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Cayman Water Authority’s Geology Education Week 2024 Review

Water Authority – Cayman’s Geology Education Week 2024 proved to be both engaging and insightful. 10 local high schools participated including Layman E. Scott High School in Cayman Brac. In total, over 300 students attended the lectures presented by Dr….

Empowering Voices: OECS Ministers Gather Farmers for Transformative Dialogue on the Region’s Food Security

On October 9, 2024, the OECS Council of Ministers for Agriculture had its annual convening during the 18th CARICOM Caribbean Week of Agriculture in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The meeting featured an inaugural invitation to farmers, agro-processors, and retailers…

Successful First Day of CHOGM in Samoa – Cayman Islands Premier Engages in Key Discussions with Samoan Leaders

Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Premier of the Cayman Islands greets Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa,  Samoan Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affair The first day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa saw productive discussions between the Premier…

Suriname becomes the 175th member of the World Bank’s International Development Association

Washington, D.C., October 18, 2024 – Suriname today officially became a member of the World Bank Group’s International Development Association, marking a significant milestone in the country’s development journey. The International Development Association, which provides grants and low-interest loans to low-income countries,…

Video Premiere: Sargassum Seminar – Climate-Smart Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Agriculture through Product Innovation

VIDEO PREMIERE Starting at 2:00 p.m. CST / 4:00 p.m. AST today, we will premiere the video recording of the Sargassum Seminar on Supporting Climate-Smart Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Agriculture through Product Innovation. This event allowed us to showcase the innovative work being…

Cayman: RCIPS Warn of Email Scam Threatening to Disclose Personal Information

From RCIPS The RCIPS Cyber Crime Unit have received reports of a scam currently circulating in our communities, whereby a number of individuals have received an email threatening disclosure of personal information in exchange for money paid to the scammer….

Study reveals alternative fund managers prioritise governance as regulatory scrutiny increases

From Ocorian New research* from Bovill Newgate and Ocorian has found that 65% of alternative fund managers have been subject to governance-related fines or sanctions within the last two years, despite many firms claiming to have strong governance practices. The…

Cayman: Truman Bodden Law School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS) celebrated an auspicious occasion Thursday, 17 October, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new modern campus located at Artemis House along Fort Street, George Town. Esteemed dignitaries in attendance…

22 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 TS

Tue 22 Oct Weather TROPICAL REPORT ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico TROPICAL REPORTATLANTIC Tropical Weather OutlookAtlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 800 AM EDT Tue 22 Oct 20241205…