Wambach leaves as a legend
From CONCACAF NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Abby Wambach left the beautiful game in her own inimitable way Wednesday night. After making a final appearance for the United States women’s national team, she told the world, “Bourbon Street, watch out,” referring…
Olwomen story of the week
7 Worth-Remembering Movies like the Last Song – That Is How I Feel you, Go On ! By Jenny Smith From Olwomen In the list of movies to watch, movies like the last song is one such suggestion you can…
Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean warns of high number of femicides
By Jennifer Kennedy From Latin Correspondence The Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has warned about the region’s high number of femicides. Last month, the Gender Equality Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC complied…
Seduced and Abandoned by Victoria’s Secret’s Fleshy Fashion Parade
From The Daily Beast Received wisdom has it that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a night of pert, bouncy demi-porn. But it feels more celebratory than masturbatory. In a world where objectifying women is increasingly frowned upon, the Victoria’s…
Pentagon: All US military positions to open to women, ‘No exceptions’
From Newsmax The U.S. military will open up all its positions — including front-line combat roles — to women, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Thursday, in a sweeping move that ends centuries of tradition. “I am announcing my decision ….
Draw Determines Groups and Schedule for the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship
Miami, FL (Monday, November 23, 2015) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today conducted the draw for the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, at the InterContinental Doral in greater Miami. The draw, which…
OUR CARIBBEAN: Politics and leading women
By Rickey Singh, From Nation News Barbados FOR THE first time in any year since the dawn of political independence in the Caribbean region in the 1960s, a trio of leading women politicians – all current parliamentarians – find themselves on the…
Female indecently assaulted in Cayman Islands
From RCIPS Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 3:12 PM The RCIPS is investigating a report of Indecent Assault which occurred at approximately 5.30 am on Tuesday 13th October in the vicinity of Bonneville Drive and the entrance to The Shore’s, West…
Third CWSDC addresses Caribbean women’s leadership
By United and Strong Inc. The empowerment of women has been long accepted as vital to the achievement of comprehensive development in the Caribbean.Gender equality and empowerment are key markers in the United Nations millennium and sustainable development goals. This…
Cayman Islands: Caymanian Bar Association 27th Anniversary Gala
The Caymanian Bar Association (CBA) held its 27th Anniversary Gala on 12 September 2015 at the Marriott Hotel. Winston Connolly MLA and past Council Member of the CBA was the master of ceremonies for the evening. With over 170 guests…
