Demand for mental health services in Cayman Islands increase
Mental health and emergency medical services providers confirmed there is an increase in the number of persons requiring mental health care in the Cayman Islands. During an information sharing session recently held at the Cayman Islands Hospital, staff of the…
Cayman Islands: Blue iguanas back from brink of extinction
By Ben Ireland From Travel Weekly UK The National Trust for the Cayman Islands says the blue iguana has been saved from extinction with the release of the 1,000th endangered animal into the wild. The iguana, named Renegade, was let…
The Editor Speaks: Why I write Editorials and Not “Fake News”
I write Editorials mostly. Only occasionally do I write articles claiming to be news. When I do sit down to write an article I point to the facts and, where I can, I give the source. I NEVER write the…
CHTA, tourism cares deploy hurricane recovery resources to spur Caribbean tourism
MIAMI (August 3, 2018) – The Caribbean Tourism Recovery Fund, established by the nonprofit organization Tourism Cares and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), has collected more than US$275,000 in charitable donations to build long-term recovery and enhance the…
Jamaica Independence Day Aug 6, PM Message
PM, Andrew Holness: Jamaica Independence Day Diaspora Message 2018 Message from The Most Hon. Andrew Michael Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister, Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica – My Jamaican family in the Diaspora, the commemoration of Jamaica’s 56th year as an independent…
Sir Ronald Sanders: EU and OECD have Caribbean on the ropes again
By Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 WASHINGTON, United States, Thursday August 2, 2018 – The financial services sector of Caribbean jurisdictions, and other parts of the developing world, have been under continuous assault by the European Union (EU) and the Organization…
Head of regional anti-money laundering body to deliver keynote presentation at Cayman Islands financial services seminar
The head one of the world’s most important anti-money laundering organisations will be speaking at a financial services seminar in Cayman on August 29th; FTS’ AML/CFT best practices for Cryptocurrenices and ICOs seminar. Ms. Dawne Spicer, Executive Director of the…
Cayman Islands Cruise Berthing Facility deal signed is Fake News says Minister
STATEMENT By Hon. Moses Kirkconnell, Minister for District Administration, Tourism & Transport. Regarding the Cruise Berthing Facility and Expanded Cargo Port. As Minister of Tourism, I must dismiss as ‘fake news’ claims that the country’s proposed cruise berthing facility could…
Trump’s reelection slogan, ‘keep america great,’ belies how much trouble he’s in
By Jonathan Chait From New York Mag President Trump has picked a slogan for his reelection campaign, reports Gabriel Sherman, and it is: “Keep America Great.” Trump stands a reasonably strong chance to win reelection, because every president stands a…
Seaweed lowers heart risks
By Dr. Crandall From Newsmax Adding dried seaweed to manufactured and homemade foods is heart-healthy because of its high fiber content, as well as the wealth of antioxidants and other beneficial chemicals it offers, according to a study in the…