Mary Lou Valdez appointed as PAHO/WHO Deputy Director
Washington, D.C., 4 February 2020(PAHO/WHO) – Ms. Mary Lou Valdez of the United States of America has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health…
CANARI wins NGO Award for Good Governance
Port of Spain, February 6, 2020 – The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) received the Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) Award for Good Governance at the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2020 hosted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago,…
Cayman: Health precautions at the border continue
CBC Coronavirus statement Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) continue efforts to safeguard the Cayman Islands by vigilantly screening persons who enter the Cayman Islands with the recent global health concern of the novel Coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV….
Singapore beats Hong Kong for first time in 2019 FDI ranking
By Jacopo Dettoni From fDi Intelligence Social unrest has taken its toll on the investment appeal of Hong Kong. Social unrest in Hong Kong has redrawn the investment map of south-east Asia as Singapore emerges as the financial centre of…
Egypt planning minister strives for sustainable economic growth
By Courtney Fingar From fDi Inteklligence Egypt is well on the way to establishing a diversified economy, claims Hala El Saeed, minister of planning and economic development Q: How would you characterise the Egyptian government’s economic development strategy? What are your…
World of Concrete
2020 World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas The World of Concrete held at the Las Vegas Convention Center LAS VEGAS — World of Concrete is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries taking place…
Kia Telluride wins 2020 MAMA Family Vehicle of the Year
Telluride Tops All-New and Updated Vehicles Kia SUV selected number one from a field of 19 competitor vehicles Another prestigious trophy added to Telluride’s long list of awards The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) awarded the Telluride its 2020 MAMA…
Cayman: Hit and Run involving pedestrian
From RCIPS , 6 February 2020 Shortly before 8:30PM yesterday, 5 February, officers responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian on West Bay Road, south of Gecko Link. A woman had been using the crosswalk when…
Cayman: Hedge Fund Industry pivots towards ESG investing – Survey
TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2020 /CNW/ – An increasing number of institutional investors are requiring their hedge fund managers to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the course of their investment activities. Such investors now see ESG investing as serving their…
Strengthening fisheries institutions to support ecosystem stewardship by Caribbean fisherfolk
Port of Spain, February 6, 2020 – Ecosystem stewardship by Caribbean fisherfolk can contribute to maintaining a healthy marine environment and sustainable fisheries in the region. Successful stewardship would require support from and collaboration with fisheries-related public sector agencies. Under the…