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Melissa threatens Jamaica and Haiti | Guidance for Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
The system is forecasted to strengthen slowly over the next few days, possibly becoming a hurricane by Friday… Substantial intensification is possible by this weekend… (Source: CDEMA) “There is a high degree of uncertainty in track and intensity...
School security beefed up as probe into gun continues
(CNS): The police have increased their presence at the Clifton Hunter High School and increased security measures following reports that a student took a gun to the school last month, according to government officials. The Ministry of Education...
Melissa’s slowdown is bad news for the central Caribbean
Tropical Storm Melissa has not strengthened in its first two days over the central Caribbean, but this lopsided, ungainly storm is still expected to evolve into a dangerous major hurricane by early next week. As of midday Thursday, the National...
BYD confirms ATL Automotive as executive dealer
BYD Jamaica recently launched the all-electric BYD Sealion 7 at the island’s first-ever BYD Club EV event. Jamaican consumers are being urged to protect their investment by purchasing exclusively through the ATL Automotive Group. The company is...
Tropical Storm Melissa not yet strengthening, but still expected to become a dangerous Caribbean hurricane
[En español] A Hurricane Watch is up for the south coast of Haiti and a Tropical Storm Watch for Jamaica for Tropical Storm Melissa, which had not yet strengthened as of midday Wednesday. The storm was crawling slowly west-northwestward across the...
Premier Leads Key Local and Overseas Financial Services Engagements in October
Grand Cayman, 16 October 2025 – Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André Ebanks has completed an active series of international and local engagements this month aimed at reinforcing the Cayman Islands’ leadership in...
Lorenzo is the next hurricane that could hit the US in October
18 Weather experts are tracking when the next hurricane could impact the United States in October, as the 2025 hurricane season does not end until November. As Lorenzo develops as a tropical depression in the Atlantic, a new tropical wave is...
Staying Cool, Dry Into Weekend; Rain Chances Increase Mid Next Week
Staying Cool, Dry Into Weekend; Rain Chances Increase Mid Next Week Seasonably cool conditions will stick around into the next several days. Rain chances will increase late next week around Halloween AWARD AT YESTERDAY’S COMMISSIONERS MEETING....
The 'new George Soros' quietly stoking ANARCHY across America: Ultra-secretive billionaire is unmasked... we traced his 'dark money'
A British hedge fund billionaire has been accused of secretly bankrolling climate anarchists, hard-left campaigners, and even groups linked to Communist China — all while shaping US policy from afar. A bombshell new report by Americans for Public...
Bundle up! Frosty start to Friday morning with temperatures in the 30s
The atmospheric setup for tonight favors colder-than-normal temperatures for this time of year. Many spots in central and southern New Jersey have not yet had their first frost. Clear skies and lighter winds will allow temperatures to fall fast...
Latest Update: Strengthening Melissa to Bring Extreme Impacts to the Caribbean; More Beach Erosion Issues Likely for the U.S. East Coast
From AccuWeather Public Relations > Dangerous landfall now forecast for Cuba: AccuWeather hurricane experts predict Melissa to make landfall in Cuba as a major hurricane next week > Caribbean Impacts: Torrential rainfall and powerful wind gusts...
European Union: Commission aims to enhance economic security with new FDI screening framework
General overview Background Historically, there was no comprehensive framework for the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) operating across the European Union. Instead, individual member states could adopt their own FDI screening regimes...
Holidays in jeopardy as Tropical Storm Melissa threatens popular winter sun destinations
By ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 09:22 EDT, 23 October 2025 | Updated: 09:22 EDT, 23 October 2025 Holidays could be in jeopardy as Tropical Storm Melissa threatens popular winter sun destinations. The storm has been brewing in the...
The Bahamas finishes fourth at CGA Four-Ball Championships
The Bahamas Team delivered a strong and spirited performance at the Caribbean Golf Association’s (CGA) Four-Ball Tournament at the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Montego Bay, Jamaica, over the National Heroes Day holiday weekend, overcoming...
SO FAR, SO CALM - BUT WE SHOULDN’T DROP OUR GUARD
By Staff Writer The message of hurricane preparedness from the recent National Week of Readiness (September 17th to 24th) still echoes with powerful relevance as Cayman heads into the home stretch of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. “It’s not...
BlackRock Survey: Opportunity Amid Uncertainty - Insurers Globally Embracing A More Flexible Approach
Inflation tops insurers' risk concerns (63%), while overall risk appetite remains low (12% planning to increase exposure) Private markets continue to gain importance, with 30% of insurers planning to increase their allocations and 58% intending to...
Miss Earth presents Silver Year delegates in Filipiniana finery
October 23, 2025 | 11:00am MANILA, Philippines — Miss Earth 2025 candidates were formally presented in Filipiniana-inspired ensembles to kick off pre-pageant activities. Carousel Productions International revealed the official lineup of the...
Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson named 'Most Powerful Woman in Sports" by Forbes
Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson named 'Most Powerful Woman in Sports" by Forbes Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson named 'Most Powerful Woman in Sports" by Forbes AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES CLIMBING UP INTO THE UPPER 70S LOW 80S, BUT IT WILL BE...
WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026
WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026 WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026 AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES CLIMBING UP INTO THE UPPER 70S LOW 80S, BUT IT WILL BE CHILLY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS MAY BE ONE OF THOSE...
Suffolk-CBNA Joint Venture Awarded Design-Build Contract for Transformational School Rebuild in St. Croix
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2025-- The Suffolk-CBNA Joint Venture has been awarded a $789 million contract to lead the design-build reconstruction of four public schools and a curriculum center in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This...