Deadly Caribbean tsunami risk
From Caribbean360 Over 3,500 people died in tsunamis in the region between 1842 and 2010, compared with 579 in the eastern Pacific over the same period. CALIFORNIA, United States, Thursday January 30, 2014 – Potentially deadly tsunamis threaten Puerto Rico,…
Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina Reef—A Beacon of Hope in the Caribbean
By Lauretta Burke From World Resources Institute A coral reef in Cuba isn’t just a tourist destination—it can be a lesson in effective ecosystem management. I recently visited Cuba at the invitation of “The Ocean Doctor,” an NGO led by…
Dolphin Discovery Cozumel is honored by Princess Cruises at 14TH Annual Cruise Service Awards
Wins Low Volume Tour of the Season: Interactive Dolphin & Manatee Swim & Sea Lion Show Dolphin Discovery Cozumel Honored At Cruise Awards New York, January 29, 2014 – Dolphin Discovery Cozumel, one of Dolphin Discovery Group’s 13 dolphinariums, was…
WICB projects hundred percent increase in revenue
From Caribbean360 The WICB has issued a statement backing the principles put forward on day one of the ICC executive Board meeting in Dubai and said it had engaged in “extensive discussions” before making its decision. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,…
Three in Butterfly Race
Three bright primary school students are the winners in the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise’s story-writing competition. Now as the nominees from the Cayman Islands, they will compete in the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean 7020 Butterfly Storybook Project….
Vintage Morgan wins second place
Chris Johnson is the proud owner of this vintage Morgan that won second place in the Classic Cars Category of the Cayman Islands International Car Show, presented by Tony’s Toys that took place on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Festival…
Royal Navy crew join £60m Caribbean cocaine bust
By LEWIS DEAN From International Business Times Crew of Wave Knight assist US Coast Guard in apprehending drug smugglers off Dominican Republic More than a tonne of cocaine with a UK street value of £60m has been seized in a…
Hong Kong exchange looks to attract overseas companies
From JDSupra Business Advisor Bolstered by a solid fourth quarter, 2013 was a stronger year than 2012 for Hong Kong in terms of new listings. In 2013, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the HKEx) reported 110 new listings…
Republican Party Backs FATCA Repeal Resolution
By SAMUEL RUBENFELD Wall Street Journal From Risk & Compliance Journal The Republican National Committee approved a resolution on Friday that called for the repeal of a law aimed at U.S. tax evaders. The party adopted a resolution to repeal…
Jamaica’s Tessanne Chin to perform at Haiti benefit in Florida
From Caribbean360 FLORIDA, United States – Jamaican reggae fusion artist Tessanne Chin, who earned international acclaim last month by winning Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice, is already lending her time and talent to worthy Caribbean causes. Tessanne, who recently…
