The UK’s help to buy homebuyer hotspots
By James Lockett Research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed which cities are currently seeing the most demand from homebuyers for properties eligible for Help to Buy (H2B). With the current Help to Buy equity loan scheme…
The cities where asking price reductions are helping boost homebuyer affordability
The latest research by Yes Homebuyers has revealed where homebuyers could be quids in due to a hat-trick of savings via the stamp duty holiday, a reduced mortgage deposit requirement and a reduction in the asking price of their property. The budget…
“Steve Higgins & Friends Concert series return to The Cayman Islands!” Sun SEP 1 6PM
Consul General Oliver Mair makes debut appearance” August 20, 2019. Ft Lauderdale – For the fourth consecutive year, The Cayman Islands will once more receive a spectacular treat when Steve Higgins & Friends present their 2019 performance from their Annual…
UK: Boris Johnson’s Brexit policy ‘unacceptable’ – EU negotiator
From BBC Top European officials have rebuffed the Brexit policy of Boris Johnson after his first speech to UK MPs. The new prime minister said he was committed to “getting rid” of the Irish border backstop, which has long been…
A guide to 4th of July for non-Americans
By Erin Davis and Catherine Dillinger From CNN Facts you might not know about July 4th (CNN)All across America on July 4, men in red, white and blue tank tops dust off their grills, children chuck exploding paper wrappers in cul-de-sacs,…
Anguilla and Montserrat strengthen capacity to mainstream climate change adaptation in their fisheries sectors
Port of Spain, Trinidad – With the start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season mere weeks away, many Caribbean islands are already bracing for the possibility of being hit by a tropical storm or hurricane. One sector which has been particularly hard…
Five OECS social entrepreneurs nominated for participation at the One Young World Summit 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 — As part of the OECS Commission’s commitment to drive youth development in the region, it has become a nominating agency for the One Young World (OYW) Summit held in London, United Kingdom, from 22 – 25 October 2019. This…
Things to know before moving to the Cayman Islands
Moving to one of the most booming British colonies – Cayman Islands, to some people is an easy decision. And we understand the reasons for that. The Cayman Islands are considered to be like heaven on Earth. What more could…
Hospitals and health centers in Belize are set to become more safe, “green” and resilient to natural disasters
Ministry of Health is implementing the Smart Health Facilities Project, with technical cooperation from PAHO/WHO and financing from the United Kingdom and the European Union. The Belize City, 22 February 2019 (PAHO)- Eleven hospitals and health centers and a laboratory…
Coral salvage project, a success – Cayman Islands
CANA News From TV6tnt The Department of Environment says a project to relocate pillar coral impacted by disease has been successful. The project involved taking coral tissue from affected reefs, growing them in coral nurseries and reattaching them to health…