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Month: January 2023

29 Jan Weather in Cayman

Sun 29 Jan 2023 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Fresh winds and rough seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours as a strong anticyclone builds over the western Atlantic Ocean. Radar images show isolated showers in…

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IOC expresses deep sorrow over death of IOC Honorary Member Phillip Walter Coles, AM

28 Jan 2023 – It is with profound sadness that the IOC has learnt of the death of Phillip Walter Coles, at the age of 91. Mr Coles represented Australia in canoe sprint at three editions of the Olympic Games –…

28 Jan Weather in Cayman

Sat 28 Jan 2023 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Fresh winds and rough seas are expected for the next 24 hours as an anticyclone builds over the southern US, increasing the pressure gradient across the northwest Caribbean. Radar images show isolated…

Sanders: Abolition of works permits – An example for regional integration

By Sir Ronald Sanders  It has been interesting to read the responses in editorials and opinions in some regional media, concerning the decision by the two main political parties in Antigua and Barbuda to abolish work permits for nationals of…

The UWI Five Islands Campus set for take off

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Thursday, January 26, 2023—Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has announced that the University’s Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda is set for a “magnificent…

CONMEBOL and Concacaf sign a strategic agreement: national team competitions in 2024 and a new club tournament

CONMEBOL and Concacaf have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen and develop football in both regions. The agreement includes men’s and women’s national team competitions and a new men’s club tournament. The CONMEBOL Copa America 2024…

Cayman: CIRCA prepares for exciting year ahead

CIRCA prepares for exciting year ahead                         The Cayman International Reinsurance Companies Association (CIRCA) held its 2022 AGM in late December, announcing new board positions and some plans for the upcoming year.  Founded in October 2020, CIRCA is the dedicated industry…

Cayman: Dept. of Sports gives first quarter facilities update

Grand Cayman, 27 January 2023 – The Department of Sports (DoS) is making considerable progress with prioritising the upgrades of its facilities in 2023, according to DoS Director Kurt Hyde.  The announcement comes with the recent hiring of new Assistant Director of…

Jamaica: Former CIMA official Langston Sibblies resigns from Financial Services Commission over Usain Bolt scandal

The Government has appointed a new board at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) amid criticism being faced by the body regarding its oversight duties. This comes amid the massive fraud uncovered at investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Finance…