Cayman: Scout Commissioner retires from YSU but not Scouting
Grand Cayman – Wednesday, 2 November 2022 – Executive Commissioner of CI Scout Association (CISA), Mr. Winston Hayle retires from the Ministry of Youth’s Youth Services Unit (YSU) following 30 years in the Civil Service. Nevertheless, he will continue in his current…
Cayman Islands Beautification Committee re-launched as Task Force
George Town, Cayman Islands (21 April 2022) The Cayman Islands has a global reputation for its natural beauty and well-maintained environment. The scenery of our islands provides a beautiful backdrop for visitors and enhances our world class tourism product. In…
Cricket: Wehby to head task force on corporate governance reform
From Windies ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies announced today that Jamaica senator Don Wehby has been appointed chairman of a Task Force on Corporate Governance Reform. The purpose of the Task Force is to help ensure that the…
A new Caribbean Airlift Alliance is in formation in the region
From Curacao Chronicle This was announced at last week’s Caribbean Aviation Meetup in the Bahamas. The announcement was made by Rob Ceravolo, CEO of Tropic Ocean Airways and Cdr. Bud Slabbaert, the Chairman of the Caribbean Aviation Meetup, during the…
Newly sworn NY Bar president appointing Puerto Rico working group
From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN – Michael Miller, who was sworn in Monday as president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), announced his priorities for the coming year. Among them, is a working group to explore ways to help…
City Council Members honor cure violence providers
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Members Jumaane D. Williams and Fernando Cabrera, co-chairs of the City Council Task Force to Combat Gun Violence, honored 13 cure violence providers during the Council’s Stated…
P.R. CofC has misgivings about proposed incentives to US corporations P.R. CofC has misgivings about proposed incentives to US corporations
By Eva Lloréns Vélez From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN – The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) is not on board yet with other business groups on a proposal to be submitted to the congressional Task Force on Economic Growth…
Holness optimistic Ja will become gas hub for Caribbean
From Jamaica Gleaner Washington, DC: Prime Minister Andrew Holness is optimistic that Jamaica will become the hub for gas in the Caribbean and promises that his government will be strategic in its efforts to diversify the country’s energy sector. “Renewables…
FIFA to strengthen monitoring and prevention of discrimination in football
Zurich, December 2, 2014 – The Anti-Racism and Discrimination Task Force, chaired by FIFA Vice President and CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb, met today at the Home of FIFA to discuss the strategy for strengthening education and sanction measures within football….
Webb provides anti-discrimination update at FIFA Congress
Chairman of FIFA Anti-Racism and Discrimination Task Force pledges Member Associations to join the battle for inclusion SAO PAULO, Brazil (Wednesday, June 11, 2014) – Addressing an audience of more than 1,200 delegates and guests at the 64th FIFA Congress…