Workshop on the formation of a domestic workers’ cooperative in Guyana
Port of Spain (ILO News) – The ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean and Red Thread’s group of domestic workers, will be conducting a three-day workshop designed to assist domestic workers to successfully form a workers’ cooperative….
Can you really use ketchup to clean copper and brass?
By Ashley Poskin From The Kitchn From the knocker on your front door to the extra-special necklace you brought home from the craft market, brass and copper goods are showing up everywhere. Over time, these shiny treasures will start to…
Ransomware attack: The clean-up continues after WannaCry chaos
By Steve Ranger From ZD Net Hospitals and businesses are still trying to get back to normal following ransomware infections, while experts warn of copycat attacks. While the WannaCry ransomware infections now seem to be declining, the chaos following the…
Latin America and the Caribbean: Bouncing back from recession
From IMF Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to gradually emerge from recession in 2017, but to secure strong and inclusive growth going forward the region needs to address gaps in infrastructure, improve education outcomes, strengthen the business environment,…
Analyst says Caribbean companies at risk for ransomware attacks
By Caribbean360 From St LuciaOnline CARIBBEAN360 – Caribbean companies are at risk of falling prey to large-scale cyber-attacks similar to the one that interrupted computer systems across the globe last week, unless they take operational risk more seriously, a risk…
Fisheries Ministers from CRFM Member States meet Friday in Guyana
Belize City, Thursday, 18 May 2017 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) will host the 11th Meeting of its Ministerial Council—the highest ranking decision-making body of the regional fisheries organization—starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Pegasus…
CAYMAN ISLANDS PROGRESSIVES: Jobs for ALL Caymanians
From The Progressives Manifesto 2017 Over the last four years the Government has shepherded in economic success with 2,000 more Caymanians in work than in 2012. Caymanian unemployment has fallen from a high of 10.5% in 2012 to 5.6% in…
CIFS Officers Honoured
When danger strikes, the men and women of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) are the ones who run towards the flames and risk it all to ensure the safety of the people of the country, and on Tuesday, 16…
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Barbados: More backlash for government minister over comments about same-sex unions
From Caribbean News Service BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 18 2017 – Minister of the Environment Dr Denis Lowe remains in the line of fire for seemingly pouring scorn on Opposition Leader Mia Mottley and other childless women, whilst strongly denouncing same…
CayFilm’s American Masters’ Chefs Flight
Cayman Islands Film Festival showcases “American Masters’ Chefs Flight” at its celebration of Film, Food and Fashion Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – CayFilm 2017 – The Cayman Islands International Film Festival launches its celebration of Film, Food and Fashion on…
