Premier speaks at Chatham House
Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA, presented a speech on the topic Combatting Global Corruption at Chatham House in London, England, on Tuesday, 4 February, 2014. Chatham House is a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate…
23 new vehicles for government departments
As a part of its policy of cost savings through the regular renewal of assets, the Ministry of Home affairs undertook a public tender through the CTC for motor vehicles for various departments. A total of 23 vehicles were acquired…
New volunteer organisation teams up with Crisis Centre for first annual ‘Donation Day’
A new organisation called ‘Women in Cayman’ is teaming up with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre for the first annual ‘Donation Day’ next Saturday (8 February). Women in Cayman is a network of women in the community who make themselves…
Chikungunya in the Caribbean: 247 new cases reported last week of January
From Global Dispatch The chikungunya outbreak in the Caribbean has grown by another 247 cases during the last week of January, according to the latest data from the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) released Feb. 3: “Chikungunya…
Southern Cross joins Guy Harvey
Southern Cross Club in Little Cayman Joins Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts as an Expedition Property FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—FEBRUARY 4, 2014 – Cayman Island’s iconic hideaway resort, the Southern Cross Club on Little Cayman, has joined the Expedition Collection of Guy…
World Bank helping regional disaster preparedness and management
From Caribbean360 In the past year, over 80 countries received Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery assistance in the form of financial or advisory support. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Tuesday February 4, 2014, CMC – As the Caribbean grapples…
Marco Bicego personal appearance at Kirk Freeport//Saturday, February 22
Since the launch of his eponymous jewelry line in 2000, Marco Bicego has redefined the phrase “everyday luxury.” He truly embodies the essence of an Italian brand, with all of his designs artisanally produced by hand in Vicenza, Italy. His…
World’s most expensive whisky would cost you $628k (if someone hadn’t already bought it)
By Mary Beth Quirk From Consumerist Thinking about all the things one could buy for $628,205 could make your head spin: A new house! With a room full of cheese, and only cheese! A fleet of adorable cats on scooters!…
US addressed “significant threats” in the Caribbean last year
From Caribbean360 CBP officers and agents in the region seized narcotics with an estimated value of $320 million and about $3.5 million in unreported currency in fiscal 2013. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Tuesday February 4, 2014, CMC – The United…
Herbalife expects 4Q profit to beat Street
From Bradenton Herald Herbalife expects its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year adjusted earnings will come in above Wall Street’s expectations. The company also announced a $1 billion notes offering and increased its stock repurchase program by $500 million to $1.5 billion….
