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Cayman: Dart university scholarship granted to future biochemist
(L-R) Dylan Levy, recipient of the 2025 William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship, alongside Dart representatives Joanne Lawson, Mark VanDevelde and Jackie Doak. Dart is pleased to announce 18-year-old Dylan Levy as the recipient of its 2025 William A....

Permissionless Data Hub Baselight Taps Walrus to Activate Data Value OnChain
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, August 26th, 2025, Chainwire Alongside Quilt and other underlying infrastructure, Baselight’s integration of Walrus will unlock support for a wider range of datasets and formats for developers and builders Baselight,...

Dart university scholarship granted to future biochemist
Dart is pleased to announce 18-year-old Dylan Levy as the recipient of its 2025 William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship. Dylan, a graduate of John Gray High School, completed his A Levels with exceptional A* grades at Cayman Prep & High School. He...

Ministry–Council Partnership Sets Stage for Ageing Forum
The Minister of Social Development & Innovation Hon. Isaac Rankine, and Chief Officer Nellie Pouchie recently attended the meeting of the Council of Older Persons, emphasising the Ministry’s active commitment to addressing the evolving needs of...

2025 Eco-Warrior Challenge open to Cayman Islands government schools to win a 3-day course to CCMI
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is excited to announce the launch of the Eco-Warrior Challenge 2025, an engaging nationwide competition for government primary school classes (years 5 and 6) to showcase their passion for a healthy...

RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top Offshore Litigators 2025
In its annual list, ALB spotlights the standout offshore dispute lawyers who have distinguished themselves through high-profile cases and a relentless focus on client success. The offshore litigation landscape is undergoing significant change as...

10-year-old flies high with history-making exam results
(CNS): A Year 5 student at the Edna Moyle Primary School sat two Key Stage 4 external exams this summer, which are usually not taken until the end of Year 11, and not only passed but achieved high grades. Matthew Anderson, who is just 10 years old...

Pharmacy in the Caribbean poised for transformation, says outgoing Caribbean Association of Pharmacists president
Dominica News Online - Monday, August 25th, 2025 at 5:28 PM Kalawattie Datt-Singh – President of The Caribbean Association of PharmacyThe Caribbean pharmacy sector stands on the brink of a transformative era, driven by innovation, accountability,...

Chamber looking at trade diversification with China
Dr. Leo Rolle, executive director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) said yesterday that Bahamian businesses are seeing the benefits of trade diversification away from North America and are already creating...

How a once-promising Minnesota tech company fizzled out, leaving workers ‘heartbroken’
Kasoff served in the restructuring role for about nine months. The company paid him a $679,000 salary in 2015, while Realization Services took in about $6 million from 2015 through early 2017, according to filings with federal securities...

Ava DuVernay Inspires CARIFESTA 15 Audience in Barbados
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay brought a message of courage, creativity, and connection to CARIFESTA 15 on Monday night during a fireside chat that drew a standing ovation in Bridgetown. Speaking with festival director Carol...

India’s Consul General Visits Cayman
Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Trade Development, Honourable Gary Rutty (left) and India’s non-resident Consul General to the Cayman Islands, His Excellency Mayank Joshi pause for a photo during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the...
Celebrity Cruises names Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has named Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the first Brazilian chef to be appointed as such for a major cruise line. Named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by World’s 50 Best, Torres is widely recognized for her...

Ava DuVernay at CARIFESTA 15: “Justice and Dignity Are Sexy”
The air inside the packed hall at the Hilton Barbados in Bridgetown was charged with anticipation on Monday night as festival director Carol Roberts-Reifer welcomed Academy Award nominee and Emmy, BAFTA, Peabody and Sundance-winning filmmaker Ava...

CIIPA Director speaks at regional CFATF training
Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA) Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy, Alfred Tweneboah, was invited to participate in a collaborative discussion at a recent Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) training...

JetBlue Gives Special Treatment With New Perk To U.S. Location Canadians Are Avoiding
With the summer coming to an end, and fall and winter looming, airlines across the United States are making bold schedule changes. American Airlines has shifted its focus with unexpected routes already announced for next year. The airline has...

Cayman Islands to host CXC results ceremony
Dominica News Online - Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at 9:01 AM Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO, CXC. Photo: CXCOfficials from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) have arrived in the Cayman Islands ahead of the highly anticipated Results...

Cayman: Targeted Treatments Continue Amid Higher Mosquito Counts
MRCU Figures from our daily trap collections, field observations, and public reports all indicate higher mosquito numbers. Our crews are out in full force, working to bring populations down as quickly as possible. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (13...

Research shows family offices are boosting their exposure to alternative assets
The need to diversify investment holdings is driving increased exposure to alternative assets among family offices, new global research from Ocorian, the specialist global provider of services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices,...

TURKS AND CAICOS IMPOSES LOCALISED LOCKDOWNS TO FIGHT CRIME
By Staff Writer A second locality in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has been placed under a State of Emergency as the UK Overseas Territory grapples with a serious crime wave. Just a few weeks ago, TCI was rocked by its first mass shooting in...