WHO Director−General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID−19 – 29 January 2021
Tomorrow marks one year since I declared a public health emergency of international concern over the outbreak of novel coronavirus – the highest level of alarm under international law. There is now the real danger that the very tools that could…
Cayman: Virtual Asset Enforcement Provisions to commence
The public is advised that on Sunday, 31 January 2021, the enforcement provisions outlined in the commencement order for the Virtual Asset Services Providers (VASP) Act will commence. The commencement order was published on 28 October 2020. These enforcement provisions allow the Cayman Islands Monetary…
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Stay in the Loop – 25 January 2021 edition
CARICOM Secretariat <[email protected] STAY IN THE LOOP In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights:0:01:01 CARICOM-EU RELATIONS: EU assures CARICOM Brexit will not leave…
Suriname launch of Green Climate Fund project to enhance Caribbean civil society’s access and readiness for climate finance
Paramaribo, January 29, 2021 – The Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment in Suriname and the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) announced the national launch of the project, “Enhancing Caribbean civil society’s access and readiness for climate finance”, on January 22, 2021. The project is…
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Cayman: Healthcare staff and government officials receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Cayman Islands continues to be very positive. Healthcare workers and government officials already receiving their second dose include His Excellency the Governor Hon. Martyn Roper, Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Health Minister Hon…
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Cayman: Understanding the Judicial Review of the Governor’s Actions
On 20 November 2020, Justice Richard Williams sitting at the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands authorised the judicial review of the Governor’s implementation of the Civil Partnership Act via Section 81, which implementation had been done pursuant to instructions…
Cayman: Contract signed for completion of Bodden Town Church multi-purpose hall
The contract signing for the completion of construction for the Bodden Town Church of God multi-purpose hall located on Shamrock Road, took place at the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure recently, (December 2020). The selected contractor for the project is…
Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military seizes control
From BBC Myanmar’s military has seized power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders. Troops are patrolling streets in major cities and communications are limited. The top army commander is now in charge and a one-year…
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End of tax havens on steroids
By Rolfe Commissiong From The Royal Gazette The European Parliament, by a 587-50 vote, passed a resolution two weeks ago calling for the automatic inclusion on the blacklist of countries that use a 0 per cent tax regime. They undoubtedly…
1 Feb Weather in Cayman
1 Feb 2021 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Light variable winds and moderate seas are expected over the Cayman area for the next 24 hours in association with a cold front moving over the Gulf of Mexico. Humidity: 95% (UP from…
