New documentary about Trinidadian “Hero”
From South Florida Caribbean News “HERO” portrays the life of Justice Ulric Cross – World War II navigator, jurist and diplomat PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – A documentary film inspired by the life of West Indian war hero, jurist and diplomat Ulric…
Caribbean Carnival to review parade safety following teen’s death on Saturday
From Globalpost TORONTO – Organizers of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival say they will scrutinize parade safety in their annual review, following the death of a young man on the weekend. “We had a three-hour meeting this morning,” said organizer Chris Alexander…
Cayman funerals for July 2013
Phillis Viola McLean 6 Aug 1923 – 7 Jul 2013 Gun Bay Kathleen Alea Scott – 6 Jul 2013 Watering Place William Lemul Lawson – 7 Jul 2013 USA Patrick Manley Delapenha …
New Board of Directors for Port
The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands has a new Board of Directors. Errol Bush takes up the position of chairman replacing John Henry Ebanks. Deputy Chairman is Gerry Kirkconnell who replaces Carlton Powery. Mr. Kirkconnell also serves as the…
Global crisis impacting heavily on the Caribbean – La Rocque
BY KNEWS | From Kaieteur online Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Irwin La Rocque says that the global economic crisis is having a severe impact on the region resulting in stagnation or declining growth rates. Addressing representatives from International Development…
The Island Soul Festival looks at Caribbean culture with fresh eyes
By Chris Dart From Torontoist This year’s edition of the Island Soul festival will emphasize French-speaking Caribbean culture. Now in its 16th year, Harbourfront Centre’s Island Soul festival, which takes place this weekend, picks up where Caribana (or, um, the…
Why the Cayman Islands is more powerful than France
Economics by Mano Singham From Free Thoughts Economist Dean Baker points out that speculation by the big banks and investment houses is the cause of much of our financial woes and that a financial speculation tax would be well worth…
Caymanian joins Quinnipiac Women’s Golf
From Quinnipiac Bobcats Quinnipiac Women’s Golf Adds Duo For 2013-14 Season HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac women’s golf head coach John O’Connor has announced the addition of incoming freshmen Nicole Scola (Westerly, R.I.) and Emily Ribbins (George Town, Cayman Islands) for…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Spreadtrum Communications to hold “going private” meeting
From Financial News.co.uk Chinese communications semiconductor maker Spreadtrum Communications Inc (NASDAQ: SPRD) said that it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held on September 4 to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve and authorise…
