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[Bahamas] Govt considers a hurricane tax/Bahamas Opposition party against ‘hurricane tax’
By RASHAD ROLLE From Tribune 242 WHEN it meets today, Cabinet may consider introducing and implementing a special tax to help finance Hurricane Matthew repair and recovery efforts, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday. If implemented, such a tax may…
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Buyer revealed for Bahamas megaresort
By K. Quincy Parker Nassau Guardian Business Editor From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has confirmed that the new owner of the financially troubled multi-billion dollar Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas is…
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SportsMax offers football fans a trip to Spain!
Wednesday, 19th October 2016 –: SportsMax have teamed up with the La Liga, the world’s most star-studded football league, to offer football fans across the Caribbean the chance to win a trip for 2 to see 2-time Ballon d’Or winner…
CSA pledges USD10,000 for Hurricane-ravaged Haiti at opening of annual conference
From Caribbean Shipping Association A pledge of financial assistance to hurricane-ravaged Caribbean territory Haiti from President David Jean Marie marked the ceremonial opening of the Caribbean Shipping Association’s (CSA) 46th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency…
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Caribbean and Central America join forces on Rainwater Harvesting
From Global Water Partnership GWP Central America hosted a regional workshop on Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) on 22-23 September in El Salvador. The workshop brought together practitioners from across the region. GWP Caribbean also took part, under the theme “Considerations for…
Jamaica cops eight awards for top Caribbean resorts/ Cayman Islands gets two
From Jamaica Gleaner Jamaica has copped the lead in Condé Nast Traveler’s top resorts in the Caribbean with eight local properties receiving prestigious awards. The 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards featuring the eight Jamaican properties were announced yesterday. The winning…
US: Man sues Burger King because hiring an alleged Taser and switchblade holding manager just isn’t cool
By Ashlee Kiele From Consumerist Although there are few things worse than receiving a cold batch of onion rings, getting attacked by a Taser and switchblade wielding fast food manager probably ranks right up there. These events all led to a…
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Cayman Islands’ Healthcare Conference speakers help define important moments in every chapter
The upcoming Cayman Islands’ Healthcare Conference, under the theme ‘The Chapters of a Healthy Life’, will bring together a variety of speakers from the Caribbean region and beyond, to discuss some of the defining aspects in every chapter of not…
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Cayman Islands Piano Recital Thu, October 20, 2016 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Price; $10 – $30 This will be an evening of piano sonatas. Allie Cortens and Glen Inanga will perform some great music composed by Domenico Scarlatti, Joseph…
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New UB research fellowship strengthens the study of Zika and other Caribbean health challenges
By Marcene Robinson The award provides financial support and mentorship to researchers focused on the study of infectious diseases, liver disease, diabetes and antibiotic resistance. BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences (CIGBS) and…
