Caribbean: Governments make strides to combat HIV, AIDS
By Ezra Fieser for Infosurhoy.com The disease remains the leading cause of death among men and women between the ages of 20 and 59, according to the World Health Organization. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The number of deaths caused…
39 People will lose their jobs in Cayman employed by LIME – Government reply
It was announced earlier today that the agreement between Jamaica-based telecom LIME and Ericsson Cayman Ltd. means that 39 people will lose their jobs in Cayman. In a Press release LIME sent to the media they announced they (LIME) had entered…
Peers banned from lobbying ministers – House of Lords report noted
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Government is aware of and is taking into consideration a report that bans members of the House of Lords from lobbying ministers. Changes to the Lords Code of Conduct were published Monday…
LATEST: Double death BT – Investigation re circulation of images: 3 Fire officers on required leave
Fire officers released From Ministry of Home Affairs Feb 17 2014 3:16 PM The Ministry of Home Affairs can confirm that three serving fire officers have been placed on required leave pending the outcome of an ongoing police investigation relating…
iNews Briefs
Health City Cayman Islands Grand Opening of first phase Health City Cayman Islands Grand Opening will be on Tuesday 25th February 2014 from 9am – 11 am. Dr. Alejandro Badia, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon will be attendance. Dr. Badia…
Teaching in the Cayman Islands
From Teach Away This laid-back Caribbean nation is an ideal location for teachers looking for a quieter lifestyle abroad surrounded by turquoise sea and colorful wildlife. TEACHING JOBS IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS With a large number of international prep schools,…
Caribbean Music Festivals Draw Big Name Acts
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse PHOTO: Musician Bruno Mars will headline the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival in August. (Splash News, splashnews.com) There’s only one sure way to improve on the Caribbean’s beautiful blue waters, sunny skies and wonderfully…
22 Million cruise passengers visited the Caribbean In 2013
By R. Wilson From St Kitts & Nevis Observer The cruise sector of the Caribbean tourism industry continues to grow, according to recent statistics. Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Beverly Nicholson-Doty announced Monday (Feb 10) that nearly 22 million cruise…
St Vincent diplomat recalled for offering to help source US ‘Green Cards’
From Caribbean360 KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Saturday February 15, 2014, CMC – Former St. Vincent and the Grenadines Deputy Consul General in New York, Edson Augustus, was recalled last week because he offered to help Vincentians in that city to obtain…
CARICOM concerned over Guyana’s failure to approve anti-money laundering legislation
From Caribbean360 OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza, has called for the “timely approval” the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) in the Guyana Parliament. GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thursday February 13, 2014, CMC – The Caribbean Community…
