Puerto Rico’s First Lady promotes community gardens, starting with her backyard
By Julie Wright, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Caribbean Puerto Rico’s First Lady is a big fan of the home garden, and actually, the garden at the governor’s mansion, called La Fortaleza, is part of USDA’s national garden movement. First Lady…
Caribbean country places on unfriendliest cities in the world list
From Caribbean360 NEW YORK, United States, Thursday August 21, 2014 – The Caribbean lit up Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Survey like a damp matchstick, failing to secure a place among the world’s friendliest cities and having the…
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Barbados Manufacturers’ Association – stuck in the mud of bygone times
By Patrick Hoyos From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday August 21, 2014 – Fifty years on, the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA) is still asking for market protection. Sad, but true. No, not asking. Demanding. Demanding it not with logic but vitriol,…
Carey’s Karma Closet consigns for CICC
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman: 20 August 2014 Carey’s Karma Closet, a women’s designer consignment store, has again racked up another donation of almost $1,300 to the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, along with continuous donations of clothing, through its ongoing philanthropic…
New 2014 Cayman Islands Junior Achievement Board elected
The 2014/2015 Junior Achievement of the Cayman Islands Board has recently re-elected Mr Paul Byles as its President, along with several long standing Board members: Vice President Brendalee Scott-Novak of Rotary Central joined by other Rotarians, Treasurer Martin Ruben, Marilyn…
Canadian interior designer launches new line inspired by the Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman (21 August 2014) – A Toronto-based interior designer, Kate Thornley-Hall, has launched a collection of home products entirely inspired by the Cayman Islands. The Kate Thornley-Hall Cayman Islands Collection includes contemporary wool and silk hand-woven carpets made in…
Caribbean villa places in the world’s top 10 most expensive hotel suites
From The Daily Herald NEW YORK, United States–For most of us, the notion of a night at one of the world’s top 10 most expensive hotel suites is no more than a flight of fancy, the more so given that…
Margaritaville Caribbean partners With Wyndham on timeshare resort
By Avia Collinder, Business Reporter The Jamaica Gleaner Margaritaville Caribbean Limited will roll out its next concept restaurant on the island of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands where it is partnering with Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) to establish…
Plaque commemorates Caribbean contribution to building the Panama Canal
From Da Vibes 15 August 2014 marks 100 years since the Panama Canal became operational. Built over the course of 10 years, following previous failed attempts, the Panama Canal helped connect distant countries, boost trade and open up the world….
Virgin Holidays awards us$33,000 in scholarships to 7 Caribbean nationals studying hospitality & tourism
From Barnacle MIAMI, FL (Aug. 19, 2014) – Virgin Holidays, through its longstanding partnership with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF), has awarded US$33,000 to seven Caribbean nationals pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality…
