RBC Caribbean Economic Report: Barbados economy slipped back into recession
From News T&T The S&P downgrade from BB+ to BB– with a negative outlook, is based on weak and deteriorating external and fiscal balances in the face of external financing challenges (such as the recent failed US$500 million bond issue)…
Breast cancer rates soar in the region
From Caribbean 360 The WHO says mortality is higher in the Caribbean and other developing countries due to lack of early detection and access to treatment. NEW YORK, United States, Monday December 16, 2013, CMC – The World Health Organization…
Muslim converts who hacked Private Lee Rigby to death found guilty
By Martin Robinson Daily Mail UK Murderers in the name of Islam: Muslim converts who hacked Private Lee Rigby to death in the street are found guilty by jurors in just 90 minutes Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale…
London’s Apollo Theatre’s roof collapses
From BBC Some 88 people are injured, at least seven seriously, after part of a roof in London’s Apollo Theatre collapsed during a show, police have said. The venue in Shaftesbury Avenue was packed for a performance of the Curious…
Cayman’s postal collection hours to be extended
The Cayman Islands Postal Service plans to accommodate customers’ collection of Christmas packages by extending business hours at the Airport Post Office on Saturday, 21 December and Tuesday, 24 December. Airport Post Office EXTENDED HOURS are: • Saturday, 21st December…
Over US$400 million pledged for rapid response to disasters
From Caribbean 360 The latest promise of aid for natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes in the Caribbean was made in response to appeals by top UN officials. NEW YORK, United States, Tuesday December 17, 2013, CMC – The…
ON THE LEFT: Promote brand Caribbean
By Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace From Nation News Everybody in the world knows the word Caribbean yet nobody owns it, so part of the mission that we have with the public and the private sector of the Caribbean is to begin to…
FDA examining antibacterial soaps, body washes
By Saundra Young, CNN The FDA says there’s no evidence antibacterial washes are better than soap and water Some data shows there may be long-term health risks from exposure Hand sanitizers and wipes are not covered by the proposed rule…
Application Dates for the Ministry of Education’s Scholarship Programme
Applicants must apply online for all scholarships, only during the specific periods for the respective scholarships; Overseas Applications 18 December 2013 – 15 February 2014 Local Applications 1 March – 30 April 2014 The online application programme is available…
Caribbean Cuisine
David’s Deep Blue Restaurant David’s Deep Blue Restaurant at the Morritt’s Resort offers elegant dining in East End, with a breathtaking location right on the beach. Chef Remy Azavedo, well-known in Cayman for his delicious world cuisine fusion, is now…
