November 2016 Cayman Islands funerals
Rosita Watler 4 Feb 1930 – 4 Nov 2016 Sarah Lera (Smith) Powery – 13 Nov 2016 Boatswain Bay Oran Cattuse – 15 Nov 2016 Prospect John A Fleming – 17 Nov 2016 Grace Eleanor (Johnston) Scott 18 Dec 1944…
Alleged terror suspect caught on Caribbean cruise [after docking in Cayman Islands]
From Soualiga Newsday SINT MAARTEN/CAYMAN ISLANDS – An alleged Turkish terror suspect has been arrested in the Cayman Islands after Cayman authorities were alerted to a International Police (INTERPOL) Red Notice which says that Celal Kildag (58), is wanted for…
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Former JetBlue flight attendant to plead guilty to smuggling cocaine at LAX
From Caribbean News Service NEW YORK, Dec 12 2016 – A former JetBlue Airways flight attendant who is accused of smuggling nearly 60 pounds of cocaine into the Los Angeles International Airport is expected to plead guilty Monday afternoon in federal court…
EU to boost Caribbean Competitiveness by strengthening regional partnerships
From Curacao Chronicle European CommissionBASSE-TERRE – The INTERREG V Caribbean, a multimillion dollar EU-funded program to strengthen regional partnerships, will be officially launched in St. Lucia on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. In addition to boosting the economic competitiveness of the…
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UK: Tracey Crouch warns government may legislate to reform the FA
View more sharing options By David Conn From The Guardian UK Draft backbench bill is being prepared to reform the Football Association Sports minister was speaking at culture, media and sport select committee The government will consider passing a law…
Chemotherapy patients henna crowns
This artist creates stunning henna crowns for chemotherapy patients BY CHRISTINA CAREAGA From Mashable Good deeds can be as beautiful in execution as they are in intention. Seattle-based henna company Sarahenna offers their stunning body art to customers for a…
Gadget of the week
Nanotechnology discovery could lead to low-power night vision By Andrew Tarantola from engadget These “nano-antennas” move infrared light into the visible spectrum. Night vision technology is essential on the modern battlefield but is not without its shortcomings. Conventional night vision…
CCRIF pays Nicaragua US$1.1 million after Hurricane Otto
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, December 12, 2016 – CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) made a payout of US$1,110,193 to the Government of Nicaragua as a result of the passage of Hurricane Otto which triggered a payment…
Iran to work on nuclear-powered marine vessels after U.S. “violation” of nuke deal
By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Shadia Nasralla From gCaptain BEIRUT/VIENNA, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Iran ordered its scientists on Tuesday to start developing systems for nuclear-powered marine vessels in response to what it calls a U.S. violation of its landmark 2015…
Caribbean luxury real estate market sees hopeful signs
BY FANG BLOCK From MANSION GLOBAL Booming tourism, price stabilization foretell an investment opportunity Major markets in the Caribbean are looking attractive again for investors, as thriving tourism boosted consumer confidence in the region and average resale price of luxury…
