Study reveals record cruise tourism expenditures in the Caribbean and Latin America for 2017-2018
From My Vue News San Juan, Puerto Rico (November 8, 2018) – The Florida-Caribbean Association (FCCA), the trade group representing the mutual interests of the cruise industry and destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean and Latin America, is proud to…
Caribbean Business Survey: Top 200 locally owned companies in Puerto Rico
By José Alvarado Vega From Caribbean Business Editor’s note: The following originally appeared in the Nov. 8-14, 2018, issue of Caribbean Business. The latest Caribbean Business survey of locally owned companies indicates resilience in the face of a slow recovery from hurricanes…
SELLAS Life Sciences announces settlement of counterclaims against JGB (Cayman) Newton, Ltd. for $6.6 million payment by JGB
Follows Dismissal by Court of All Claims Against SELLAS Debenture and All Security Interests Held by JGB Terminated NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SLS) (“SELLAS” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company…
Caribbean Currents: Global warming is now a fact that is hard to deny
By Johann Calhoun From The Philadelphia Tribune Caribbean leaders today are challenged to solve economic problems that are created from natural disasters like hurricanes and flooding. Small islands have the highest risk of being first impacted by rising sea levels….
St. Maarten Minister Johnson welcomes extension of FCCA ‘Caribbean is Open/Caribbean for Everyone’ campaign
From Government of Sint Maarten The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), has decided to continue with its ‘Caribbean Is Open/Caribbean for Everyone’ campaign, which began in September 2017 after the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria. The campaign since its establishment has…
Rappler: Philippines to charge critical news site with tax evasion
From BBC The Philippines says it will charge the major news site Rappler, which has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, with tax evasion. Prosecutors said on Friday they also have grounds to indict founder Maria Ressa for violating tax…
Head of Britain’s Armed Forces who served in Northern Ireland says he feels ‘uncomfortable’ at prospect of facing probe over killings during The Troubles
By CLAIRE ELLICOTT FROM THE DAILY MAIL UK Tory MPs have led the opposition to British veterans facing legal action More than 30 politicians supported proposal for a 20-year time limit on reopening cases Theresa May has labelled the existing…
UK: Brixton marks 100 years since WW1 with remembrance service for African and Caribbean forces
By Linda Quinn From Brixton Blog November 9 2018 A remembrance service will be held in Brixton on Sunday 11 November to mark 100 years since World War l ended. The service begins at 12.50pm at The African and Caribbean War Memorial in…
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Governor tours GAB
Cayman Islands Governor Tours Government Administration Building GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper made a tour of the Government Administration Building on Thursday, 8 November. Guided by Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, the familiarisation exercise…