Full schedule planned for International Men’s Day
The theme of International Men’s Day (IMD) activities in the Cayman Islands this year is “Keeping Men and Boys Safe”. While International Men’s Day is November 19, the local IMD Coordination Committee has planned more than a week of public…
Cayman librarian goes to Blount County, Tennessee, USA
From Joel Davis From The Daily Times Williams named next library director The Blount County Public Library Board of Trustees has picked Kaurri “K.C.” Williams-Cockfield to succeed Kathy Pagle as library director. Board Chair Sharon Hannum made the announcement on…
The Cayman Islands Celebrate Pirates Week 2013 [with schedule of events]
By Kristen Wills From Addison Magazine The Cayman Islands will celebrate the 36th Annual Pirates Week starting Nov. 7. Photo by Juan Jose Marroquin for Red Bull Cayman Islands. Ahoy scallywags, it’s time t’ celebrate! Grab your sword, your tri-cornered…
Citi appointed depositary for 58.com sponsored ADR programme
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 07, 2013– Citi, acting through Citibank N.A., has been appointed by 58.com Inc. (“58.com”), a Cayman Islands registered China based company, as depositary bank for its Level 3 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme. 58.com’s ADR programme was…
Shipping conference & JetBlu increases service
More than 325 shipping executives attended CSA annual conference in Panama Final presentations were completed on Wednesday (Oct 30) afternoon as the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) brought the curtain down on its 43rd AGM in Panama City, where more than…
Trans in Guyana: recognized but not protected
From HuffPost One of the dirty secrets of the LGBT “community” in the U.S.A. is that the “T” — transgender folks — usually get the short end of the stick when they’re addressed at all. So imagine my surprise when…
Twitter shares jump 73% in market debut
From BBC Shares in the micro-blogging site Twitter closed at $44.90, up more than 73% from their initial price of $26 each. That means after its first day as a public company, Twitter is now valued at a little over…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month & Stomach Cancer Awareness
From CTMH (Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital) Lung Cancer Awareness Month November is the official month of lung cancer awareness. Are you at risk for lung cancer? Talk to your doctor if you have any of the below risk factors: Tobacco…
Bahamas denies billionaire designer helped draft stem cell legislation
From Caribbean 360 NASSAU, Bahamas, Wednesday November 6, 2013, CMC – The Bahamas government has denied reports that controversial billionaire fashion designer Peter Nygard had assisted in drafting legislation for stem cell research and centres on the island. “There has…
Trinidad and Tobago among highest cancer mortality rates in the Americas – report
From Caribbean 360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Wednesday November 6, 2013, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago is among three countries with the highest cancer mortality rates in the Americas, according to a new report released by the Pan American Health…
