Cayman’s professional accountants announce first CEO
February 21, 2014. George Town, Grand Cayman: The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants (CISPA), one the largest and longest established professional societies in the Cayman Islands is pleased to announce that Sheree Ebanks has been appointed as CISPA’s first…
CARICOM accused of ‘hypocrisy’ relating to St Kitts/Nevis and Venezuela political
From Caribbean360 KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The leader of the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Arnhim Eustace, has accused the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) of “hypocrisy” in relation to its response to the political situations in St. Kitts and Nevis…
More condemnation for Venezuela government as conflict continues
From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday February 24, 2014, CMC – An Inter-American group has called on the authorities in Venezuela to “urgently seek mechanisms and solutions” to prevent a downward spiral of conflict in the country. The Friends of the…
Jamaica to decriminalise marijuana by yearend
From Caribbean360 Last year, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries agreed to discuss the issue of decriminalizing marijuana for health reasons at their inter-sessional summit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in March. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday February 24, 2014, CMC – The…
Caribbean Contribution to Black History
By Tony Best From the New York Carib News Law, government, Literature, Politics, science and economy, indeed in every area of life When the U.S. Postal Service recently issued a stamp commemorating the life and accomplishment of Shirley Chisholm, the…
Scientists blasts plans for Nicaraguan Grand Canal
By Richard Stone From Science Magazine A group of scientists are fighting plans by the Nicaraguan government for a canal that would open a direct route for ships to pass between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Such a…
Sharks may hold key to hurricane forecasts
By Ken Kaye, From Sun Sentinel They’re called ocean weathermen. More than 750 sharks, tarpon, tuna and billfish, fitted with satellite-linked tags, are providing scientists with data on temperature and salinity at various depths in the Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean….
Digicel’s F1RST out the blocks
Zen nightclub [in Trindad] was transformed into an exciting and interactive Experience Zone on Tuesday, February 18 on the occasion of the launch of F1RST’s mobile app. F1RST is the first “Caribbean built” cutting edge technological advancement that consists of…
Cayman Judge ‘suspicious’ but accused acquitted
Grand Court Justice Malcolm Swift acquitted Patrick Elbert McField of handling stolen goods even though he said he had “considerable suspicion that McField had bought the [stolen goods – in this case a bike] knowing it was stolen”. However he…
Weekly News from National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NG)
The NC had special visitors here at the Gallery on Monday, 17th February for Happy Seniors Morning. Over 30 seniors visited from the Elmslie Memorial United Church and Church of God. The Happy Seniors enjoyed taking part in creative art…
