Simpson Miller describes former Jamaica agriculture minister as “one of a kind”
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday August 29, 2014, CMC – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller led the tribute to her former agriculture minister, Roger Clarke, who died in the United States on Thursday, describing him as “one of a kind”….
Boosting Resilience in the Caribbean Countries
By Jessica Faieta, Inter Press Service | Op-Ed From Truth Out United Nations – Having lived and worked for more than a decade in four Caribbean countries, I have witnessed firsthand how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are extremely vulnerable…
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Cayman Islands police community meeting West Bay Police Station Community Meeting – West Bay Primary School Hall On THURSDAY 28th August 2014 at 7 pm – 8:30 pm, there will be a public meeting at the Sir John Cumber Primary…
Convicted hijacker can appeal 83-year jail term for attempted hijacking of Canadian airline
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sunday August 23, 2014, CMC – The London-based Privy Council has granted leave to convicted hijacker Stephen Fray, to appeal his 83-year jail term for the attempted hijacking of a Canadian aircraft in the western city…
Strong second half pushes Guadeloupe past Cayman
From CIFA Kingston, Jamaica – A strong second half from Guadeloupe pushed them past the Cayman Islands 3-0 in the opening fixture of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under 17 Boys qualifiers on Saturday. Playing at the Anthony Spaulding Sports…
Cayman Islands Football Association reports widespread progress/Jamaica advance CONCACAF World Cup
From Cayman Football GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) presented an encouraging progress report to the local clubs at the annual Congress at the Westin Resort, recently. In his address, CIFA President Jeffrey Webb highlighted…
Innovative solutions needed for sustainable health care
By Prof Ernest Madu From Jamaica Observer CARDIOVASCULAR Diseases (CVD) were responsible for less than 10 per cent of all global deaths at the dawn of the 20th century. By 2001, CVDs were responsible for about 30 per cent of…
Cryptids of the Caribbean Part 3: Hispaniola
By Brent Swancer From Mysterious Universe Our tour moves to Hispaniola, an island shared by two nations, Haiti on the western portion of the island, and The Dominican Republic on the eastern side. A diverse land of thick, lush jungles,…
CONCACAF GU-15 Day Three Recap – Cayman Islands qualify for ¼ finals
UPDATE: Cayman Islands topped GROUPA by beating Curacao on Sunday (10) 6-0. Scorers: Halle MEDINA (D) Goal 3′ 2Jasmine POWERY (D) Goal 20′ Chelsea GREEN (M) Goal 21′ Goal 23′ Own Goals – Jerusha MARTINA (D) Own…
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Cayman Islands Roads Authority appoints new Managing Director The Board of Directors of the National Roads Authority (NRA) has appointed Mr. Paul Parchment to the post of Managing Director on a 3-year contract with effect from 08th August 2014. The…
