Opinion Editorial: Data absence hampers poverty reduction efforts in the Caribbean – Lilia Burunciuc & Marla Dukharan
From The World Bank Lilia Burunciuc In recognition of End Poverty Day, World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries Lilia Burunciuc has partnered with Caribbean Economist Marla Dukharan to co-author the below opinion editorial Data Absence Hampers Poverty Reduction Efforts in…
ICYMI: Vantage Point: Honoring the life and legacy of Maurice Bishop featuring a conversation with Don Rojas
On this Oct 16, 2023 special edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels talks with Don Rojas, former Press Secretary for PM Maurice Bishop. Topic: Honoring the life and legacy of Maurice Bishop, former Prime Minister of the People’s Revolutionary Government of…
Outright International expresses disappointment and optimism on India’s Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
New York, NY – October 17, 2023 – Outright International expresses both disappointment and optimism in response to the recent ruling by India’s Supreme Court regarding marriage equality. The Supreme Court ruled that it does not have the authority to legalize same-sex…
Canada and the Caribbean – A partnership for the future
The UWI Regional Headquarters Jamaica. Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The following editorial is issued by Sandrea Maynard, Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Affairs at The University of the West Indies. Canada and the Caribbean have been historically longstanding partners but today, many…
Bolstering Bilateral Ties: Canada-Caribbean Institute Supports Upcoming Canada-CARICOM Summit
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, October 11, 2023— The Canada-Caribbean Institute welcomes the first Canada-CARICOM Summit to be held on Canadian soil from October 17 to 19, 2023. CARICOM-Canada reciprocal trade is at an all-time high, reaching $1.8 billion…
How climate change is boosting pollen production and worsening our allergies
BYLINE: Lucy Goodchild van Hilten AUTHOR BIO: Lucy Goodchild van Hilten is a contributor to the Observatory and a writing fellow for Earth | Food | Life, a project of the Independent Media Institute. She is a writer and editor with an MSc…
Cayman: RCIPS advise of phishing email & SMS campaign claiming to be from UPS
From RCIPS RCIPS Cyber Crime Unit has become aware of a phishing email and SMS campaign circulating the Cayman Islands purporting to be from UPS. The email and SMS appear legitimate, seeking clarification of shipping address details, and featuring a link…
Cayman: Digicel Business strengthens cyber defences during Cyber Security Awareness Month
George Town, Cayman Islands – Friday 13th October 2023. As the world embraces the digital era, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, Digicel Business reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding businesses…
IARC and PAHO launch the 1st edition of the Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer
Washington, DC, 17 October, 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) today launched the first edition of the Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer. The new Code, which forms part…
17 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist
Tue 17 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Tue 17 Oct 2023 Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W) Tropical Weather…
