Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
From Expatistan Food Lunchtime menu in the business district CI$13 Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) CI$8 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CI$5.47 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CI$2.04…
Texas governor: flooding had ‘tsunami-type power’ as 12 remain missing
By Amanda Holpuch in New York and agencies From The Guardian Three reported dead as Texas and Oklahoma battered by storms Tornado kills 13 in Mexican border city of Ciudad Acuna Texas governor Greg Abbott expanded the emergency disaster zone…
Olwomen story of the week
20 of the most useful clothing hacks that will save you a lot of time and money By Karyn From Olwomen We all face issues in our clothing every day. Sometimes they get stained and impaired and you could find…
Cayman Islands National Day of Preparedness
National Day of Preparedness is being celebrated on May 18, 2015. The theme this year is “Volunteer for a resilient Cayman, prepare for all hazards!” National Day of Preparedness is observed each year in the Cayman Islands to encourage residents…
Origins of Cayman Islands’ ‘Tax Free’ Status, where it’s now and where it’s going.
From Milestone Chestertons Properties Cayman The Wreck of the Ten Sails. There are numerous stories tied to this infamous shipwreck that praises the fortitude and heroism of the Caymanian people. Nearly all stories end with the awarding of ‘tax free’…
The Cayman Islands has a multiple listing association that is the envy of the Caribbean
How the Multiple Listing Service ( MLS) of The Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association ( C.I.R.E.B.A ) Works for You The Cayman Islands Real Estate Broker Association ( CIREBA) is comprised of 32 Real Estate member companies who are…
iNews Briefs
Cayman Islands Premier gives warning of economy overheating Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin has warned the economy could overheat if there is too much development all at once. He warned: “We have to be careful in another year or…
Haiti: Five years after devastating earthquake tens of thousands still homeless and desperate
From Amnesty International Five years on from a devastating earthquake in Haiti, tens of thousands of people remain homeless as government policy failures, forced evictions and short-term solutions have failed many who lost everything in the disaster, said Amnesty International…
10 Ways to clean your kitchen less often and enjoy it way more
From The Kitchn Once or twice a year it’s a good and necessary thing to dig deep and really cure your kitchen. But what about daily maintenance? The stuff you can do the rest of the year to keep your…
Caribbean Journal says: Three new reasons to visit Grand Cayman this season
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Grand Cayman has long been one of the most popular Caribbean destinations but this season there are several new reasons – beyond Stingray City and those famous Seven Mile sands – to visit the…