Increased investment needed for smallholder agriculture
(IFAD) Achieving new Global Goals will require increased investments in smallholder agriculture say development leaders at Rome conference Rome, 17 February 2016 – Development leaders, heads of state and government representatives gathered for the opening of the 39th Session of…
Caribbean oil storage shortage forces sales at a loss
Reuters from Midstream Business A saturated oil storage network in the Caribbean is forcing some South American and African producers to keep selling crude at prices that do not cover production costs, brokers and sources told Reuters. Low price environments…
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Dominica rejects use of genetically modified mosquitoes
From Caribbean360 ROSEAU, Dominica, Wednesday February 17, 2016 – Dominica wants no part of the use of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the vector that carries the Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses. Minister of Health Dr….
Scalia’s funeral, like those of past justices, will draw thousands
By Tony Mauro, The National Law Journal Justice to lie in repose Friday at the Supreme Court. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s funeral will take place Saturday at the largest Roman Catholic Church in America, underscoring the fact that…
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Channel Island credit ratings downgraded by S&F From BL UK The credit ratings of both Jersey and Guernsey have been downgraded from AA+ to AA by Standard & Poor’s. The downgrade comes after a recalibration exercise by S&P and is…
The Editor Speaks: Our not so speedy Internet
There has been a lot of talk about the biggest con our Internet providers have been getting away with – its SPEED. Complaints have been pouring into the appropriate regulating authority that watches over our Internet – Information Communications and…
Cayman Islands airports unveils new ‘Calypso’ mascot
CIAA Mascot Makes Big Debut on Valentine’s Day Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (16 February 2016) Travelers lined up at the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) to meet the Cayman Islands Airports Authority’s (CIAA) mascot who made his big debut just…
[Spanish] City tries to honor employee, learns he hasn’t shown up to work in 6 years
By Chris Smith From BGR Feeling guilty for procrastinating at work again? Well, you really shouldn’t! At least you’re at work, which is more than 69-year-old Spanish civil servant Joaquin Garcia can say for up to 14 years of his career. Authorities…
Treasure Beach Jamaica receives $48 Million for makeover
From South Florida Caribbean News Treasure Beach Receives $48 Million to Support Community Tourism Projects St. Elizabeth, Jamaica – The area of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth has been earmarked as a pilot project in the drive to further develop community…
Commission and remuneration for insurance agents and intermediaries: poised for change
By Celia Jenkins Contributed by Tuli & Co From International Law Office Overview Historically, the insurance statutory and regulatory framework has strictly restricted the amount of commission or remuneration that could be paid to insurance agents and insurance intermediaries (eg, insurance brokers,…
