Improving Eastern Caribbean aviation
French Civil Aviation Authority meets with the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority and the OECS Commission Wednesday, June 13, 2018 — Efforts to improve the coordination, safety and efficiency of air travel in the Eastern Caribbean were strengthened following a…
Cayman Islands National Weather Service recognises outstanding employees
Michael Carey Named Employee of the Year Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (12 February, 2018) Technical Engineer Michael Carey has been recognised as the Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) Employee of the Year for 2017. Along with Mr. Carey, the…
Former German development executive joins United Nations agency, IFAD, as Vice-President
Rome, 1 February 2018 – Cornelia Richter, a German national and former Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee of the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today as Vice-President. In…
Antigua: New agreement to access development assistance
From Antigua Observer Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed the Agreement for Encouragement and Protection of Investment with the Director General of OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), Suleiman Jasir Al-Herbish. According to the prime minister, the signing of this…
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JAMAICA – Losses pile up as a result of air space shutdowns
From Caribbean News Service The Jamaican Government is facing more losses following Friday’s lightning strike which damaged radar and communication equipment at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority and resulted in intermittent shutdowns of the country’s air space. Nari Williams-Singh, Director…
Italian Consul General visits Cayman Islands
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Italian Consul General Gloria Marina Bellelli paid a brief courtesy call to Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin at his office in the Government Administration Building Monday (24) morning. In September 2015 Ms Bellelli assumed her duties…
Region needs representation in UNESCO leadership – Grange
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, says that Jamaica “intends to present a candidate for election to the executive board of UNESCO for the period 2017-2021.” The minister’s announcement was…
Caribbean hoteliers predict positive tourism performance for 2017
Press Release:– THE BAHAMAS (February 8, 2017) – Caribbean tourism fared well in 2016 and industry stakeholders are generally upbeat about the year ahead, despite the fact that many hoteliers were forced to adjust their high performance expectations for 2016…
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OECS celebrates 35th anniversary
From CARICOM BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 12th, 2016 (PRESS SEC) – Thirty-five years ago this week, the Treaty of Basseterre was signed on June 18th, 1981, in the capital city of St. Kitts and Nevis, establishing the Organisation of Eastern…
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Shetty Hospital officially opened The official opening of the Health City Cayman Islands (known locally as The Shetty Hospital) took place this morning (Tue 25) and is billed as the launch of Cayman’s third economic pillar. Former health minister, Mark…
