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Community Events RENT: The Musical Opens Thursday September 10th, 2015 Runs to October 3rd, 2015 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Doors open at 6:30 PM for Happy Hour try our special Tom Collins cocktail! at The Prospect Playhouse Do not miss…
Agriculture is Cayman Islands National Heroes Day focus
Officials from the Ministries of Culture and Agriculture announced a packed agenda during this week’s launch of the nomination period, throughout September, to recognise pioneering farmers at this coming National Heroes Day. The start of a new fruit and vegetable…
Caribbean Journal says Cayman Airways gives the best airline perk
By Alexander Britell From Caribbean Journal Cayman Airways’ sweet touch Air travel isn’t getting better these days. Seats are narrower, service often an afterthought, especially on the big carriers. But one airline has figured out that it’s the little things…
The Editor Speaks: What do you do when you hold a hot potato?
Most sensible people drop a hot potato because it stays hot for a long time. It is common sense. However, here in the Cayman Islands common sense doesn’t always adhere and when you are holding a hot potato relating to…
What’s in a passport? Why ESMA reprieved national private placement regimes
From FTSE Global Markets On July 30th, after much anticipation and a one-week delay, ESMA [European Securities and Markets Authority] has released its advice and opinion to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission in relation to the functioning…
Three local interns restore Cayman Islands artifacts
“There is considerable scope for a combination of objects with other media… but objects have to remain the stars of the cast”. This comment by Dr. Alma S Wittlin in her book, ‘Museums: In Search for a Usable Future’, explains…
Cayman Islands interns get real world experience
LIME the leading telecoms company in the Cayman Islands hosted five interns over the summer. The programme gives students a chance to work at the heart of the LIME Cayman business during their summer break to experience pace, diversity and…
How agriculture is threatening water security in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Magdalena Mis From Agenda World Economic Forum Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must rein in their thirsty agriculture sector to ensure water security, as extreme weather takes a toll on the region’s growing cities, experts said. Agriculture…
2015: [Cayman Islands enjoys] a summer of swimming
From Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation “From National Development to Senior, Cayman’s swimmers have been making a splash this summer.” Cayman Islands, 31 August 2015: Summer 2015 was busy for swimmers in the Cayman Islands with swimmers competing…
Western Union offers relief to Caribbean island of Dominica
Tropical Storm Erika caused deaths and severe infrastructure damage ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, announced zero-fee* and The Western Union Foundation today pledged disaster relief efforts to help the communities in the…