Cayman Islands DCI hosts meeting for EU’s small-business programme

The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) recently hosted a meeting for an EU programme that’s intended to strengthen Caribbean OCT governments’ abilities to service their countries’ business sectors. COSME, which stands for Caribbean OCTs Small and Medium Enterprises, was…

Tax-free tropical paradise – should you stash cash in the Caymans?

By David Wilson From The Sydney Morning Herald TROUBLE IN PARADISE Sleepy looking George Town is a major part of the world’s financial network. The Cayman Islands is touted as one of the world’s top 10 finance hubs. The chief…

Gonsalves proposes “grand settlement” to end Windies crisis with BCCI

From Caribbean360 KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Tuesday November 11, 2014, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has written to CARICOM asking the regional body to communicate to the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) his “grand settlement”…

African and Caribbean War Memorial unveiled at the Black Cultural Archives in

By Shez Chung Blake From Brixton Buzz African and Caribbean War Memorial unveiled at the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton Dignitaries, community leaders, veterans and local residents braved the brisk autumnal weather yesterday to attend the unveiling of the UK’s…

Danzón Fest attracts new generation to old-world music

By Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro From Valley Morning Star The dance instructor gave final instructions to more than 20 couples inside the Edinburg City Hall auditorium Saturday afternoon. As the rhythm of Caribbean style music blared inside the hall, couples embraced and…

Exercise for dogs

From ASPCA Dogs are born to work for a living. They’ve worked alongside us for thousands of years, and most are bred for a particular purpose, like hunting, herding livestock or providing protection. Dogs’ wild relatives spend most of their…

ICC poised to clear way for Amir return

From Super Sport Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir, banned and jailed for spot fixing in one of cricket’s darkest episodes, is set to be handed a dramatic return to the sport. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to revise its…

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‘Proud of Them’ recognises Cayman Islands’ youth

The Proud of Them initiative recognises the positive achievements of young persons aged between 10 – 25 years. Through a public nomination process, individuals are honoured in the categories of Academics, Careers, Business, Sports, Culture or Community Service. Each person…

Marine institute to join Cayman Islands Department of Tourism for DEMA Las Vegas 2014

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) receives grant from Darwin Institute to save the Cayman Islands’ coral reefs Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 11, 2014 – The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) today announced plans to host a booth inside…