Jamaica’s Tessanne Chin to perform at Haiti benefit in Florida
From Caribbean360 FLORIDA, United States – Jamaican reggae fusion artist Tessanne Chin, who earned international acclaim last month by winning Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice, is already lending her time and talent to worthy Caribbean causes. Tessanne, who recently…
Man wanted by the RCIPS arrested in Switzerland
From RCIPS Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:02 PM The RCIPS can confirm that 47-year-old Hassan Iftikar Syed has been arrested and is currently detained in Switzerland in relation to a number of offences which took place in the Cayman Islands….
Cops issue fake cash warning
From RCIPS Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 3:44 PM Officers from the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit are warning members of the public and the business community to be on their guard after a number of fake US banknotes surfaced on…
Let’s stay together
Elmslie Memorial United Church in Association with Margaritaville present the fourth renewal of “Let’s Stay Together”. This a marriage enrichment series for any married or soon to be married couple. It will run for 8 Monday nights starting on February…
The Cayman Islands welcomes record number of visitors
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (January 28, 2014) Demonstrating the strength of the destination amongst travellers, a record-breaking number of visitors were welcomed to the Cayman Islands in 2013 according to visitor arrival statistics released by the Department of Tourism. The…
Sign up today for the 5th Annual CARE/BRITCAY – K9/5K!
The 5th Annual CARE/BRITCAY -K9/5K Registration for the 5th annual K9/5K 2014 is now open! This year, our annual walk/run will take place on Sunday, February 16th @ Camana Bay. Online registration is available through Cayman Active and you can…
Cayman is #1
Cayman Islands rated # 1 overall Caribbean/Atlantic destination by Scuba Diving readers Islands enjoy strong showing in 2014 Top 100 Gold List of the Reader’s Choice Awards; Cayman’s history of conservation and its dive industry play major role in diversity…
Aetna Buys Reinsurance Coverage
By Zacks Equity From ZACKS U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET – Analyst Report) has announced a five-year reinsurance agreement with Vitality Re V Limited, a newly-formed special purpose insurance company based in the Cayman Islands. The agreement is part…
Guyana minister resigns
By Caribbean News Now contributor GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana’s minister of local government and regional development, Ganga Persaud, resigned on Thursday, citing personal reasons and future commitments. The minister, in a statement, thanked President Donald Ramotar, in whom he expressed…
Southwest adds international flavor with Caribbean flights
By McClatchy News Service From MailTribune DALLAS, Texas — To the sound of steel drums playing Caribbean music, Southwest Airlines announced Aruba, Jamaica and the Bahamas as its first-ever international destinations. The flights, to depart from Atlanta, Baltimore and Orlando,…