12 Cayman Islands’ utility company supervisors complete leadership certificate
Twelve CUC Supervisors Complete Leadership Certificate Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) hosted a ceremony to celebrate the achievements of twelve supervisors who were presented with the Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management…
Improving Turkey’s investment climate key to growth, says World Bank Report
Regional Investment Climate Assessment for Turkey Project closes with a series of data and analysis required to develop good policies ANKARA, June 14, 2017 – The Ministry of Development, the Central Finance and Contracts Unit, the Delegation of the European…
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NASA deep sea expedition to prepare astronauts for Mars journey
By IANS From BGR A team of 22 persons including a university professor is set for a deep sea expedition by NASA to test simulated spacewalks, time delays in space communication and the effect of ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet on…
How LGBTI exclusion is hindering development in Latin America and the Caribbean
From The World Bank LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) persons face ongoing exclusion, discrimination and violence in every part of the world, and Latin America and the Caribbean is no exception. Although reliable data of population size of…
Island’s puppy play
This island in the Caribbean will let you play with puppies BY ABC News Radio Courtesy Lisa Revelli (NEW YORK) — Picture this: You’re on vacation. And before you head to the beach, you decide to spend your morning playing…
The 5 largest US banks are launching a Venmo ‘killer’
By David Henry, Anna Irrera, Reuters From Business Insider NEW YORK (Reuters) – The US banking industry is about to launch its answer to the popular mobile payments appVenmo, in what is likely to be the biggest change in years…
World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends for women: Reducing gender gaps would significantly benefit women, society and the economy
GENEVA (ILO News) – Gender gaps remain one of the most pressing challenges facing the world of work. Women are substantially less likely than men to participate in the labour market, and once in the job market, they are less…
Cayman Islands Data Protection Law: An Ogier Client Guide
On 5 June 2017 the Data Protection Law, 2017 (Law) was published in the Cayman Islands Gazette. Once proclaimed into force, the Law will introduce for the first time in the Cayman Islands a legislative framework on data protection that…
Usain Bolt wins final 100m race in Jamaica in emotional farewell
From Caribbean News Service KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 11 2017 – Usain Bolt marked an emotional farewell at a sell-out stadium in Jamaica by winning his final 100m on home soil. The 30-year-old will bring down the curtain on his illustrious…
Caribbean roots Senator’s questions made Jeff Sessions “Nervous”
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. June 14, 2017: U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions seemed to squirm and quiver in his seat as Caribbean roots Sen. Kamala Harris of California got her five minutes in Tuesday at the Senate…
