Brexit “done”, but equivalence remains to be seen
By Emilio Demetriou-Jones From GBR The UK has completed its transition out of the European Union after a deal that excludes financial services – but it faces a challenge persuading the EU that equivalence doesn’t require “line by line” similarity with…
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Statement from Vice-Chancellor of The UWI – “Butch”
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Tuesday, January 5, 2021. The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The UWI in tribute to the late Gordon “Butch” Stewart. There is an indomitable spirit that resides in the bosom of…
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Cayman: COVID-19 vaccine arrives
The Cayman Islands Government received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, 5 January 2021 when 9750 doses arrived on the British Airways flight. Pfizer-BioNTech was the first vaccine to receive approval in the United Kingdom (UK)…
Cayman: COVID-19 Testing Update 5 January 2021 – THREE More Positives
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 368 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 4 January 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening….
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Law Scores a Perfect 10
By Eve van den Bol From Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation Ava Law scored a perfect “10” for Rider’s Position and Seat from judge, Cynthia Thaxton (USEF – L) of Watkinsville, GA at the second National Dressage Show of the season…
Cayman: UCCI begins SACS accreditation process
The University College of the Cayman Islands began what is expected to be a years-long process Monday with a day-and-a-half event aimed at laying out a path for seeking accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The move…
Reebok brings back beloved black and white Premier Road Modern colorways
Boston, Mass. – January 5, 2021 – Following the launch of the Premier Road Modern fashion inline model in August of last year, today Reebok announces that two of the most sought-after colorways of the silhouette – Black and White – will be…
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Global economy to expand by 4% in 2021; Vaccine deployment and investment key to sustaining the recovery
Development risks remain as economic activity, incomes likely to stay low for extended period WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 — The global economy is expected to expand 4% in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year. A…
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Immediate suspension of Caribbean Airlines flights to Havana, Cuba
From Caribbean Airlines Port of Spain, January 5, 2020. Caribbean Airlines advises that its commercial service to Havana, Cuba is suspended with immediate effect until further notice. This follows correspondence from the Instituto de Aeronáutica Civil de Cuba (IACC) advising of the country’s latest protocols…
JPMorgan says Bitcoin could surge to $146,000 in long term
From Newsmax Bitcoin has the potential to reach $146,000 in the long term as it competes with gold as an asset class, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. Bitcoin’s market capitalization of around $575 billion would have to rise by…
