Latest Cayman Islands PR Application Numbers & Totals
The backlog is currently 402. The Caymanian Status & Permanent Residency (CSPR) Board resumed its normal meeting schedule after the holiday season on Thursday, 11 January 2018. The DOI administrators tasked with reviewing permanent residency applications continued to work throughout…
Haiti’s popular ecotourism
Haiti’s most popular ecotourism destinations From Mongabay.com The tropical Caribbean island of Haiti is a paradise with a rich, fascinating history, natural wonders, and diverse cultural offerings. It has also been named by some as the next big thingin regional tourism….
36 US states report widespread flu
Indo Asian News Service Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) The number of American states reporting widespread flu activity have jumped from 23 to 36 last week, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. “Seasonal influenza activity increased…
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Cayman Islands police warn of suspicious Instagram and Whatsapp messages soliciting photos from minors
From RCIPS Last Thursday, 21 December, police received a complaint from a parent on island of suspicious Instagram posts and Whatsapp communications with minor children. An Instagram message had been circulated on 16 December purportedly from a prior Miss Universe,…
Barbados reducing prisoner rehab time
BY GEORGE ALLEYNE From Caribbean Life Barbados has softened its programme of legal rehabilitation for convicted criminals by erasing their history in a shorter time, but while generally hailed as a good move, some say there remains stigma, and blacks…
Sexual accusations force Russell Simmons To step away from his companies
From All Access Music Group November 30, 2017 Several sources are reporting that RUSSELL SIMMONS is stepping down from his companies, DEF JAM RECORDINGS and RUSH COMMUNICATIONS, after accusations of harassment and sexual assault became public. SIMMONS released a statement…
Actuarial Conference hosted by Atlantis
From Tribune242 ORGANISERS yesterday said they expect more than 170 actuaries and financial services professionals to attend the Caribbean Actuarial Association’s 27th annual conference, which is being held at Atlantis from November 29-December 1. The annual event brings together actuaries…
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Something very weird is happening on Saturn’s moon Titan
By Mike Wehner From BGR Thanks to the efforts of NASA and its incredibly reliable Cassini spacecraft, we now know more about Saturn and its moons than ever before, but it seems there are still some surprises in store for…
Chef admits to unknowingly importing cocaine
From Barbados Today A St Lucian chef [on Nov 1] admitted to importing $100,000 worth of cocaine into Barbados, but said it was done unknowingly. In fact, 23-year-old Johnelle Leeanne Pierre of Ti-Rocher, Micoud told Chief Magistrate Christopher Birch she…
Scientists figured out a simple way to discover what’s troubling bees
By Nathanael Johnson, Grist From Business Insider We’ve seen big declines in wild bee populations. That’s not just bad for the fuzzy little bees; it could drive up prices for almonds, blueberries, and other pollinator-dependent treats. The challenge is knowing…
