Cayman: Government proposes framework for virtual asset service providers
The Cayman Islands Government has taken significant steps to advance the financial technology capabilities of the jurisdiction through proposed legislation pertaining to virtual asset service providers. The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Bill, 2020; the Monetary Authority (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2020; the Securities Investment…
Cayman: Island Heritage Insurance cancels 2020 CharityDrive
Grand Cayman, 29 April 2020- Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd. announced today the decision to cancel their annual CharityDrive scheduled for the first week in May. Employees working remotely, curfew restrictions and social distancing all contribute to making the way…
Regional Food Security: OECS Ministers of Agriculture to host Virtual Meeting on Impacts of COVID-19
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 — A special meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers of Agriculture will be held virtually on Thursday, 30 April 2020 under the chairmanship of the Honourable Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture, St. Vincent and the Grenadines….
Cayman: George Town man arrested for drug related offenses
From RCIPS Just before 5PM on Sunday 26 April, officers were on patrol in the area of Sound Way, George Town, when they observed a male and female who were believed to be in breach of the hard curfew. The officers stopped…
Isolated monks live incredibly long. Is this their secret?
From Donovan Health Solutions There’s no hospital on Mt. Athos… a small isolated patch of rock on the Aegean Sea. Only reachable by boat and populated almost exclusively by an ancient order of monks, there are very few modern conveniences at…
Protect your business with BCP policy by 3E Accounting Singapore
For anyone that runs an effective organisation, the initial top priority is to secure the firm from unexpected situations. No company can make it through and also flourish properly if it does not have the appropriate planning to get better…
Do you have the calling to be a Priest?
A call to priesthood is described as a strong desire to serve God that doesnot go away. The desire can be long term, gradual or recent. You may have felt it from childhood, it came suddenly after a life changing…
Match for Solidarity
Why football is more than just a game Five years ago UEFA’s Foundation for Children was founded with a simple but vital mission – to help European football defend the rights of children all over the world. Since then, the…
Bank of Saint Lucia donates US$40K for procurement of ventilators to support the OECS’ COVID-19 Response
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 — As global statistics continue to rise, the OECS Commission remains steadfast in garnering private sector support to assist Member State governments in the fight against COVID-19. The Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) joined the response efforts…
Online discussion: Issues facing seasonal workers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
From UWI Open Campus On Thursday, April 30, the Canada-Caribbean Institute founded by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Brock University will host an online discussion entitled Issues facing seasonal workers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. …