Cayman Islands – More than just a place with special tax laws
So far, the Cayman Islands have been in the news as a tax haven when big companies and personalities use the islands as a loophole to save taxes in their home countries. More than 50.000 companies are registered on the…
Global community steps up with $93 billion support package to boost resilient recovery in World’s poorest countries
– $23.5 billion in donor contributions to IDA, World Bank fund for the poor WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The World Bank today announced a $93 billion replenishment package of the International Development Association (IDA) to help low-income countries respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build a greener, more resilient,…
Paraiso Realty Listings in Caribbean
OUR NEWEST LISTINGS! Having trouble shopping for your loved ones this season? From luxury to adorable, we have something for everyone on your list. Here are the newest Paraiso Realty listings: Brisas de Jazmín “Brisas De Jazmín” is one of…
14 Dec Weather in Cayman
Tue Dec 14 2021 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Fresh northeasterly winds and rough seas will continue across the Cayman area for the 24 hours as a high pressure system over the southeast United States strengthens. Satellite images show few low…
13 Dec Weather in Cayman
Mon Dec 13 2021 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Moderate to fresh winds and rough are expected to continue over the next few days as a ridge of high pressure over the Caribbean strengthens. Satellite images show few low level clouds…
12 Dec Weather in Cayman
Sun Dec 12 2021 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS A slight increase in winds and seas is expected to occur within the next 18-24 hours as a ridge of high pressure over the Caribbean strengthens. Satellite images show few low level…
The UWI confers seven retired Professors with ‘Emeritus’ title
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Tuesday, December 7, 2021— The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the conferral of the title of ‘Emeritus’ on seven retired Professors. The decision on the conferrals was made…
Miller: Balancing Public Safety and Economics Inequality: An ongoing tug-of-war on a few troubled Caribbean islands
BY R.D. Miller Ricochet: Many parts of the Caribbean landscape continue to erode from violence and economic uncertainty and it is giving locals, visitors, and expatriates heightened concern and a reason to pause. Ongoing reported crime against humanity does…
Caribbean small businesses awarded close to USD 1 million in grants post-pandemic
Nearly USD 1 million in technical assistance grants awarded to businesses 61 MSMEs in 14 Caribbean countries received grant funding Businesses headed by women and the youth accounted for 42% of grantees Grants totalling nearly USD 1 million have been awarded to 61 small businesses in CARIFORUM member…
Inclusion of persons with disabilities is crucial for the sustainable development of Latin America and the Caribbean
From World Bank Group WASHINGTON D.C., December 2, 2021 – Approximately 85 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean have some type of disability, accounting for 14.7 percent of the total population, according to a new World Bank report. The…