Warm people, breathtaking scenery in Cuba
By John Schneider, For the Lansing State Journal Tell someone you’re going to Cuba and two subjects are likely to arise within the first 20 seconds of that conversation: cars and cigars. That’s no surprise. The iconic image of Havana…
Discovering the Caribbean: Dominica’s discovery
By Jerome Harewood From The West India Committee Caribbean history and culture is woven together with influences from countries across the globe but the region is often seen as detached from the rest of the world. How much do we…
Beach to the converted: Barbados is ready for its Canadian comeback
By Jessica Leigh Johnston From National Post Driving across the middle of Barbados, wrapping up a day-long tour of the easternmost Caribbean nation, I look out the window at the small, neat homes and query Randy, the driver: “Everything here…
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Cayman Islands finance minister says duty allowance will not be raised Marco Archer, Cayman Islands Minister of Finance, told the Legislative Assembly (LA) there would be no change to the current duty allowance of $350 as the government could not…
Sharing the Cayman Islands through ‘Made in Cayman’
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (17 April 2015) Visitors to the Cayman Islands engage in a variety of activities whilst on vacation by sampling local culture and buying keepsakes that are unique to the destination. This is a daily opportunity to…
NASA astronaut launches to space station, his home for an entire year
By Amanda Wills & Andrew Freedman From Mashable NASA astronaut Scott Kelly launched to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz rocket on Friday for a year-long mission that will reveal more about humans in space and get us…
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Former Cayman Islands Minister back in court again on drink related charges Former Deputy Premier Rolston Anglin lost his licence for a year after pleading guilty to drink driving in 2012 after a much publicized lead up when he was…
USA. Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Anthem of the Seas
There’s a used tune in the air today as global cruise line Royal Caribbean International officially took delivery of its 23rd ship, Anthem of the Seas. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain officially received the used…
Local Cayman Islands dive operator honoured at Beneath the Sea show
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 13 April, 2015 – Dive hotelier and enthusiast Keith Sahm, General Manager of the award winning Sunset House hotel and Sunset Divers, has been recognized with a prestigious award at the 2015 Beneath the Sea show….
Dominica offers a fresh Caribbean Spring Break Escape with Festivals, Films, Arts and Fun!
ROSEAU, Dominica, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Spring has sprung on the Caribbean island of Dominica, and with it a schedule brimming with fun and festivals. Events such as DOMFESTA, Hike Fest and Jazz ‘n Creole invite visitors the world…





