China announces new raft of US imports eligible for trade war tariff waivers amid rising superpower tensions
By Finbarr Bermingham and Frank Tang From SCMP Second batch of trade war tariff exemptions covers 79 products, including ores, chemicals and certain medical products Importers must apply for waivers within six months of the announcement, with the exclusion process…
Golf: June PGA Tour restart looks set; Spieth to play charity exhibition; Vijay Singh under fire
From Golf ScoreCard Top Headlines 1. PGA Tour Set for Restart in 30 Days, Has Detailed Safety Plan Ready — Golf Channel2. Texas Club Plans Charity Event Featuring Jordan Spieth, Tony Romo — Golfweek 3. Vijay Singh Slammed for Taking Up-and-Comer’s Tournament Slot: — Golfweek 4. Chip Shots: Fans at…
Leadership Matters will air tonight [Tue 12] with even more ways for the public to communicate live with the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will headline the eighth weekly installment of Leadership Matters tonight, Tuesday, May 12th, 2020, on ZIZ TV (Channel 5 or https://zizonline.com/tv/channel-5/). Deputy Speaker of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, Senator Akilah Byron-Nisbett and Ambassador…
Cayman: FRC holds Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) is hosting a Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme (DVITP) Monday, 25 May to Friday, 29 May 2020, 8.30 am to 1 pm. The live webcasts training is a free certification course…
Drones stepping up fight against COVID-19, says GlobalData
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing the way people interact and businesses operate. In a world where lockdown measures and social distancing have become the new norm, drones are playing a key role in helping authorities and governments in different…
Set EU-wide travel rules and aid tourism hit by Corona crisis
As the European Commission prepares to unveil a package of measures on Wednesday for the EU’s recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, the EPP Group calls for common European action to help the recovery of the travel and tourism industries. The…
Bryan Adams criticised for coronavirus tirade on Instagram
By Mark Savage From BBC Rock star Bryan Adams is facing criticism after posting an expletive-laden coronavirus rant on social media. The singer was originally due to be performing in London this week, before lockdown measures came into force. “Thanks…
12 May Weather in Cayman
12 May Tue 2020 SYNOPSIS Cloudiness and isolated showers are expected over the next 24 hours in association with a surface trough over the northwest Caribbean. Humidity: 66% (DOWN from yesterday)UV: 12.7 EXTREME (UPfrom yesterday)Temperature: Today’s expected temperatures – 77°F…
IQ-EQ hires Country Delivery Director for Cayman Islands
Q-EQ is pleased to welcome Jeff Kelly as its new Country Delivery Director for the Cayman Islands. In this leadership role, Jeff will be responsible for overseeing client service delivery within the Cayman office and will work closely with the…
PM: Prematurely reopening St. Kitts-Nevis’ borders to non-essential traffic “would put at risk all our collective efforts to date and bring much pain”
May 11th, 2020 While explaining why there is no rush to reopen St. Kitts and Nevis’ borders to non-essential traffic, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said last Saturday on WINN (98.9) FM’s Inside the News that, “Opening our borders prematurely…