahamas, Wednesday January 15, 2014 – Florida-based maritime lawyer…
Cayman Islands’ High Rating, Stable Outlook Maintained
Moody’s, one of the world’s foremost financial rating agencies, has maintained its very high rating of Aa3 for the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands has retained the Aa3 rating, and its accompanying stable outlook, continuously since 2000. In its latest…
First National Consultation for the Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network Project
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in collaboration with the Department of Marine Resources will hosted the first Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network (ECMMAN) Project national consultation in St. Kitts and Nevis on Thu January 16, 2014. The meeting was the…
SeaBird Exploration Plc: Contract award
(Thomson Reuters ONE via COMTEX) — 15 January 2014, Limassol, Cyprus SeaBird Exploration Plc (“SeaBird) will, in partnership with Acorn Geophysical Ltd (“Acorn”), commence a project in the Gulf of Guinea. The 3D acquisition program is of approximately 1,500km(2) and…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
MoneyWiz 1.5 for Mac is here – demo version, Cayman Islands Dollar
From MacMegasite Sofia, Bulgaria – SilverWiz Ltd. is thrilled to announce the release of MoneyWiz 1.5.2 for Mac OS X. The update to this personal finance software, adds more than 50 new features and is free for all existing customers….
Grand Cayman: A Guide to Local Favorites
By Catherine at The Squirrel machine Blog (http://www.squirrelmachine.org/) From RumShopRyan Now that the temperatures have reached single digits in New York City, it is just about that time of year when I seek refuge and much needed relaxation in the warmer…
