ACS official: Caribbean debt can cause fiscal crisis
By Raphael John-Lall From Guardian Media The heavy burden of debt in most Caribbean countries can have a negative effect on the region, Alberto Duran, Director of Trade of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) has warned. He said there…
“super macro” photography
Cayman a great destination for “super macro” photography By Adela Gonzales White, Cayman Bottom Times Recognized for its stellar diving with dramatic underwater scenery and big marine life, Cayman is also home to tiny and photogenic marine critters – but…
Rumming around the Caribbean
By Baz Dreisinger The New York Times On the tropical rum trail in Jamaica, Barbados and Martinique “Care to kiss the ground?” The question came from Norman Murray, local sage and tour guide in the rural parish of St. Elizabeth,…
Grand prix ace Lewis Hamilton to headline Barbados Top Gear Festival
From Caribbean360 The island will be transformed into a car-lover’s paradise over the May 17 to 18 weekend with stunt driving, multiple races and challenges. LONDON, England, Wednesday February 26, 2014 – Grand Prix ace Lewis Hamilton, whose grandparents hail…
Indian surgeon known for Walmart-izing heart surgery brings affordable healthcare closer to Americans
By Saritha Rai, From Forbes Cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty of Bangalore-based Narayana Health, known for his pioneering low-cost healthcare innovations, has launched a 104-bed hospital this week in America’s backyard in Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. It is an…
Hedge Fund Association announces 2014/2015 board election results
The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) has announced the results of the 2014/2015 board of director’s election. HFA members in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Cayman Islands elected 15 leaders to work on behalf of the global…
Webb urges business leaders to invest in youth and sports
CONCACAF President tells conference sports is a tool for growth and social change GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — FIFA Vice President and CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb urged business leaders to invest in youth and sports during a speech at the…
Japanese patent office issues patent for O2Micro’s Power Management invention
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Feb 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — O2Micro International Limited OIIM -2.09% , a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, announced that its Selector Circuit for Power…
JetBlue strengthens in the Caribbean – Analyst Blog
From Before It’s News JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) continues to fortify its network in Central America with the introduction of a new non-stop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport to Piarco International Airport in Port of…
HBO announces its March movie premieres in the Caribbean
Miami, FL –HBO Latin America brings 5 movies to its Caribbean lineup every Saturday at 21:00hrs AST* during the month of March, so you can enjoy the greatest blockbuster hits, from suspense to comedy and sci-fi to family fun. HBO…
