Caribbean has lost 80% of its coral reef cover in recent years
From Fiona Harvey, theguardian.com Comprehensive survey of the Caribbean’s reefs is expected to act as a warning of problems besetting the world’s coral A major survey of the coral reefs of the Caribbean is expected to reveal the extent to…
LJ International Inc. announces completion of going-private transaction
HONG KONG, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — LJ International Inc. (“LJI” or the “Company”; NASDAQ: JADE), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and a leading colored gemstone and diamond jeweler with retail and wholesale businesses, today…
Governor Taylor’s final inspection as he says “goodbye”
His Excellency the Governor, Mr Duncan Taylor’s Final inspection of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) Guard of Honour will take place on Wednesday, 7th August 2013, at approx. 6:00 p.m. The venue for this historic event is Owen…
Caribbean cricket’s St. Lucia Zouks on fire after purchase by ISH
From Boxscore – World Sportswire Limacol CPL Attracts International Franchise Buyer Caribbean Premier League Gros Inlet, St. Lucia (August 1, 2013) – International Sports Holdings Limited (ISH) has confirmed the purchase of the St. Lucia Zouks franchise. The Singapore-based company…
Baroness Scotland meets Cabinet
The former Attorney General of the United Kingdom, Baroness Scotland met with members of Cabinet yesterday (Tuesday, 31 July 2013) following their weekly meeting. Members of Cabinet discussed a range of subjects with the Baroness, including: anti-corruption procedures, crime reduction…
Planning releases its Online Planning System (OPS)
On Thursday, the 1st of August 2013, the Department of Planning released its new inspection portal for use in Grand Cayman. The Portal is the first phase of the Department’s new Online Planning System. This first phase will drastically revamp…
Animal lovers save doberman trapped and left to die by highway
Posted by Laura Simpson From Care2 Written by Stephanie Legelis of Pennsylvania I rescued my first animal when I was three. I begged and pleaded with my mom until she agreed. Thank God she said ‘yes’ as Franky would not…
Black churches should get more involved in education
By Jermaine Haughton From The Voice Top Bishop believes black-majority churches have a unique perspective in providing educational support Black churches have a vital role to play in the education of African Caribbean children, a leading bishop has stated. Bishop…
Tobacco registration moves
Chief Officer of the Ministry of Health, Ms Jennifer Ahearn, announces that effective 1 July 2013, the Director of the Department of Commerce and Investment has been appointed as her Designate for the Tobacco Registration in place of the Medical…
Greyhounds, most saved from hunters, now devastated by mudslides
by Laura Simpson From Care2 David Brennan has always loved flying, but in just a few days he’s going to try jumping straight out the open hatch of an airplane with the hopes that his leap of faith will inspire…
