USDA Cocoa Borlaug Fellowship programme 2014 for Latin American & the Caribbean
From Opportunity Desk Deadline: June 27, 2014 USDA, in cooperation with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), is now accepting applications from candidates in six Latin American and Caribbean countries for 2014 Cocoa Borlaug Fellowships. The FAS Global Cocoa Initiative, under…
Now that’s what we call a seadog
From Daily Mail UK Dashing dachshund dresses as ship’s captain, shark and pirate on his luxury Caribbean getaway Canadian dog owner Ryan Beauchesne dresses his pet in jaunty outfits Dachshund Crusoe sported range of outfits for on his recent holiday…
Caribbean shipping conference a success, say delegates
From Caribbean News Now MIAMI, USA — Delegates who attended the 13th annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference (CSEC) have described the conference as “well-organized and excellent.” The conference, which was held over three days, May 12 – 14, 2014, achieved…
Minister Moniz outlines lionfish control plan [for Bermuda]
From Bernews Following a collaborative effort between Government, NGOs, and the Lionfish Taskforce, a Control Plan for the invasive lionfish has been completed, Minister of Health and Environment Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly on Friday [May 16], Minister…
Former CEO of BVI firm indicted for allegedly bribing government officials
From Caribbean360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States, CMC – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) says the former co-chief executive officer of PetroTiger Ltd – a British Virgin Islands (BVI) oil and gas company with operations in Colombia and offices…
Burglary-West End Texaco Gas Station-Cayman Brac
From RCIPS Wed, May 21, 2014 at 9:26 AM Officers of the RCIPS are currently on scene carrying out investigations of an overnight burglary at the West End Texaco Gas Station, Cayman Brac. Entry was gained by smashing the front door…
Cayman-DG’s 5K Challenge – register now – all funds go to Haine’s campaign to raise $1M for Hospice
Have you registered yet? Don’t forget that this Friday, May 23rd, is the deadline to register for the inaugural Deputy Governor’s 5k Challenge – Running for the Cayman Islands New Hospice. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this…
Tower wins silver in prestigious advertising awards
GRAND CAYMAN (20 May 2014) – Cayman’s leading marketing communications company, Tower, is delighted to announce its win of a Silver award in the Magazine Design category of the Caribbean Advertising Federation’s (CAF) ADDY awards, for their innovative design of…
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Sexual abuse of children is under reported says Cayman’s Red Cross In a shocking disclosure by School Counsellor Sue Tressider she said the latest Red Cross “Protection Starts Here” campaign has shown 27 students at Clifton Hunter High School were…
Uncommon Attraction: Cayman Crystal Caves, Grand Cayman
By Steve From Uncommon Caribbean In the four years that have passed since my first (and still only) trip to Grand Cayman, I’ve routinely found myself pining over the many great reasons I have to make a return visit. Most…
