Sandals Foundation reaches out to 2,000 Sandals guests and children during Marine Awareness Month
From Bahama island info The eco-tours were facilitated by Experiential Education and Young Marine Explorers. The students, guests and staff also learned about the medicinal value of many of the plants found throughout the wetlands of New Providence and the…
The US spends millions to cover sexual assault in the military
David Francis, The Fiscal Times, From Business Insider The Veterans Affairs department spent almost $872 million in 2010 to deal with the health impacts of sexual assaults on former military personnel. This figure is based on the $10,880 dollars the…
Orbcomm services now available in 5 more Caribbean countries
From Financial News UK Orbcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBC) said that its satellite data communications services are now available in Belize, Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos, and the British Virgin Islands. “This expansion of Orbcomm service availability in…
Appleby Aviation to attend EBACE 2013
by Appleby Appleby’s dedicated Aviation team, Appleby Aviation, will be exhibiting once again this year at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (“EBACE”) in Geneva, from stand 2239. Brian Johnson, director of operations at Appleby Aviation, will attend the…
Let’s Do it in the Caribbean (Positive Tourism News) wins Online Media Award
Written by Nicola Haughton Atlanta, (May 8, 2013). LetsDoitInTheCaribbean.com (Positive Tourism News), the Jamaican distribution channel and online news media which is uniting the Caribbean as One Marketplace, was the big winner at the recently held African Diaspora World Tourism…
Cleveland kidnap accused Ariel Castro in court
BBC The man accused of imprisoning three women for about a decade in the US city of Cleveland has made his first court appearance. Ariel Castro, 52, is charged with kidnap and rape. He did not enter a plea. Bail…
The Sequester is a perfect example of how [US] Congress plays favorites with Federal programmes
The Fiscal Times, From Business Insider Who says Congress can’t get anything done? With airport delays linked to the federal furlough of air traffic controllers mounting this week, Congress moved rapidly to address the problem. The furloughs started thanks to…
Nannies Trained to Aid Education
Nannies and domestic helpers participated in the first teaching initiative aimed at enhancing their role as co-educators of young children last night (Tuesday, 7 May 2013). Literacy Coach Latasha Miller, along with teachers Jessica Jackson, Joanan Jackson, Iriny Grant, and…
CIMA to host meeting of the Financial Stability Board Regional Consultative Group for the Americas
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) will host the fourth meeting of the Regional Consultative Group for the Americas of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on 27 May, 2013. The FSB was established in 2009 to coordinate the work of…
Southern Cross Club Guest Lands Little Cayman Grand Slam of Fly Fishing
Michigan resident accomplishes feat after 12 years of fishing local flats In mid-April, Ross Schofield, a Southern Cross Club guest, achieved something many fly fisherman only dream about: he landed a Permit, a bonefish and a tarpon within a 24…
