Caribbean clingfish: Tiny, tenacious and tentatively toxic
From Science Daily, Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Sometimes we think we know everything about something only to find out we really don’t, said a Texas A&M University scientist. Dr. Kevin Conway, assistant professor and curator of fishes with Texas…
Business confidence falls in the Caribbean
By Shanelle Weir Global business confidence is on the up, but the global economic recovery could be seriously flawed, reveals new research from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Global Economic Conditions…
NOAA, Hurricane Hunters team up for awareness tour
By Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo, 403rd Wing Public Affairs From Air Force Reserve Command 5/12/2014 – KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew with their WC-130J aircraft and a team of National Oceanic and…
Progress on Caribbean tourism marketing
From Barnacle MIAMI (May 13, 2014) – The Caribbean Tourism Development Company (CTDC)’s website CaribbeanTravel.com is making significant strides in promoting the region to the world. Meeting in Miami this month the CTDC board learned that 28 percent of visitors…
Ling Ling is missing. Reward offered !
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Please help find Ling Ling – He was last seen on Monday 12th May, near Every Blooming Thing – off Crewe Road. He was not wearing his collar but he is microchipped and…
Cayman Economic Survey deadline reminder is Fri May 16
From ESO The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) urges local businesses to fill out and return questionnaires for the System of National Accounts (SNA) and Balance of Payments (BOP) surveys before the 16 May 2014 deadline. The goal of the…
iNews Briefs
Cayman Islands budget meeting due to be delivered on Monday (26) The Cayman Islands Minister of Finance, Marco Archer, is expected to deliver his budget next Monday 26th if the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s economic advisor, Richard Holmwood, says…
Grand Cayman: Morritt’s Resort unveils new luxury property, offers 10 percent commission on bookings
From Travel World News Morritt’s Resort – a 184-unit property offering “home away from home” vacations – will open The Londoner, a 20-unit luxury section of the property, as the company celebrates its Silver Anniversary this month. Vacationers can book…
Consultants appointed to conduct cruise berthing EIA
The George Town cruise berthing project took a major step forward this week when consultants were appointed to carry out the environmental impact assessment and marine engineering performance specifications. In keeping with government’s commitment, the tender process was carried out…
British court battle begins for Bob Marley music rights
From Caribbean360 LONDON, England, Tuesday May 13, 2014, CMC – The trial over the ownership of a number of songs by the late Jamaican Reggae icon, Bob Marley, began on Tuesday in the Chancery Division of the High Court. The…
