EU promises to continue assisting Caribbean development
From CBC The Head of the European Union Delegation to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ambassador Mikael Barfod, says Europe will continue to play a significant role in the socio-economic development of the Caribbean. Barfod said that Caribbean integration remains…
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Western Union and GraceKennedy expand educational programs for Caribbean diaspora youth
NEW YORK, May 07, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Western Union Company WU, +1.43% a leader in global payment services, announced the expansion of its educational programme for Caribbean-born or second generation of Caribbean Americans* residing in the United States…
Police disclose new details about slain lawyer’s secret life
By Zoe Tillman, From Legal Times, David Messerschmitt, the Washington lawyer stabbed to death in a downtown hotel room, used email, phone apps and Craigslist to lead a secret life—one he kept from his wife and family—according to police documents…
Tethys Petroleum Limited: Update on Strategic Review and discussions with SinoHan
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — (Marketwired) — 05/11/15 — Tethys Petroleum Limited (“Tethys” or the “Company”) (TSX: TPL) (LSE: TPL) today provides an update on the Strategic Review process and on-going discussions with SinoHan Oil and Gas Investment Number 6…
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Community Events MAY 11 National Workforce Development Agency in North Side The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the North Side Library to assist job seekers on Monday (11 May) from 10am until 1pm. Five people shot dead…
Changes to Cayman Islands Special Economic Zone regulations gazetted
Supplement No. 1 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 34 dated 8th May, 2015. THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES LAW, 2011 (LAW 22 OF 2011) THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2015 THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES LAW, 2011 (LAW 22 OF 2011)…
Insurer: 10% rate fall to ‘Soften Vat Blow’ [Cayman Islands rates below Bahamas]
By Neil Hartnell From Tribune 242 A leading insurer yesterday expressed hope that a 10 per cent year-over-year fall in property and casualty premiums will “soften the blow” from Value-Added Tax (VAT) for Bahamian consumers. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing…
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Cayman Islands Rotary Club celebrate 50 years with “The Magic of the Musicals”
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman will be celebrating 50 years of being chartered and established on island later this year. The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman’s annual fundraiser over those 50 years has really gone to town to make…
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Community Events MAY 8 CINICO Cayman Brac Closure Due to illness, the CINICO Cayman Brac office will be closed Tuesday, Thursday & Friday of this week. During this period, all Cayman Brac Civil Servants needing assistance should contact the Grand…
Lack of trade finance a barrier for developing countries
By Roberto Azevêdo From Caribbean Life GENEVA, May 2 2015 (IPS) – Up to 80 percent of global trade is supported by some form of financing or credit insurance. Yet in many countries there is a lack of capacity in…
