CELAC coordinators prepare third summit in Costa Rica
San José, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) The National Coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) prepare the third summit of the regional bloc, scheduled for next January 28 and 29 in Costa Rica. Representatives of the…
What’s new in the Caribbean [and Cayman gets a mention, too]
By Ryan Ver Berkmoes From Lonely Planet When our authors hit the road they’re on a mission to hunt down the fresh, the transformed, the hot and the happening. Here are a few of our favorites that sparked their interest…
EU Gives 20 Million for Disaster Management in the Caribbean
From reliefweb REPORT from Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency Bridgetown, Barbados, October 31, 2014 (CDEMA) – Disaster Management in the Caribbean region is getting a boost with a 20 million euro grant from the European Union. The funding has been…
African, Caribbean and American cultures collide
By Gabrielle Pomerantz From The Brown and White Lehigh students gathered in the Women’s Center on Thursday to discuss differences between African and Caribbean cultures and American culture. The event started off with an icebreaker where each attendee mentioned African…
25 confirmed cases of chikungunya in Cayman Islands says latest report
Chikungunya Update as of 13 October 2014 From Cayman Islands Public Health Department The total number of confirmed chikungunya cases reached 25 this week (13 October 2014). The distribution of confirmed cases (25) has been: George Town -nine; Cayman Brac…
Alkane’s natural gas powered Maxi taxi hits the Caribbean
Alkane Truck Company announces the arrival of the 15 Passenger Maxi Taxi Van, The Islander, to the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. Working with established dealerships in each location, Alkane Truck Company will offer the line of integrated natural gas powered…
Caribbean export awards over $200K USD to Agro-Processing Companies across the region
From Anguilla News Bridgetown, BARBADOS. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) announces the awarding of over $255,000 USD or €197, 000 in financial assistance to CARIFORUM agro- processing firms as part of the Regional Private Sector Development Programme (RPSDP)…
IATA warns Jamaican airports against doubling tariff
By Janet Silvera, From Jamaica Gleaner St Thomas, US Virgin Islands: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging regulators of the airline industry to act strongly and swiftly against proposed “big increases” in aviation fees by Jamaica’s two main…
One more confirmed case of chikungunya in Cayman Islands – total now 6
Chikungunya Update as of 15 September 2014 The total number of confirmed cases of chikungunya has reached six, as at September 15, 2014. Since the last update on 8 September 2014, five new cases were placed under investigation during the…
Men’s CFU Caribbean Cup
Day Three Final round of Men’s CFU Caribbean Cup (CFU) Martinique meets Suriname in the last game of Group 3 in the 2014 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Men’s Caribbean Cup this evening, at the Stade Pierre Aliker á Fort de…
