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On This Day: July 4, 1959, The Cayman Islands Cease Being a Jamaican Dependency
Jamaicans.com
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July 4, 2025
On 4 July 1959, the Cayman Islands officially ended their status as a dependency of Jamaica and became a separate Crown Colony under direct British rule. This marked a pivotal turning point in the territory’s constitutional development and laid...
What Would Universal Basic Income Mean for Tourism?
Discover Montserrat
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July 3, 2025
Imagine a Caribbean where residents receive a guaranteed income, irrespective of employment status. This concept, known as Universal Basic Income (UBI), could revolutionize both the tourism industry and the broader economy in the region. A Brief...
Moody’s Reaffirms Cayman’s Aa3 Ratings
I News Cayman
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July 3, 2025
Hon. Rolston Anglin, Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. Rolston Anglin said, “The reaffirmation of our credit rating as well as the ongoing ‘stable’ economic outlook is testament not only to our Islands’ political stability, the...
“Voices of the Sea” Launches Cayman’s Living Legacy of Seafarers
Caymanian Times
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July 3, 2025
By Christopher Tobutt Christopher.tobutt@gmail.com It was standing room only at Constitution Hall on Wednesday evening, 25 June, as the Cayman Islands officially launched the Seafarers Registry — a heartfelt tribute to the men and women whose...
10 Best Pieces of Luggage for Business Travel, According to Wired and CNT Editors
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 2, 2025
This story is part of The New Era of Work Travel, a collaboration between the editors of Condé Nast Traveler and WIRED to help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip. A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of...
CAL passengers get a ‘serving’ of Cayman dialect
Cayman News Service
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July 1, 2025
(CNS): Cayman Airways is teaching its passengers a little Caymanian vernacular with the introduction of napkins featuring select authentic Caymanian sayings and phrases. The additional serving of in-flight entertainment has been developed with the...
Little Cayman reefs decimated by bleaching
Cayman News Service
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July 1, 2025
(CNS): The coral cover on Little Cayman’s reefs has dropped to the lowest since monitoring began more than half a century ago, according to the recently published 2024 Healthy Reefs Report Card, compiled by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute....
Cayman: Have you heard the latest news from CCMI?
I News Cayman
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June 26, 2025
From CCMI & Little Cayman Research Centre BIG HAPPENINGS IN LITTLE CAYMAN CCMI may be located on a small, remote island, but our dedicated team of scientists, educators, and communicators are making BIG waves in research, advancing knowledge, and...
First Rock charts new path in Cayman Islands and Costa Rica
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
First Rock Real Estate has deepened its KFC partnership in Costa Rica. FIRST ROCK Real Estate Investments (FREI) will abandon Jamaican property development to become a real estate investment trust (REIT), pivoting toward rental assets in...
Cowgirls announce nonconference trip to Cayman Islands Classic
The O'Colly - Oklahoma
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Two weeks ago, Oklahoma State found out its conference opponents for the 2025-26 women's basketball season. Now, the Cowgirls have their first nonconference trip scheduled for the upcoming season. OSU will compete in an eight-team field at the...
8 Safest Places To Travel To In The Caribbean
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
Source: Melanie Hobson / EyeEm / Getty When most people think of the Caribbean, they imagine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back lifestyle. And while the region is known for its breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality, safety is...
Cayman: Future hospitality leaders begin their journey
I News Cayman
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June 26, 2025
Dart commences the fourth cohort of the Dart Hospitality Training Programme Sixteen young Caymanians have embarked on a journey to upskill themselves through the 2025 Dart Hospitality Training Programme and position themselves for successful...
Craving Paradise? These Are the 30 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
AOL
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The 30 Beautiful Beaches in the World Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a...
10 beautiful islands in the world you must visit in July 2025
The Times of India
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It's time to hit the beach! The hot summer breeze is suffocating you in your homes and you can't spend the entire season within the walls of your abode. Thus, with the Fourth of July weekend coming soon or even later in July, you can plan an...
Martyn Bould to Climb Mount Fuji For Cayman Islands Red Cross Fundraiser
Caymanian Times
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Longtime Cayman resident and philanthropist Martyn Bould MBE is once again lacing up his hiking boots for a cause close to his heart. Continuing his “Climb for Red” fundraising campaign, Bould will scale Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji on August 28,...
Cruise operators are steering troubled waters with their own private islands
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
The Cayman Islands Is Getting Two New Nonstop Flights from Canada
Caribbean Journal
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June 29, 2025
Seven Mile Beach. Camana Bay. Rum Point. Cayman Kai. The East End. The Bluff. The Cayman Islands is filled with memorable spots — and now it’s getting even easier to fly to the tri-island destination. Porter Airlines, the upscale Canadian carrier...
Investigation Launched into Missing American Tourist on Providenciales
Magnetic Media
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June 29, 2025
New York, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) last week. Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism...
These 10 dreamy Caribbean resorts make family travel feel effortless
AOL
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As a mom who's traveled frequently since my now-teenage daughter was a baby, I know there are lots of extra touches to look for at resorts so that everyone in the family feels like they’re truly on vacation. Sometimes, all you can afford for...
Americans Are Flocking to These Five Caribbean Islands Right Now, From All-Inclusive Hotspots to Untouched Escapes
Caribbean Journal
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June 29, 2025
MIAMI — There’s a quiet shift happening in Caribbean travel — and it’s not all about the usual suspects. While some bigger-name islands continue to draw crowds, a new group of destinations is quietly capturing the imagination of American...