Public debt burden and fiscal sustainability in the Caribbean region
Related Event: Meeting of Experts on Debt Burden in the Caribbean Region The focal point of this article draws reference to the Study – “Debt Burden and Fiscal Sustainability in the Caribbean Region,” conducted recently by the Latin American and…
Cayfest needs YOU to volunteer
Cayfest needs volunteers for Red Sky at Night Saturday, 1st March 2014 Volunteering at this event includes: 1 ticket + 1 guest ticket T Shirt Refreshments 8 hours of entertainment, arts and culture The chance to socialise with your…
Nokia unveils the one smartphone accessory you’ll actually want to use
By Brad Reed From BGR We see countless smartphone accessories released every year but how many of them are actually useful? The latest accessory from Nokia seems like it could really come in handy, however, because it will help you…
Making economic valuation count for coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean
By Richard Waite and Erin Gray From World Resources Institute People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and beaches. Photo Credit: Katina Rogers People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal…
Airport Service Quality Awards
Industry recognition of the best airports in the world The Airport Service Quality Awards are the industry’s most prestigious accolades. The Awards recognize the airports which have achieved the highest passenger satisfaction ratings in the ASQ Survey – the world’s…
Interesting facts about not drinking water
From Environmental Alternatives 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (This likely applies to half the world’s population). In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down…
One Person’s Trash Is This Woman’s Art
IMAGE: FLICKR, ELISA NARANJA METÁLICA INSUA By Andrea Romano From Mashable Argentinean artist Elisa Naranja Metalica Insua lives in a world of color picked out of the garbage. The 24-year-old specializes in mixed media art, which refers to the use…
Senior management changes at CIBC FirstCaribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados, 21st February 2014 – CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced two changes to its Senior Executive Team. Managing Director of Retail and Business Banking, Mr. Mark St. Hill has assumed responsibility for the Bank’s regional International Banking portfolio. Meanwhile, Director,…
Taste of the Caribbean: Secret Le Senat Restaurant in Schoelcher, Martinique
By Steve From Uncommon Caribbean Another lunch in Martinique, another scrumptious and stylishly presented dish – no surprise there, right? We’ve made the point before: they take food very seriously here. No matter where you decide to dine, you’re liable…
Iroquois Capital Group launches new captive insurance company
By Scott Harrison From Nashville Business Journal Iroquois Capital Group has started a new company in the captive insurance market, hoping to tap into a sector that was expanded by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2011. The company launched Iroquois…
