Remittances bring economic stability to families and countries, says IFAD president on International Day
From IFAD Rome, 15 June 2016 – On the International Day of Family Remittances, 16 June, Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), calls for greater recognition of the vital financial contribution migrants make to…
Increased investment needed for smallholder agriculture
(IFAD) Achieving new Global Goals will require increased investments in smallholder agriculture say development leaders at Rome conference Rome, 17 February 2016 – Development leaders, heads of state and government representatives gathered for the opening of the 39th Session of…
All the world’s an island: Correspondent Carol-Ann covers the Globe with only a back pack Part Four
By Carol-Ann Rudy This is a continuing story of iNews Cayman’s correspondent Carol-Ann Rudy’s journey across Europe. Barcelona and The Mediterranean It could be argued that moving at 300 miles per hour and more on the train the next day…
The Editor Speaks: Disability Draft Bill raises awareness
The long awaited Cayman Islands National Disability Policy for 2014-2033 has been drafted and is available for public debate. Please see our lead story in today’s iNews Cayman “Draft National Disability Policy published and feedback sought” and “Cayman’s new disability…
Haiti’s first cardinal says will tell pope of country’s woes
From Global Post/ Agence France-Presse For the first time, a Haitian has been named a cardinal — and he’s vowing to “bring the reality” of his tiny, impoverished Caribbean country “into the heart of the Vatican.” Chibly Langlois, 56, is…
Vatican refuses extradition of former Dominican Republic ambassador accused of abuse
From Caribbean360 The Polish archbishop, who was recalled to Rome after allegedly sexually abusing teenage boys in the Dominican Republic, is said to be covered by diplomatic immunity. VATICAN CITY, Italy, Friday January 17, 2014 – At a time when…
Bahamas “one gunshot away” from being dropped by cruise lines
From Caribbean360 A US attorney who represents victims of assault on cruises said Nassau was following a path that has led to the removal of other countries from cruising itineraries. NASSAU, Bahamas, Wednesday January 15, 2014 – Florida-based maritime lawyer…
Dominican Archbishop Kelvin Felix moves up
From NewsDay T&T Archbishop Joseph Harris yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Vatican of the imminent appointment of the first-ever Cardinal from the English-speaking Caribbean, Archbishop Kelvin Edward Felix. “It is a great honour for the Caribbean,” Archbishop Harris said…
