Cayman: March Payment Date Set for Tourism Stipend
From the Ministry of Finance & Economic Development Grand Cayman, 14 March 2022 – March payments under the Displaced Tourism Employees Stipend Programme and the Tourism Recovery Grant Programme will be issued following the approval of funds during the next session of…
Cayman: Police recover firearm, ammunition and drugs following early morning arrests in Savannah
Just after 7AM on Saturday, 12 March, police were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to Destiny Drive in Savannah, where it was reported that explosive sounds were heard in the area. After a brief search in the area, the…
SAVE THE DATE (4/4/22): A Virtual/National Town Hall Meeting on Gentrification
VIRTUAL/NATIONAL TOWN HALL MEETING GENTRIFICATIONA State of Emergency Without UrgencyThe Displacement of Black People & Black Culture Continues A Virtual National Town Hall Meeting to Mobilize Support for the Declaration of Gentrification as a “State of Emergency in Black America…
Belize secures US$25 million from the World Bank for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2022 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financing of US$25 million for the Belize Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project, which will aim to increase food production capacity and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural…
Kia America announces 2023 Sportage pricing
2023 Kia Sportage starts at $25,990 Sportage recalibrates the subcompact SUV segment with larger and more capable lineup featuring the all-new X-Line and Sportage X-Pro trims, and forthcoming electrified versions Available for purchase now at Kia retailers Kia has announced…
Adidas celebrates Black Women who are Breaking Barriers in Sport, Fashion and Innovation
This Black History Month, the brand is announcing a series of ongoing initiatives focused on celebrating, uplifting and supporting Black women – starting with elevating stories of their lived experiences New community actions include an accelerator program for social entrepreneurs;…
Celebrating Commonwealth Day
Cayman: Celebrating Commonwealth Day Grand Cayman, Monday, 14 March 2022 – The Cayman Islands observed Commonwealth Day today, Monday, 14 March 2022, by raising the Commonwealth flag outside the Government Administration Building during a brief ceremony at 9:45 a.m. The event…
Cayman: COVID-19 Update – 14 March, 41 NEW Positives [12-13 Mar] GC, 16 NEW Positives [since last rep] Sis. Isl.
Public Health has released COVID-19 figures for 14 March 2022. Positive cases reported to Public Health during this period are currently as follows: 12/03/2022 25 13/03/2022 16 There are 458 estimated active cases of COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands. Five…
Cayman: Statement by HE The Governor in response to the Privy Council Judgement
The Privy Council Judgment clarifies a point of law. It ruled that the Court of Appeal was correct in its approach to the interpretation of the Bill of Rights and that it cannot be construed as including a right for…
Children fleeing Ukraine war at risk of trafficking
From “Miriam Karmali, Freedom United” March 13, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Supply chainNew report exposes Amazon’s links to Uyghur forced laborA new report has uncovered how suppliers in Amazon’s supply chains are allegedly implicated in the…
