Making economic valuation count for coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean
By Richard Waite and Erin Gray From World Resources Institute People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and beaches. Photo Credit: Katina Rogers People and economies across the Caribbean are dependent on coastal…
Senior management changes at CIBC FirstCaribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados, 21st February 2014 – CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced two changes to its Senior Executive Team. Managing Director of Retail and Business Banking, Mr. Mark St. Hill has assumed responsibility for the Bank’s regional International Banking portfolio. Meanwhile, Director,…
Taste of the Caribbean: Secret Le Senat Restaurant in Schoelcher, Martinique
By Steve From Uncommon Caribbean Another lunch in Martinique, another scrumptious and stylishly presented dish – no surprise there, right? We’ve made the point before: they take food very seriously here. No matter where you decide to dine, you’re liable…
Cayman may be a choice for Guantánamo captives’ family who visit
By Carol Rosenberg Miami Herald Some Guantánamo captives’ family may visit, but no overnight stays GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba — With the prison camps now in their 13th year, the U.S. military is willing to allow some war-on-terror captives…
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Second T20: Ireland finish short as West Indies escape with 1-1 draw
West Indies won a low-scoring match by 11 runs to earn a share of the Twenty20 series against Ireland. Date: 21st Feb 2013 West Indies 96-9 ireland 85-8 Set a target of 97 at Sabina Park, Ireland finished on 85-8…
78 Year old tourist dies whilst snorkelling in Cayman
From RCIPS Feb 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM A 78-year-old tourist and a passenger of the “Navigation of the Seas” passed away Thursday (20) after getting into difficulty whilst snorkelling at the Grand Cayman Callie dive site. Loyd Wayne Loudamy…
Petro Caribe: are Caribbean countries prepared for the worst?
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 The amount of the debt owed to Venezuela by many Caribbean countries is shrouded in secrecy because the process of dealing with Petro Caribe has not been transparent says Sir Ronald Sanders. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,…
Sea levels will rise and affect small islands in the Caribbean
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)1: Expected sea level rise and ocean acidification in a 4°C warmer world 1. Background Like most Small Island Developing States (SIDS)2, the impacts of climate change will have serious deleterious environmental, social and…
Expanded portfolio for CIBC’s St Hill
From Guardian Media CIBC FirstCaribbean International bank has expanded its wealth management services following the resignation of Mark Young, managing director of Wealth Management, effective February 2014. In a newspaper advertisement the bank said: “The board of CIBC FirstCaribbean has…
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New and improved Hebrew School coming soon in the Cayman Islands An announcement on the Chabad of the Cayman Islands website: http://www.chabadcaymanislands.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/2053720/jewish/Hebrew-School.htm says: “Coming soon. Our new and improved Hebrew School.” “The Chabad Hebrew School is a place where the…
