Cayman: CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank take Chamber golf top spot
Dallas Neatham, Glenn Abell, Michael McBain and Ross Fortune from CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank claimed the top prize in this year’s Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic which took place at the North Sound Golf Club in late November. The annual…
Cayman: COVID-19 Testing Update 22 December 2020 – NO new positives
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 161 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 21 December 2020. All were negative. The number of people in isolation, either at a government facility…
Tokenized securities on blockchain are here. And they’ve been around for a while
Remember tokenized securities or securitization with tokens on blockchain? With the entire year in crypto defined by a maelstrom of projects embarking on decentralized finance (DeFi) aspects to their products, it can be easy to forget that previous advancements in…
Are you one of the most dangerous types of drivers?
A lot of new and old drivers want to know if they are considered dangerous or safe drivers. Some drivers might be shocked to see how high their insurance rates are, which can often be based on their gender and…
What do you do if you get hit by an 18-wheeler?
Given the high likelihood of risk as described above, you should immediately call 911 if you are involved in an 18-wheeler accident. Even if no one has been killed, the size of a tractor-trailer and likely danger surrounding it blocking…
Cayman: DG’s 5k Annual Event postponed until 2021
Grand Cayman (GIS): The Deputy Governor Hon Franz Manderson has announced today that the annual DG’s 5k event will be postponed until 2021. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the event was initially postponed when Covid-19 arrived in the Cayman Islands….
2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League COVID-19 testing update
All participating clubs in the centralized 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (SCCL) matches are following strict health and safety protocols, including regular COVID-19 testing in Concacaf’s controlled environment in Orlando, Florida. Ahead of the Final, the entire delegations of both clubs…
The IKEA menu of conceptualised meeting points expands
Inter IKEA Systems B.V., the owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor, has added IKEA plan and order points to its menu of conceptualised customer meeting points. This means testing is complete and IKEA retailers can implement IKEA…
Report: institutional reforms and infrastructure crucial for future Caribbean growth
Institutional reforms and investments in infrastructure will be key to foster economic recovery in the Caribbean region, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank, which warns of challenging times even as the pandemic is expected to subside in 2021….
Caribbean Airlines & ‘sherpa’ – making travel easier
Port of Spain, December 22, 2020. Caribbean Airlines announces its partnership with sherpa˚ for international travel. sherpa˚ is an online self-service tool that allows customers to search for up-to-date information regarding entry into a country. The tool identifies entry requirements, travel restrictions, health and safety information, and…