Henry Fraser Superstar
By Patrick Hoyos From The Broad Street Journal What happens when you bring four or five articulate, knowledgeable, passionate, dedicated architectural heritage advocates together to discuss the restoration of Barbados’ built heritage? A sixth arrives. A meeting of like minds…
Cancer second leading cause of death in the Caribbean-CARPHA/World Cancer Day Feb 4
From Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says cancers are the second leading cause of death in the region and even as it acknowledged that nearly one half of cancers are…
The Editor Speaks: Ignoring iguana problem is insane
All of us who live here in the Cayman Islands must have noticed the invasion of the green iguanas that seem to be increasing in numbers every day. It isn’t “seeming” at all – it really is. We have visiting…
World Bank hails Caribbean geothermal energy expansion
From CANANEWS World Bank says a multi-donor initiative, led by its Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), has mobilized US$235 million through the Clean Technology Fund towards scaling up geothermal energy in developing countries, including the Caribbean, since it was…
The Pentagon comes up short on climate
By Eric Bonds from Caribbean Life The Pentagon recently released a new report sounding the alarm on the national security threats posed by climate change. Like previous reports on the subject, this one makes clear that Department of Defence (DoD)…
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Vincentian PM slams WICB leadership By Azad Ali From Caribbean Life St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has slammed the leadership of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron as “poor” and “embarrassing” and…
London: Book by Caribbean Archbishop launched at Carlton Club
By Jo Siedlecka From ICN There was more than a touch of Caribbean sunshine at the Carlton Club in London just before Christmas 2014, when Archbishop Robert Rivas, Archbishop of Castries, arrived for the launch his book ‘How Beautiful the…
Obama administration pushing energy independence in the Caribbean
From Antillean Media Group The United States is becoming deeply involved with energy projects in the Caribbean, in part to lower the region’s dependence on Venezuelan oil WASHINGTON, D.C., January 30, 2015 (AMG) — The first Caribbean Energy Security Summit…
Cayman Islands: Capital markets guru featured at UCCI this February
University of Toronto professor Dr. Walid Hejazi is engaging, dynamic, and a world-class financial expert. And on February 13 and 14 he will deliver 12 hours of tips for companies interested in “Accessing Capital Markets for Global Operations.” Anyone who…
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Cayman Islands government health insurance company sued again The Cayman Islands National Insurance Company (CINICO) is being sued again, for the third time. Attorneys for five hospitals in Florida USA have again accused CINICO of not paying bills for overseas…