UNESCO strengthens Cooperation with Caribbean Countries
UNESCO has strengthened its ties with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding with the group, which includes 15 member countries and five associate members – mainly Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The new Agreement was…
Dr Alice Samson’s Caribbean project featured in ‘Antiquity’
From McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research New work on caves and their landscapes in the pre-Columbian Caribbean opens up an exciting opportunity to expand our knowledge of Caribbean rock art on these well-preserved, yet fragile cave walls. Cavescapes in the…
ICTA gets acting Managing Director
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mr. Glen Daykin as Acting Managing Director of the Cayman Islands Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA). Mr. Daykin has been the Deputy MD since June 2011. Mr. Dave…
Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman Introduces Combo Courses: 2 Certifications in 3 Days
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – New divers who want a quick start on their dive training while on vacation in the Cayman Islands, or certified divers looking to sharpen scuba skills, will find a ready solution in 2014 with Red…
Inaugural CONCACAF awards to be presented in December
Top Performers from Across the Confederation to Be Honored; Web Voting in Fan and Journalist Categories Commences Immediately Miami– The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) is pleased to announce the first-annual CONCACAF Awards, to honor…
COMMENTARY: UNAIDS Caribbean controversy, Part II
From SDGLN The UNAIDS fiasco of sponsoring a book launch last month in a country that prohibits entry to the individuals on whom the book is partially based, is now widely known. It should never have happened. The book deals…
Latin America paying heavy economic price for “epidemic” violence
By Ulric Rindebro – From BNAmericas The Latin American and Caribbean region has established itself firmly on the international stage during the last several years with high levels of economic growth and financial stability as well as making some progress…
A look at big migrant shipwrecks in the Caribbean
From News Daily A look at major deadly shipwrecks involving migrant vessels in the Caribbean Major deadly shipwrecks involving migrant vessels from neighboring nations of Haiti and Dominican Republic: — Feb. 7, 2012: At least 21 people killed and 30…
Thanksgiving disasters
From Serious Eats It’s our goal at Serious Eats to provide you with everything you need to have the most delicious, stress-free Thanksgiving humanly possible. But things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes, you end up at your crazy aunt’s…
Cayman Technology Centre
Conveniently located just off the CNB Roundabout, the Cayman Technology Centre (CTC) is attracting industry leaders and innovators in the business community with its secure, energy efficient and state-of-the-art facilities, making it a preferred business destination in Cayman. This prestigious…