Cayman: New Year’s Message Hon. V. Arden McLean December 30, 2019
My fellow Caymanians, residents and visitors, on behalf of the Opposition, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. As we embark on this new journey, in this New Year, and in this new…
How can we fight slavery in 2020?
From Freedom United January 5, 2020 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS The team at Freedom United loves to hear your opinions on our news stories and campaigns. Here are our top picks from the past week: On…
5 Jan 2020 Weather in Cayman
5 Jan Sun 2020 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Isolated showers are expected today as a cold front moves across our area. Northerly fresh winds and rough seas are also expected as the as the pressure gradient tightens over the northwest…
Antique maps: Cuba (with early appearance of the Cayman Islands)
From Rare Maps Interesting late example of Porcacchi’s map of Cuba. One of the earliest obtainable maps of Cuba and one of the few published in the 16th Century. Also shows Jamaica and part of Hispaniola. Excellent topographical detail, if…
KPREIT begins deploying proceeds of $2 billion rights issue: Acquisitions in Jamaica to come, having secured Cayman Islands warehouse units
By Durrant Pate from Jamaica Observer Kingston Properties Limited (KPREIT) has begun deploying the proceeds of its just-completed $2-billion rights issue with the acquisition of eight warehouse units in the Cayman Islands, valued at just under US$2 million. The warehouses…
Swiss firm in Panama Papers charged in Transatlantic stock scam
From SWI (Bloomberg) — Two executives and a Swiss firm linked to shell companies in the Panama Papers data leak were charged in the U.S. with scamming investors in pump-and-dump schemes. Blacklight SA and the executives bought shares of small…
2020 marks the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
Nurses and midwives account for the largest proportion of the health workforce – 50% of the total, but a further 9 million are needed globally to achieve the goal of universal health by 2030. Washington D.C., 3 January 2020 (PAHO/WHO)- In…
No eggs imported into SVG for the Christmas season
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was able to reduce the importation of eggs during the 2019 Christmas season. Adrian Lewis, President of the Poultry Association, commended farmers for their excellent work and dedication noting that this is the first time in…
Martin: No eraser for 2019, but a second chance in 2020
By Melissa Martin Will we be the same human beings in the new year? Will this year be different? Will humanity change? Along with 2020 comes the hope and yearning for a more peaceful human race. How do we try…
OPINION: Vincentians will need 2020 vision to deal with the ULP in 2020
By Jolly Green Since being sworn in as prime minister after the 2015 elections, Ralph Gonsalves and the ULP have never stopped scheming for the next election for a moment. The ULP dirty tricks department will swing into very top…