The Editor Speaks: Why is St Patrick the most popular of Saints?
If you ask someone to name a Saint and his day of celebration, if anyone can answer correctly that is, persons will probably say St. Patrick (or St Paddy) and name correctly March 17th. If that person you ask happens…
Dutch academic skeptical about Caribbean reparations claim
From Jamaica Observer AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (CMC) — A noted Dutch historian has warned Caribbean leaders that they should not expect much from their reparation claims against Europe even as they on Monday adopted a plan to further pursue the issue….
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More Cubans arrive on Cayman Brac on route to Honduras A boat carrying nine Cuban immigrants arrived on Cayman Brac after their boat sprung a leak on Tuesday (11) The Cubans were on their way to Honduras and Cayman Islands…
Shirley Chisholm Women’s Empowerment Conference
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life A major women’s group in Brooklyn will on Saturday, March 15 hold its Third Annual Shirley Chisholm Women’s Empowerment Conference, saluting the legacy of New York City’s first black Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke….
Southern Cross Club shines with good environmental stewardship
From TN Global Travel Industry News LOS ANGELES, California – For years, the Southern Cross Club has been dedicated to meet the highest international standards in regards to the environment, conservation and corporate social responsibility. The resort has an important…
Recognition for Foreshore as they achieve Global Cloud Security Certification for third year running
Foreshore has received its ISO27001 certification for the third year running. This is a globally recognised standard that means that businesses using cloud services from Foreshore have independent verification and assurance that their data is as safe as possible. Foreshore’s…
GM GC begins investigation into fatal engine shutdowns
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel General Motors Co. has named general counsel Michael Millikin and outside counsel Anton Valukas of Jenner & Block to cohead an internal investigation into the company’s handling of complaints related to sudden vehicle shutdowns…
Civil Aviation expands agreement with GACA
George Town, Grand Cayman, (March, 2014) – It’s been seven years since the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) first signed the historic agreement with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia that allows aircraft…
Joshua project says only 140 British living in Cayman!!
According to the website Joshua Project there are only 140 “British” persons living in the Cayman Islands – see attachment. Joshua Project is a non-profit Christian ministry focused on gathering and distributing information about the world’s least-reached ethnic people groups….
Chefs on Island Time: Working in the Cayman Culinary
From Star Chefs You’ve seen the job postings: chef wanted, tropical climate, island hours, exotic product, steady stream of wealthy travelers. We asked some of the chefs who participate in this year’s Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival what…