New Lions
Cayman: LCTG Members of the 2019 to 2020 Board & Committees The following members of the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens were elected recently at a luncheon held at The Wharf Restaurant in George Town: Position President Lion Tonita…
Setback for ArcelorMittal: Cayman Island court refuses worldwide freeze on Essar Global Fund
From Economic Times Reuters CAYMAN ISLAND/NEW DELHI: In a setback to ArcelorMittal, the Grand Court of Cayman Island has declined its plea for a ‘Garnishee Order’ and a ‘Freezing Injunction’ against Essar Global Fund Ltd, the parent firm of Essar…
“Town Crier” series
Performance Artist Kunst Calls Out Miami Gentrification and Inequality Through “Town Crier” Series By Juan Antonio Barquin There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kunst if you’re familiar with Miami’s queer scene. Regardless of whether you know the name, you…
ECLAC meeting analyses flooding in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
Intense rainfall, storm surges and hurricanes have resulted in an increased number of flooding events in the Caribbean over recent times. The economic impacts of such events in Jamaica and in Trinidad and Tobago, were at the centre of discussions…
OECS to establish Green-Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan with CANARI
OECS-CANARI Joint Media Statement Thursday, July 25, 2019 — The OECS Green-Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan –the first of its kind in the Caribbean and globally to combine green and blue economy strategies for sustainable development –will be advanced under a Memorandum of…
UK: Boris Johnson’s Brexit policy ‘unacceptable’ – EU negotiator
From BBC Top European officials have rebuffed the Brexit policy of Boris Johnson after his first speech to UK MPs. The new prime minister said he was committed to “getting rid” of the Irish border backstop, which has long been…
IMO/Chile agreement to expand capacity building in the Caribbean
From Hellenic Shipping News IMO has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Chile, to extend Chile’s technical assistance to countries in the Caribbean region, in addition to Latin America. The MoU on Technical Cooperation, signed…
US: Famous Jew warns: These Hollywood people want to destroy Christianity
From Newsmax Dear Readers If you’re not afraid, you’d better be . . . If you believe in Christianity, or Judaism, or are a person of deep faith — you’re a target. And, we are sorry to report, so is…
OECS Music Talk continues in Grenada
OECS Media Statement Thursday, July 25, 2019 — Roseau, Dominica – The OECS Competitive Business Unit (CBU) continued its Music Mentorship and Artiste Development Programme in the Spice Isle, Grenada, with the second installment of the OECS Music Talk series, on Wednesday…
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line can face lawsuit over gang rape accusations
From CBS Miami 4 TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that a lawsuit can move forward against Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., over allegations that a teenage ship passenger was plied with alcohol and then gang raped in…