Risk of Novel Coronavirus in the Caribbean “Low” says CARPHA, but preparation needed
From Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Friday, January 24, 2020 — Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — As at 9th January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was identified by Chinese authorities. The…
Cayman: VERY LATEST/FURTHER UPDATE/Dump on fire again/Update – DEH and CIFS Respond to Fire at Vehicle Recycling Plant
VERY LATEST: Fire at Vehicle Recycling Plant Now Under Control JAN 25 11:20AM Department of Environmental Health (DEH), Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) and National Roads Authority (NRA) crews worked throughout the night to bring the fire at the vehicle…
All hell has broken loose within the Grammys
By Eve Barlow From Vulture “Music’s biggest night” is this Sunday, but it’s already been overshadowed by behind-the-scenes tension. Last Thursday, a dramatic news story broke revealing that Recording Academy president Deborah Dugan, newly in the role as of August 2019,…
The fight against IP crime
From LEXOLOGY We have an IP related webinar coming up in February as Red Points uncover how digitisation is advancing the fight against IP crime on 4 February 2020. Tackling large-scale counterfeit networks is predicted to have the biggest impact on…
EU Ambassador commends Caribbean Export for work done to support Economic Partnership Agreement
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, January 24, 2020 – The Caribbean Export Development Agency has recently received commendation from H.E. Ambassador Daniela Tramacere, Head of the EU Delegation of the European Union to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean, OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM, for the agency’s work involving…
Is quartz better than granite countertops?
From Best Kitchen Countertops If you are an avid watcher of homebuilding or home improvement shows, you’ve no doubt enjoyed watching the quartz vs. granite countertops debate at least a few times. Which side were you rooting for? And do…
Delegation promotes Cayman’s Financial Services
NEW YORK, New York– Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin on Tuesday delivered opening remarks at the 7th Annual Cayman Finance New York Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday, 21 January. Speaking at the briefing Premier McLaughlin thanked those in attendance for doing business…
STAY IN THE LOOP – Week ending 17 January, 2020
From CARICOM In this episode, Communications Officers at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. You can also follow our Social Media Platforms and be sure to click the subscribe…
Cayman delegation visits Culinary Institute of America
NEW YORK, New York – The Cayman Islands delegation took the opportunity whilst in New York on Wednesday to visit the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). The CIA is the premier culinary college in the United States with currently more…
Empower survivors to be independent
By Miriam Karmaili From Freedom United Instead of focusing on their recovery, the current UK system means after leaving situations of modern slavery, some victims go on to be exploited again. This is because their only option is to seek asylum…