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Month: August 2023

Grenada takes a decisive step towards waste through recycling

August 4, 2023  — The Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA) has initiated two projects, which signal an essential shift in Waste Management for the country and the OECS region. ​ On July 25, Grenada’s Recycle OECS Model Demonstration project was…

Caribbean Airlines expands connectivity with increased connectivity St. Maarten

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, August 4, 2023 – Caribbean Airlines, the leading airline connecting the Caribbean, announces the expansion of its services between Trinidad and St. Maarten. This is in keeping with one of the core elements of the…

The UWI mourns the passing of one of its first students, Dame Dr. Ruby Lake Richards

The late Dame Ruby Lake-Richards The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. August 4, 2023—The University of the West Indies community is mourning the loss of one of its first students, Dame Dr. Ruby Lake Richards who passed away earlier this week…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis makes significant progress in tackling the water crisis

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August 4, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a momentous development, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has achieved significant headway in addressing the pressing water issue in Cayon and surrounding communities, including St. Peters,…

Ride for Life Across America

From THE STARS FOUNDATION TM “One Man’s Word” L A U N C HI N G S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 3 The Stars FoundationTM is pleased to announce the launch of the…

4 Aug Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report

Fri 4 Aug 2023 TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Fri 4 Aug 2023 Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W) Tropical Weather Outlook 500 AM EDT Fri 4…

Statement from Premier and Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. G. Wayne Panton, MP, JP On the local 30-day notice period for Interest Rate increases

Grand Cayman, 02 August 2023 – In light of the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) increasing the “prime” or “base” interest rate for borrowing by 0.25% on Wednesday, 26 July, I am pleased that the retail banks operating in the Cayman…

Cayman: Road Closures for Pride Parade, 5 August

From RCIPS The RCIPS is informing the public about the following road closures  taking place in order to facilitate the Pride Parade on Saturday, 5 August between 3:00PM and 6:00PM. The parade will commence at the Seven Mile Public Beach and…

Cayman: Man arrested in relation to North Side Police Station Fire

Update (3 August): Yesterday, 2 August, officers arrested a man, age 55 of North Side, on suspicion of arson in relation to the fire which took place at the North Side Police Station on the morning of Monday, 31 July. He…

Cayman: Water-Related Death in George Town

From RCIPS Shortly before 8:15AM today, 3 August, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers and emergency services to a report of a person in distress in the waters off the shore of North Church Street, north of Arthur’s Way. It…