The harsh effects of being less well-off
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 Unemployment has risen in several countries affecting families across the board. They either have less collective income or those fortunate enough to be employed have to contribute to the survival of those without job…
Cayman Cookout’s chef roster draws guests
By Neal Turnage From USA Today Several years ago at Eric Ripert’s then burgeoning Cayman Cookout at the Ritz Carlton on Grand Cayman, a guest made a telling remark: “I can’t imagine a more beautiful backdrop.” Aside from Ripert’s reputation,…
Nelson excels for Cayman at CWU20
From concacaf.com GEORGE TOWN, Cayman islands — Amanda Nelson is not particularly tall, nor wide, but she operates in the heart of the Cayman Islands defense with a style and panache that defies her slender frame. Now an invaluable member…
Corruption levels in the Caribbean remain elevated
Corruption levels in the Caribbean remained elevated in 2013, RBC Caribbean’s latest Caribbean Economic Report has said. The report published at the end of December 2013 said: “Corruption levels in the Caribbean remain elevated. Transparency International will be hosting a…
UPDATE: African Virus Outbreak in Caribbean Stirs Health Warnings
UPDATE: From Bloomberg Business Week The first known outbreak of the chikungunya virus in the Western Hemisphere has Caribbean governments working to prevent the disease from spreading and damaging the region’s tourism-dependent economies. About 280 cases of chikungunya, which can…
CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship
Played Friday January 17 2014 Truman Bodden Sports Complex, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Semi Finals Under-20 Women’s Championship Mexico 3 Costa Rica 1 USA 6 Trinidad 0 To be played Sunday January 19 Truman Bodden Sports Complex, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Third…
Rasta need help/Dog & cats want homes and 1 cat missing / Dogs & puppy found and lost cat
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 10:21 AM RASTA NEEDS A LITTLE HELP ! Rasta is a super sweet guy who unfortunately got into a fight with a car which resulted in him loosing…
Three Can Play: The Best Dressed Foods, Walkerswood and Busha Browne’s Match Flavours at CHTA Marketplace
From Jamaica Observer With more than 1,200 top-flight tourism and travel industry honchos attending the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA) Marketplace this week in Montego Bay, The Best Dressed Foods, Walkerswood and Busha Browne’s knew they had to make…
Asafa Powell: Jamaican sprinter appears before anti-doping panel
From BBC Sprinter Asafa Powell has told a Jamaican anti-doping hearing he did not list all his supplements at trials as he could not remember their names. The former 100m world record holder, 31, tested positive for the banned stimulant…
UK failing to protect wildlife treasures in overseas territories, report warns
By Damian Carrington From The Guardian, MPs say the government must take responsibility for protecting the unique species and habitats of its isolated island territories The string of isolated island territories making up the last vestiges of the British empire…