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Jamaican student killed, two others injured, during armed robbery rampage From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday November 13, 2014 – A student was killed and two others injured following an attack by armed men in the southern parish of St. Elizabeth…
The Editor Speaks: How many more Editorials must I write before paraquat is banned here?
Please see our story posted under iNews Briefs today “Cayman Islands dog owner loses his pet due to paraquat poisoning”. This is another case of Cayman Islands pets being killed in the most agonizing way known from the pesticide paraquat….
Focusing on men in the Cayman Islands
Several events will help celebrate International Men’s Day, which is observed on 19th November each year. Organized by the Family Resource Centre (FRC), activities will highlight men’s contribution to society as well as areas that may need strengthening. The Cayman…
Cayman Islands recruits new judge from Jamaica to Grand Court
Justice Ingrid Mangatal has been appointed as a full-time at the Cayman Islands Grand Court Judge following an open recruitment process for the bench. Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, CB announced the appointment of Justice Mangatal as Cayman’s newest…
Cayman Islands DCI hosts meeting for EU’s small-business programme
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) recently hosted a meeting for an EU programme that’s intended to strengthen Caribbean OCT governments’ abilities to service their countries’ business sectors. COSME, which stands for Caribbean OCTs Small and Medium Enterprises, was…
Tax-free tropical paradise – should you stash cash in the Caymans?
By David Wilson From The Sydney Morning Herald TROUBLE IN PARADISE Sleepy looking George Town is a major part of the world’s financial network. The Cayman Islands is touted as one of the world’s top 10 finance hubs. The chief…
Cayman Islands “GIS Day” open to schools & public
The Lands and Survey Department will launch an interactive service for schools at upcoming Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Day celebrations in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Interested students and educators will be able to sign up for the department’s “Cayman…
Cayman Islands ministries receive accolades
By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA Minister of Finance Marco Archer, JP, MLA Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson 12 November, 2014 Press Conference Ministries receive Auditor’s accolades Over the course of the past seven or so years there…
Priest: Israel ‘Only Safe Place’ for Christians in Middle East
From Newsmax A Greek Orthodox priest told a United Nations panel about the horrifying plight of Christians in the Middle East and said Israel is the only place in the region where Christians can live in safety. “The earth of…
Big soda challenged on World Diabetes Day
By Lyndal Rowlands From Caribbean360 NEW YORK, United States, Thursday November 13, 2014. IPS – Corporations marketing unhealthy foods to poorer consumers are being challenged for their role in the growing global burden of diseases like diabetes. Over 340 million…
