Cayman Islands: Ogier advises on innovative security token offering
Ogier has advised long-standing client BTG Pactual, Latin America’s biggest standalone investment bank, on its first security token offering (STO) known as “ReitBZ”. The token will be backed by distressed real estate assets. Residents in Brazil, the U.S. and certain…
Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman awards
US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman awards and the Caribbean 600 By David Schmidt From Sail World Outside of achieving America’s Cup, Olympics, The Ocean Race (nee, the Volvo Ocean Race) or World Championship glory, winning a coveted US Sailing…
The Caribbean Student Association and Unidos talk about Afro-Latinos for Black History Month
By A’nire Glenn From The Famuan The Florida A&M University Caribbean Student Association and Unidos came together to celebrate Black History Month, Friday Feb. 23 in B. L. Perry. The purpose of the event was to serve as a general…
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Perfect Water for the Caribbean – Zero Mass Water Unveils SOURCE Hydropanels in Jamaica
Zero Mass Water’s SOURCE Hydropanels make water from air for the University Hospital of the West Indies’ Pediatric Ward KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — How does a hospital maintain continuous access to its most precious resource? Zero…
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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly
By Jonathan Amos From BBC New London-based start-up OneWeb is set to launch the first six satellites in its multi-billion-pound project to take the internet to every corner of the globe. The plans could eventually see some 2,000 spacecraft orbiting…
CDC: More severe strain of flu spreading widely
From Newsmax Americans aren’t out of the woods yet, as the flu season continues to spread across the country, health officials reported Friday. One major shift that’s occurred is in the viruses that are circulating. At the start of the…
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Jamaica: Melissa Preddie turns plastic bottles into gold
By Charnele Henry From GIS Story Highlights It is said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This is true for entrepreneur Melissa Preddie, who has created a successful jewellery business by recycling plastic bottles. It was in 2012,…
Avon lady gets a digital makeover
By Alistair Gray From Financial Times The Avon lady is getting a digital makeover in a belated campaign by the beauty company to drag its direct sales business into the 21st century. Up to a million members of Avon Products’ global…
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Caribbean biodiversity stakeholders host successful Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) week in Trinidad
The IUCN, GEF and UN Environment host three-days of activities to raise awareness on biodiversity protection and the Nagoya Protocol Wednesday, February 27, 2019 — The OECS Commission is working with its partners to raise awareness on the preservation and economic value…
The Weekend Getaway Cure: Survey finds stress will drive more of us to hit the open road in 2019
Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s Annual Survey Finds Travelers are Ready to Unplug, Unwind and Escape More This Year ST. LOUIS (Feb. 27, 2019) – Ready to draft a catchy “Out of Office” note and set your sights on the highway? You’re not alone….
