First-time financing by World Bank for digital economy in the Eastern Caribbean approved for US$94 million
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2020 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today the regional Caribbean Digital Transformation Project for a total of US$94 million for four Eastern Caribbean countries: Dominica (US$28 million), Grenada (US$8 million), Saint Lucia (US$20 million), Saint Vincent…
Cayman: Farewell to Superintendent Robert Graham
From RCIPS June 22 2020 The RCIPS says farewell to Superintendent Robert “Robbie” Graham after 4 years of service to the Cayman Islands. Superintendent Graham was in charge of Uniform Services throughout the islands, encompassing Service Delivery, the Community Police Department, the Traffic and Roads Policing…
Live Webinar: USMCA-TMEC enters into force and triggers new Mexican IP law
From Lexology If You haven’t yet secured your free place for our upcoming webinar on 30 June at 4pm BST hosted by Olivares, now is the time to do it. This webinar marks the new free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and…
What are the main challenges for fleet operators?
All over the world, large enterprises are operating thousands of vehicles and managing drivers across cities, states, and even countries. As you can imagine, this makes it incredibly difficult to manage, creating a wide range of unique challenges within fleet…
Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and LG Chem launch global competition to invest in EV and Battery start-ups
“EV & Battery Challenge” (EVBC) is a global competition to identify up to 10electric vehicle and battery start-ups for potential investment and collaboration Selected start-ups will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with Hyundai, Kia and LG Chem on core technologies that will bring more value to customers Hyundai…
The Leadership Matters Virtual Forum Series, hosted by the ST. Kitts-Nevis Government, resumes Tuesday, June 23rd with PM Harris
June 22nd, 2020 The St. Kitts-Nevis Government’s hugely successful Leadership Matters virtual forum series will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020, with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris headlining its ninth installment on ZIZ TV (Channel 5 or https://zizonline.com/tv/channel-5/) from 8:00pm to…
Help for the Roma is help for Europe
The EPP Group releases a position paper this week, which calls for stronger action to integrate millions of ethnic Roma into the EU economy, saying the past 10 years of policy have failed. The paper wants better infrastructure to ensure…
Coronavirus: Law360 Monday June 22 Briefing
From Media & Entertainment Law360 Monday, June 22, 2020 TOP NEWS COVID Crimes: Feds Set To Boost White Collar Crisis Cases White collar enforcers say they are pressing forward with investigations and enforcement actions during the COVID-19 crisis, hewing to…
Dominican librarian trains community members to support reading at home!
By Sisera Simon, Head, Education Development Management Unit, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS Monday, June 22, 2020 — Ms. Ashely Gustave, Librarian at the Coulibistrie Primary School in the Commonwealth of Dominica, is fostering reading during school closures by supporting…
Cayman: Bank gives extra to NCVO this year
Increase will feed 92 children in need George Town, Cayman Islands, 19 June 2020 – The annual National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) telethon got an extra boost this year which will feed approximately 92 children per day. Due to…