Cayman Islands: Carey Olsen makes six senior promotions
Leading offshore law firm Carey Olsen has made six senior promotions across its global network of offices. The promotions, effective from 1 July, include Peter Sherwood who moves up to counsel in the Cayman Islands office (subject to Immigration approvals),…
Cayman Islands Election Observation Mission presents final report
Recommendations to review election laws and further comply with international obligations have been made by the Election Observation Mission (EOM) of 6 Observers, led by Hon. Steve Rodan MLC, President of Tynwald (Isle of Man) in their Final Report on…
Jade Mountain in St. Lucia named #25 hotel in the world, #2 in Caribbean
By Bevan Springer, Marketplace Excellence Jade Mountain in St. Lucia is among the world’s Top 25 hotels. Readers of influential travel magazine Travel + Leisure gave the famed St. Lucian hotel the 25th spot in the world and number two…
6 Caribbean countries listed as most dangerous
From Freedom Wall The Global Peace Index Report for 2017 is out and five countries in the Caribbean and one CARICOM nation in South America have made the list as the six most dangerous in the entire region. The report…
Measles deaths in Europe tripled in past year, WHO reports
From WN.com The World Health Organization says measles has killed 35 children in Europe in the last 12 months, calling it an “unacceptable tragedy” in that deaths are being caused by a disease that can be prevented by vaccines, CBS News…
Jamaica: PM orders audit after one minister racks up $8 million cell phone bill
From Caribbean News Service KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul 12 2017 – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has ordered an audit of all cell phone bills of Cabinet Ministers. Holness, who issued the order ahead of Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament, said the issue…
Trinidad PM warns West Indies cricket could “destroy” CARICOM
From Caribbean News Service PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 09 2017 – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has warned that the situation regarding the state of West Indies cricket had the potential to “destroy” the regional integration…
Unity beyond the cricket field: National anthems, flags and mottos of the Caribbean
“Unity Beyond the Cricket Field: National Anthems, Flags and Mottos of the Caribbean” (132 pg) is the title of a new revised edition released by Caribbean born author, educator and evangelist Bryan Auguste. The Foreword is written by Sir Vivian Richards,…
Entire family swept away on Florida beach is saved by human chain
By Mike Wehner From BGR With the summer heat scorching the coasts it’s not exactly a surprise that you’d find countless families flocking to beaches in search of relief. But for one Florida family, a relaxing dip in the water…
HUGE iceberg breaks away from Antarctica
From BBC Not long ago, Newsround reported how an enormous crack had appeared in the ice in Antarctica, near to an important scientific research station. The crack forced the research station, which was based at the Brunt Ice Shelf, to…