IDB provided US$2.8bn for Latin America, Caribbean climate change projects
From Caribbean360 The Inter-American Development Bank says it committed US$2.8 billion for projects that address climate change, sustainable energy and environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean last year. WASHINGTON D.C., CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says…
Jamaica finance minister presents J$539.35 billion dollar budget
Finance Minister Dr. Peter Phillips presented the estimates for the 2014-15 fiscal year, with J$404.6 billion earmarked for Recurrent expenses and J$134.6 billion for Capital spending. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday April 4, 2014, CMC – The Jamaica government has presented a…
Euromoney rankings recognise Deutsche Bank’s client relationships in the Cayman Islands
Deutsche Bank has been recognised for the quality of its customer service in the Cayman Islands in the prestigious Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2014. The Bank was awarded the accolade for ‘Best Relationship Management’ in the Cayman…
Work begins for Strategic Sports Advisory Group
A committee of public and private sector stakeholders is working closely with the Sports Ministry to address certain prioritised areas in the National Sports Policy and Strategic Plan. This group, which contributed to the work to develop the National Policy…
Cayman Islands Resort strives to save endangered Nassau Grouper
LOS ANGELES, California – “Nassau grouper are beautiful, they have personalities and they can be like friendly puppy dogs,” said Peter Hillenbrand, Owner of the Southern Cross Club in the Cayman Islands. “Unfortunately, these puppy dogs are easy to catch…
When you hear the phrase ‘Cayman Islands hedge fund,’ what comes to mind?
By Dan Murphy From Dairy Herd Commentary: Caribbean caper When you hear the phrase ‘Cayman Islands hedge fund,’ what comes to mind? Billionaires, financiers and venture capitalists, right? Now you can add (alleged) ‘animal activist group.’ One of the most…
Latest HSA workplace wellness programme kicks off
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is excited to be launching their 2014 employee wellness programme on Monday April 7th as a kick off on World Health Day. This workplace wellness programme titled ‘Take the Challenge – Be Fit:…
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LA Meets on Cayman Brac Wed 9th The sixth meeting of the Legislative Assembly 2013-2014 session will take place on Cayman Brac at the Aston Rutty Center from Wednesday, 9 to Friday, 11 April 2014. The general public is invited…
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OPINION: Japan’s yen for whales blown
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean 360 Many Caribbean environmental groups that participated in the struggle to get their own governments not to support Japan will feel vindicated by the ICJ decision says Sir Ronald Sanders. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday April…
Dr Ulric Trotz reviews the latest IPCC Report
Posted by Nicholas Robson The Cayman Institute The Cayman Institute is an apolitical, privately funded, non profit organization established to consider the long term effects and implications of diverse technological, sociological, economical and cultural issues to the Cayman Islands. Its…
