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Little Cayman November winner announced

The Little Cayman November 2013 Above Water Winner has been announced as Penny McDowell for her beautiful shot of the Little Cayman Baptist Church. For other winners go to http://www.littlecayman.com/november-2013-above-water-winner/  

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Taste of Cayman 2014 promises to entertain with ABBA & Swanky

The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA), the non-profit organisers of the Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival, have announced that tribute band ABBA Mania and popular local group Swanky Kitchen Band will be the entertainment acts at the 2014…

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Organised crime seen as big business

From Barbados Advocate Crime and in particular organised crime, is often viewed by criminals as a business and the whole idea of getting caught is just seen as an “occupational hazard”. While delivering remarks at the opening of a two-day…

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Conservation Law debate continues

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Members of the Legislative Assembly are scheduled to reconvene at 10 am today, Thursday, 12 December, 2013, to continue debate on the proposed National Conservation Law. Environment Minister Hon. Wayne Panton began the debate Wednesday…

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End of Year Review: 2013 Caribbean Children’s and YA Books Continue Self-Publishing Trend

By Summer Edward From Summer Edward.com Well, it’s December, so as usual, I’m doing my year-end tally of English-language Caribbean children’s  and YA books. Since 2011 (see previous lists here), I’ve been keeping track of the number of English-language Caribbean…

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The Editor Speaks: What’s in a handshake?

Seldom has a handshake brought so much attention and articles as the one US President Barack Obama did by shaking Cuban leader Raúl Castro’s hand on Tuesday (10) at the memorial service of former South African President Nelson Mandela. See…

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Cayman Finance: FACTA is a monster says CEO/Cayman to host NY seminar

Cayman Finance to host New York seminar Cayman Finance recently announced it will be hosting a breakfast seminar in New York City on Tuesday 14 January 2014, at which the Honourable Wayne Panton, Minister of Financial Services, will attend. Businesses…

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We in the Caribbean Are Living Climate Change”

REPORT from Inter Press Service  via relief web By Desmond Brown MOCHO, Jamaica, Dec 10 2013 (IPS) – The Mocho Mountains that run through the centre of Jamaica were once covered by lush tropical forests that helped control rainfall. Now,…

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Guy Harvey Recruiting Top Caribbean and US Diver Operators

By John Bell From The Bahamas Weekly FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — With his Marine Corps training, scuba diving legend Neal Watson knows a thing or two about taking a beachhead and securing a landing zone. As the newly appointed Director…