Cruise tourism contributed almost US$1.5 billion to the Caribbean in 2011/12
Regional cruise tourism in 2011-2012 generated more than US$1.9 billion in direct expenditures, 45,000 jobs and $728 million in employee wages among 21 destinations. This is according to a study commissioned by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and conducted by…
A tale of modern day pirates of the Caribbean
From Caribbean News Now A Trinidadian woman is currently fighting to rescue her father’s estate, believed to be valued in the tens of millions of dollars, from the clutches of a band of modern day pirates of the Caribbean, following…
Philippines Embassy Delegation Re-visits
The Cayman Islands has, by far, the highest number of Filipinos of any Caribbean country – as divulged during last weekend’s visit by officials from the Washington-based Philippines Embassy. Resident Filipinos took advantage of the opportunity to meet First Secretary…
The Editor Speaks: Why the need for a government TV station?
In response to a Compass Editorial that inferred the new government television station named Cayman Islands Government Television (CIGTV) – I hope government didn’t pay big bucks for someone to come up with that – could be used for propaganda…
Cayman pastry chef, Hedy Goldsmith, talks ‘Baking Out Loud’ on ChatChow TV
When speaking about can’t miss desserts, no other name in the region elicits a more passionate response than that of Hedy Goldsmith. Recently awarded a James Beard nomination (Outstanding Pastry Chef 2012), the Executive Pastry Chef of The Genuine Hospitality…
Would Bermuda and the Cayman Islands become the richest countries if they were independent?
The question “Would Bermuda and the Cayman Islands become the richest countries if they were independent?” was asked recently on Yahoo Answers. Both are overseas commonwealth departments of the UK. In Bermuda the cost of living is really high, the…
Philippines arrests Gloria Arroyo on plunder charges
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has been arrested in hospital on plunder charges for allegedly misusing state funds while in office. A court had issued an arrest warrant for Mrs Arroyo, who is accused of diverting $8.8m (£5.5m) from the…
HBO Latin America and Karib Cable Reach Broadcast Agreement
St. Vincent & the Grenadines, October 2, 2012 – HBO Latin America Group (LAG) and Karib Cable formally announced that both Companies have signed an agreement for the transmission of the HBO LAG channels to be broadcasted in St. Vincent…
20/20 Healthcare Conference to discuss how patients can be better informed
The use of mobile devices and the internet to help provide a greater level of patient care is a subject that will be looked at in detail at the national 20/20 Healthcare Conference, which will be taking place from 18…
Update on Revised Mental Health Law
In May 2010, Honourable Minister for Health, Mark Scotland established a National Mental Health Taskforce Committee. Its immediate responsibility was to revise and update the current Mental Health Law. For almost a year and a half the taskforce worked on…
