8,000 persons are NOT receiving welfare
The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Director, Jennifer Dixon, said people had misunderstood the department’s report and 8,000 persons are not receiving welfare from the government. Dixon revealed to the Legislative Assembly’s Finance Committee on Wednesday (4) the…
Labels on modified foods would boost prices
From Newsmax Connecticut and Maine recently passed bills requiring labels identifying all foods made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and similar legislation is pending in at least 20 states. But labels on GMO foods would have unforeseen consequences and would…
CARICOM issues statement on Syrian crisis
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on the international community to make a “valiant effort” to help the parties involved in the conflict in Syria to reach a “negotiated political statement.” Following is the full text of the statement: CARICOM…
HBO and Blink Entertainment take you to Walt Disney World with “Brave”
Trinidad & Tobago –As part of the premiere of the movie Brave, HBO and BLINK Entertainment have joined forces to take one lucky winner and three guests to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The winner, who must be subscribed…
Women and girls strive to get an education in Afghanistan
by UN Women From Care2 “Educating women and girls and women’s empowerment in our community is my dream,” says Beheshta, a 20-year-old Afghan girl who recently completed classes offered by the UN Women-supported Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Centre in…
Why is Syria important for oil prices?
By Michael Kling From moneynews Although Syria doesn’t produce much oil itself, its neighbors produce a lot of it. A spreading sectarian conflict that drags in neighboring countries could disrupt their oil production and critical pipelines and waterways. That’s why…
New York Fashion Week
By Raakhee Mirchandani / Fashion Editor New York Daily news From safari scenes to Caribbean fun, designs have vacation feel On day 4 of fashion week, designers Donna Karan, Tracy Reese, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Tam and more…
Finance Minister says all government bodies have submitted financial statements
Press Release By the Minister for Finance & Economic Development 6 September 2013 The Public Management and Finance Law stipulates that Government’s Ministries, Portfolios and Offices along with its Statutory Authorities and Government-Owned Companies, submit their 30 June year-end financial…
Summer students get medical experience at HSA
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) once again provided a summer programme to university students pursuing medical and nursing careers. The summer 2013 programme, run in July and August, was sponsored by Admiral Administration, Lee’s Office Products and Health…
