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A wanted war criminal. A private jet. A betrayal of justice

From Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United  A war criminal walks free, mass graves of migrants are uncovered, and Europe keeps funding Libya’s brutal detention system.   Today, on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, we honor…

Scotia Launches Strategic Balanced Portfolios in Cayman

March 13 2025 George Town, Cayman – Scotia Global Asset Management (SGAM) has announced thelaunch of the Scotia Strategic Portfolios for investors seeking comprehensive andconvenient solutions to earning income and building wealth over the long-term. The Strategic Portfolios comprise two…

The EU and OECS Commission Host Regional Training on Climate Finance to Strengthen Investment Partnerships

Climate Change From OECS The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, successfully concluded a regional climate finance training workshop titled “Designing Bankable Project Proposals to Scale Up Access to Climate Finance.” The workshop, held…

IMF Egypt / Lebanon / Thailand

An IMF team is headed to Lebanon to assess the country’s economy, a spokesperson for the Fund said Thursday, (March 6) in Washington, D.C. The Fund will also be ready to help Lebanon after the formation of a new government. Lebanon…

Cayman: CIBC Caribbean Fraud alert: We’ll never ask you for this

If you’ve received these communications, it could be fraud Don’t be fooled by an imposter, report suspicious activity immediately at [email protected] or call 1 866 743-2257.

Cayman: Public Service Pensions Ex-Gratia Uplift Announced

Government has announced ex-gratia uplift payments for eligible public service pensioners. Minimum cumulative monthly pension will move from twelve hundred and fifty dollars ($1250.00) to fifteen hundred dollars ($1500.00). The uplift will be processed for qualifying pensioners as part of the…

Development Bank of Jamaica signs Memorandum of Understanding with Caribbean Export to Launch Corporate Venturing (Pilot) Programme

From Caribbean Export February 24, 2025, Kingston, Jamaica.-The Development Bank of Jamaica today (February 24) signed an Agreement with the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) for the introduction of a grant funding initiative aimed at driving Corporate Venturing and…

Cayman: Public Advisory on Keeping Large Sums of Cash

From RCIPS In light of recent robbery incidents affecting businesses and members of the public, the RCIPS is reminding the pubic to be wary of keeping large amounts of money on your person or in easily accessible locations. In addition,…

OECS Commission Announces Virtual Information Sessions for Window 2 Call for Proposals on the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission invites Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the fisheries, marine/coastal tourism, and waste management sectors in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to attend two virtual information sessions on the Window 2 Call for Proposals of…

How Unsecured Business Loans Can Fuel MSME Growth?

Imagine having the financial freedom to expand a business, explore new markets, or invest in cutting-edge technology without needing to pledge collateral. This is what unsecured business loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) provide. Let’s delve deeper into…