The U.S. unilateral sanctions against Russia will produce a global food disaster
By John Ross / Globetrotter “There is really no true solution to the problem of global food security without bringing back the agriculture production of Ukraine and the food and fertilizer production of Russia and Belarus into world markets despite…
The World Bank approves US$25 million for Grenada First Recovery and Resilience Programmatic Development Policy
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 —The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the financing of US$25 million for Grenada’s First Recovery and Resilience Programmatic Development Policy Credit. Before the pandemic, Grenada’s steadfast reform path to building economic resilience had attained solid growth,…
Cayman Islands Bankers Association elects new President and Vice President
The Cayman Islands Bankers Association (CIBA) has announced the appointment of Ms. Sarah Hobbs as President and Ms. Amanda Bodden as Vice President. This makes history as Sarah is the first female President of CIBA to be appointed since its…
IMF Ukraine / Sri Lanka / Food Security
As the G7 meets, the IMF is working to secure emergency funding to help Ukraine while it is fending off a Russian invasion, Fund spokesman Gerry Rice said Thursday in Washington, DC (May 19). “Our immediate response at the IMF…
Are cashback casinos profitable?
Luck is the major player at a casino. You need it on your side to win. However, it is a flexible state, so you never know if you will win or lose. This, coupled with the thrill of hoping your…
The unspoken rules for gamblers: Land-based casino etiquette
If you’re new to the world of gambling, or even if you’ve been around for a while, you may not be aware of the unspoken rules for casino etiquette. In this blog post, we’ll go over some of the most…
“EU must become independent of Russian energy”
The EU must make Europe independent of Russian energy sources. In this context, the focus is primarily on reducing energy consumption. The mechanical engineering industry offers a wide range of solutions. Brussels/Frankfurt 17/05/2022 – Commenting on the European Commission’s RePowerEU plan,…
IOC and Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant applications open for a second year
03 May 2022 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC), in partnership with Worldwide Olympic Partner Airbnb, are once again offering athletes the opportunity to apply for a USD 2,000 Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant to support them on…
Cayman Islands Government 1st Quarter Results Surpass Budget
Grand Cayman, 11 May 2022 – Deputy Premier and Minister for Finance & Economic Development, Hon. Chris Saunders, presented the Cayman Islands Government’s unaudited financial report for the First Quarter of 2022 (1 January to 31 March) to Cabinet on Tuesday,…
IMF / Western Hemisphere Department’s Regional Economic Outlook
The War in Ukraine, higher inflation, tighter financial conditions, economic decelerations of key trading partners, and social discontent may dim growth prospects for Latin America, the IMF announced Tuesday (April 26). IMF Director of of the Western Hemisphere Department Ilan…
