March 31, 2023

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – MARCH 27, 2023

MARCH 27, 2023 “Forward Momentum” to Seatrade in Fort Lauderdale The Seatrade Cruise Global Conference kicks off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this week from March 27-30. The conference brings together industry experts and executives from all over the world to discuss the future of cruising, the latest trends, and innovations. With the theme “Forward Momentum”, this year’s conference […]

Investors in biggest rush to cash since COVID

By Lee Barney From Newsmax Concerns of an economic slowdown are prompting investors to park cash in money market funds in the biggest rush since COVID broke out, according to Bank of America Strategists, Bloomberg reports. In the week through Wednesday, global cash funds took in nearly $143 billion of inflows, the biggest amount since March 2020. In […]

Cayman Government monitoring Sargassum blooms

The Cayman Islands Government is monitoring the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt – a patch of seaweed stretching more than 5,000 miles and estimated to weigh more than 10 million tonnes – which is currently drifting through the Caribbean Sea towards the Gulf of Mexico. The Department of Environment (DoE) and Cayman Islands National Weather Service […]

AACT Online Roundtable: THE PENGUIN PROJECT, Tuesday, March 21

What started in 2004 at just one Peoria theatre has evolved into a national organization with over fifty chapters across the country. Connect with The Penguin Project administrators from across the country to learn tips for improving your chapter or launching your organization’s program. AACT Webinars are virtual presentations and workshops, using Zoom, featuring knowledgable theatre experts. You’ll […]

“Evolving Risks: The way forward for the Cayman Islands”- Premier Panton at RFCEO

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the 2023 Royal Fidelity Cayman Economic Outlook Conference. This year marks the 20th year of the conference. On behalf of all members of my Government, we wish to extend our sincere congratulations to the organisers, Royal Fidelity and in particular, Mr Michael Anderson and Mr Brett Hill for […]

13 Mar Weather in Cayman

Mon 13 Mar 2023 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Light to moderate southeasterly winds and seas are expected across the Cayman area over the next two days associated with a weak pressure gradient over the northwest Caribbean. Satellite images show a few low-level clouds over the northwest Caribbean moving towards the northwest. Day: Partly cloudy. Winds […]

Cayman Turtle Centre to Host 3rd Annual Turtle Crawl 5K Walk Run

Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (CTCEC) is proud to announce its 3rd annual Turtle Crawl 5K Walk Run, to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The event will start and finish at Cayman Turtle Centre in West Bay and is expected to attract hundreds of participants from the local community and beyond. The Turtle […]

Participants at Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2023 tap into the up rise of digitalisation and electrification

n 2022, new vehicle sales in Malaysia climbed to 720,6581, exceeding pre–pandemic levels. Incentives aim to keep the momentum up with the Government also prioritising the electric vehicle (EV) market. The sector has been deemed a catalyst of development, which Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will reflect by leveraging themes in dedicated zones during events. Today’s launch rings in the show’s return to the Malaysian market from 16 to 18 March at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Whether it be in infrastructure, manufacturing or distribution, a growing number of Malaysian companies are jumping at the opportunities to develop the EV supply chain. For example, conglomerates like Fieldman EV Sdn Bhd and Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd are […]

20 Feb Weather in Cayman

Mon 20 Feb 2023 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Moderate to fresh winds and seas are expected over the next 24 hours as a high pressure system moves into the western Atlantic Ocean, tightening the pressure gradient across the Northwest Caribbean. Radar images show showers in and around the Cayman area moving towards the southwest. Day: […]

Cayman Premier Panton responds to Animal Welfare Concerns

Grand Cayman − Thursday, 9 February 2023 Premier Wayne Panton, MP, JP, as of today, 9 February 2023, has responded to the open letter from the Cayman Islands Humane Society dated 6 February 2023 in relation to the National Conservation (Alien Species) Regulations, 2022 (“The Regulations”). The Regulations gazetted on 3 November 2022 provide a prohibited […]