Electronic equipment hidden in suitcase to evade duty is costly
If Andrew Hamilton had declared his electronic equipment he was carrying in his suitcase when he returned to Grand Cayman from Tampa USA he would have had to pay CI$3,499.16. Instead, he now has to pay CI$13,996.54 within three months…
Cayman Islands’ CCC gets online praise
Caribbean Canvas Company (CCC) has received some rave reviews on Trip Advisor “Wearing Cayman on your Sleeve” 5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2013 From Dpkai65, Bellport, New York CCC simply has some of the best clothing, bags and…
Auditions at Cayman Drama Society for Shakespeare
The Cayman Drama Society is holding auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Sept 17 (Tue) and Sept (18) at 7:30pm at The Prospect Playhouse. Performance date are November 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Dec 1,…
Energy Alternatives offer a secure future for the Caribbean
Constant fluctuations in world oil markets, increasing oil prices, and the high dependence on oil imports are severely affecting the sustainable economic growth of the small economies of the Caribbean region. The Caribbean’s challenges of energy dependence and energy security…
NSA’s ‘follow the money’ spies on credit-card transactions: report
By Fran Berkman From Mashable Through a program called “Follow the Money,” the United States National Security Agency spies on international transactions, including credit-card payments and bank activity, according to a new report. This is the latest in a series…
A Caribbean comeback [featuring Dart Realty]
By Anthony Stoeckert From Lodging Magazine Although the Caribbean is still not experiencing pre-recession levels of growth in the hotel industry, the region has seen a recent uptick in partially built properties revving up construction again as new developers with…
Caribbean compromise brings hope in Caracas
By Chris Noon Venezuela signed a deal with Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday to jointly produce gas from three highly prospective offshore fields spanning the maritime border between the two countries in the Caribbean Sea. The news is a boon…
Construction starts on the largest solar park in the Caribbean
From Daily Fusion Wirsol Solar AG, an international solar energy provider, headquartered in Germany, has started with the construction of the biggest solar park of the Caribbean in the Dominican Monte Plata province. The solar park will have a total…
Carwash owner concerned about parking lot washes
From Carwash.com CAYMAN ISLANDS — Auto Spa owner Joey Ebanks is concerned about the image mobile carwashes are having on parking lots. He says although it is convenient it looks bad when tourists see this type of behavior. “There is…
Caribbean Rum Coconut Pound Cake
By Rose Mary Morgan From Just a Pinch Recipes Rose Mary’s Notes: Coconut Cakes is one that is most appreciated in the Southern States & especially the area from which I am from. A coconut cake was always featured during…
