Caribbean leaders tackle serious problem of marine pollution
From The Voiceslu Land based pollution from untreated sewage, garbage and chemicals from agriculture account for 80- 85% of marine pollution in the Caribbean Sea and pose a serious threat to Caribbean livelihoods, health and environmental sustainability. To tackle this…
St. Lucia keeps Caribbean Tourism Queen title
From St Lucianewsonline St. Lucia has retained the Miss Caribbean Tourism Queen Pageant title. Louise Victor, 22, won the competition on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Carnival Village in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Saturday’s victory was “mission accomplished” for Victor who…
New International climate report has profound implications for Latin America
By Carolina Herrera, Latin America Advocate, Washington DC The new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate confirms what countless people in Latin America and the Caribbean already know – something is seriously wrong with the weather and it’s time…
Judge says Cardiff mum can be released from Caribbean jail but others reject call
From Wales Online Nicole Reyes must stay behind bars to await trial over accusation she killed her husband A judge has ruled in favour of a Cardiff mother being freed after spending 15 months in prison on a Caribbean island….
The champagne standard of living
From Coldwell Banker Friday’s Forbes Where to Live article provided an interesting metric – measuring the best place to live by the cost of a bottle of champagne. Cayman hotels rank right behind Moscow at $650 a pop. (Dear Hoteliers…
Sat (26) is the last big celebration for The Big Draw KY
Saturday (26) is the last BIG celebration for Big Draw. NGCI is hosting an action packed family fun day that runs from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and they would like to invite everyone to come out and celebrate the…
Pirates Week Food Handlers Need Certification
From Cayman islands Department of Environmental Health All individuals planning to serve food or manage food stalls during the 2013 Pirates Week Festival must have up-to-date food handler’s certifications from the Department of Environmental Health (DEH). All food handlers needing…
Join Merle at Lifebook on Friday (25)
Merle McGann Leader at Lifebook (Cayman Islands) Chapter invites you to come and visit us at the Chamber of Commerce CayShop Expo at the ARC at Camana Bay on Friday October 25, 12noon – 8pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm….
Tobacco dealers must register by Fri Nov 1
All tobacco dealers in the Cayman Islands are required to submit their applications for registration by Friday, Nov. I. The Department of Commerce and Investment reminded tobacco dealers this week that applications submitted between Nov. 2 and Dec. 31 will…
Continuation of cosmetology training
From Cayman Islands Department of Environmental Health Training courses for personnel in the cosmetology industry continues to be offered by the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) states DEH Officials. This training is applicable to all new personnel working in the…
