The best cheeses for tacos: plus 8 cheesy taco filling ideas
THE CHEESEMONGER From thekitchn The other day, I was perusing the internet for some new ideas for an upcoming Super Bowl party. Somehow, after wandering down a meandering web path of odd finger foods and less-than-stellar game day snacks, I…
Initiative to sustain Caribbean HIV responses underway
PHOTO: Minister of Health Alvina Reynolds On Jan. 23 government representatives from the health and finance ministries of eight Caribbean countries joined civil society and international development partners in Gros Islet, St. Lucia to begin two days of deliberations on…
Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina Reef—A Beacon of Hope in the Caribbean
By Lauretta Burke From World Resources Institute A coral reef in Cuba isn’t just a tourist destination—it can be a lesson in effective ecosystem management. I recently visited Cuba at the invitation of “The Ocean Doctor,” an NGO led by…
Dolphin Discovery Cozumel is honored by Princess Cruises at 14TH Annual Cruise Service Awards
Wins Low Volume Tour of the Season: Interactive Dolphin & Manatee Swim & Sea Lion Show Dolphin Discovery Cozumel Honored At Cruise Awards New York, January 29, 2014 – Dolphin Discovery Cozumel, one of Dolphin Discovery Group’s 13 dolphinariums, was…
Royal Navy crew join £60m Caribbean cocaine bust
By LEWIS DEAN From International Business Times Crew of Wave Knight assist US Coast Guard in apprehending drug smugglers off Dominican Republic More than a tonne of cocaine with a UK street value of £60m has been seized in a…
The Cayman Islands welcomes record number of visitors
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (January 28, 2014) Demonstrating the strength of the destination amongst travellers, a record-breaking number of visitors were welcomed to the Cayman Islands in 2013 according to visitor arrival statistics released by the Department of Tourism. The…
Calling companies for women’s expo
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is inviting companies & organisations to take part in the first Wellness of Women (WOW) Exposition to be held in the Cayman Islands. Set for International Women’s Day (IWD), the expo held at the ARC,…
Letter to the Editor
Support for Caribbean children Dear Sir: My name is Kim Jean. I am a proud donor to and ambassador for the Foundation for the Development of Caribbean Children (FDCC). This letter is to gain your support and that of your…
Aetna Buys Reinsurance Coverage
By Zacks Equity From ZACKS U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET – Analyst Report) has announced a five-year reinsurance agreement with Vitality Re V Limited, a newly-formed special purpose insurance company based in the Cayman Islands. The agreement is part…
Guyana minister resigns
By Caribbean News Now contributor GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana’s minister of local government and regional development, Ganga Persaud, resigned on Thursday, citing personal reasons and future commitments. The minister, in a statement, thanked President Donald Ramotar, in whom he expressed…
