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Cayman Islands Government Statement by Portfolio of the Civil Service on Phase V of the Rationalisation Programme The Government has recognised that the public service has become increasingly diverse with over 80 core-government entities; 25 statutory authorities and government companies…
Dolphin Discover Group receives socially responsible award for 9th consecutive year
Dolphin Discovery Group has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year with an ESR ® award for its contribution to society and the environment. Reaffirming the company as a leader in social responsibility. Given by CEMEFI (Mexican Center for Philanthropy),…
Despite Tighter External Conditions, Latin America and the Caribbean Hold Steady
From The World Bank Remittances and Foreign Direct Investment provide more reliable flows Growth continues, albeit slow: 2.3% in 2014 Without productivity reforms the region could see social progress stall WASHINGTON – As international investors shift their focus back to…
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NOTICE Brac Reef Beach Resort Reception Cayman Brac residents can meet and greet Cabinet Ministers and all the Members of the Legislative Assembly at a Brac Reef Beach Resort reception on Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 6:30-8:30 pm. All is…
Record participation in Caribbean tsunami warning exercise
REPORT from UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization The level of participation in the tsunami warning exercise that took place on 26 March in the Caribbean was unprecedented, compared with similar exercises in 2011 and 2013. Organized under the auspices…
The Editor Speaks: Cuban migrants not winning any friends with escape ploy
The 30 or so Cuban migrants who are here detained at the Immigration Detention Centre have said their break out was a ploy to bring attention to their grievances at their incarceration. All they have done is to make me…
Jamaica’s Sean Paul gets fifth Billboard #1 debut
From Caribbean360 The dancehall superstar’s sixth studio album Full Frequency also debuted at #1 in Japan and made Mexico’s top five. Jamaica’s dancehall superstar Sean Paul has scored another landmark achievement with his fifth # 1 reggae album debut on…
Latin American and Caribbean countries call for stand-alone goal in strong pre-CSW declaration
From UN Women At the conclusion of the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Consultations ahead of the 58th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58), held 6-7 February in Mexico City, Ministers and senior Government representatives from 27 countries…
American motorcycling through Mexico has been missing for more than 2 weeks
By Christina Sterbenz From Business Insider PHOTO:Facebook/Harry Devert Harry Devert posted this photo to his Facebook on January 20. The caption reads: “With my Charros Uriangato…my new favorite place in Mexico” A New York man who was riding a motorcycle…
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Premier’s HARDtalk airing changed The Office of the Premier has been advised that the airing for the discussion between Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and BBC HARDtalk host Stephen Sackur has been changed to Wednesday, 12 February, 2014, on…
