ILO to present Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean on 14 Dec 2023
The Labour Overview 2023 on this occasion will include data and analysis about the labour market in the region, as well as the way in which labour indicators evolved in 2023, and projections for 2024. The Labour Overview will be…
E.U. lawmakers: “market is tainted with forced labor”
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United December 10, 2023News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policyThe E.U. market is tainted with forced labor A group of E.U. lawmakers warns that “a substantial volume of apparel tainted by Uyghur forced labor is…
Child’s death underlines the dangers of child labor law rollbacks
December 3, 2023 From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Child slavery16-year-old’s death at sawmill underlines the dangers of weakened child labor protection lawsA 16-year-old was killed while operating a conveyor at a sawmill and…
Cayman: Spectators gather for Annual Pirates Week Turtle Release
The Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (CTCEC) joyfully welcomed spectators to its annual Turtle Release during Pirates Week. On Friday, 17th November, five yearling Green sea turtles were released into the wild at Governor’s Beach, having been carefully nurtured…
Caribbean push at World Travel Market London
Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO Secretary-General & CEO, was in London at WTM. The Caribbean made its presence felt at World Travel Market London last week, with destinations and entities like the Caribbean Tourism Organization engaging with travel sellers, industry professionals and the international media. Among…
US: House Speaker begins posting Jan. 6 videos online
Newsmax TV screenshot By Mark Swanson From Newsmax House Republicans, under the guidance of Speaker Mike Johnson, began posting the Jan. 6 videos online, the first wave of a promised 40,000-plus hours that will be available to the public. The first…
Rev. Franklin Graham to Newsmax: ‘Pray for the Middle East’
Screenshot – Newsmax TV By Nicole Wells From Newsmax The Rev. Franklin Graham, CEO of Christian outreach organization Samaritan’s Purse, told Newsmax Friday that people need to “pray for the people of the Middle East right now” because “they need our prayers.” Describing…
CTO Chairman, Kenneth Bryan, wants stronger partnerships between banks and small businesses
Cayman Islands Tourism Minister and CTO Chairman, Kenneth Bryan, at the Caribbean Association of Banks Conference in Trinidad on Oct. 25, 2023 To watch video click HERE PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (October 29, 2023) – Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism…
BBC WORLD NEWS: Trucks carry aid and coffins into Gaza – but UN calls it ‘drop in the ocean’
With updates from Rushdi Abualouf in Gaza; Lyse Doucet, Lucy Williamson in southern Israel; Jeremy Bowen, Paul Adams, Yolande Knell, Tom Bateman and Joel Gunter in Jerusalem; Anna Foster in northern Israel; and Hugo Bachega in Beirut. Summary Biden reiterates…
The Fight for Island Beaches! Grand Cayman Film spotlights Island’s diverse wildlife
From Island Innovation Pacific Islands Forum head says yes vote on Indigenous voice would ‘elevate Australia’ on world stage Australia’s credibility will be boosted on the world stage if the yes vote wins the looming Indigenous voice referendum, a senior…