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...

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...

DOT Rolls out ‘Welcome to vaCay’ Global Campaign

By Stuart Wilson The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) unveiled its new marketing campaign to promote the Cayman Islands around the world at an exclusive event held inside the Camana Bay Cinema on October 6th. Welcome to vaCay ‘Welcome...

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

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WWE 'Money In The Bank' event set for New Orleans in 2026

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Carnival Cruise Line Surprises Guests And Makes Unexpected Stop At Controversial Destination 15 Years Later

Especially in October and November, cancellations and itinerary changes are common for the most popular cruise lines due to weather events, such as hurricanes. In recent days, we have seen several adjustments. Both Carnival Cruise Line and Royal...

MBtv Debates – More guidelines, tax incentives in pipeline for Macau’s fund industry: AMCM

Macau’s financial regulator is preparing a series of new guidelines and tax incentives to support the city’s Investment Funds Law, which comes into effect on 1 January 2026, aiming to build a competitive ecosystem for the local fund industry. The...

Increasing risk of catastrophic and life-threatening flooding in the Caribbean from Tropical Storm Melissa

AccuWeather Public Relations > Rainfall amounts of 8-16 inches can occur in Haiti, eastern Cuba, Jamaica, and southwestern portions of the Dominican Republic, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 30 inches > AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist...

Tropical Storm Melissa set to strengthen in the Caribbean...the latest forecast track

Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to linger in the Caribbean for several days. As the storm meanders over the very warm sea water Melissa is likely to gain strength. The National Hurricane Center shows the storm reaching hurricane strengthen...

| IMAC Awards US$483,000 in 2025 Scholarships

Jessica Powell – IMAC Scholarship Committee Chair “George Town, Grand Cayman, October 8, 2025 – The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) has announced that through its Educational Scholarship Fund (ESF), scholarships for a total...

Expanding global connections with Jamaica

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Water Authority Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Three promising young Caymanians are set to continue their academic journeys in the United Kingdom, pursuing careers in engineering. Hannah Robinson, Marco Lopez-Francis, and Liam Benson have been awarded the Water Authority’s 2025 Annual...

Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic, unlikely to ‘strongly impact’ USVI, Puerto Rico

KINGSTON — Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said this morning. Melissa, the 13th named storm in the Atlantic this year, is not expected to have major impacts on the mainland United...

Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Atlantic. Maps show forecast path.

Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Tuesday morning. Melissa, the 13th named storm in the Atlantic this year, is not expected to have major impacts on the mainland United States, but...

NCFC Government Unveils Strategic Policy Statement

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Carnival Cruise Line Visits Cruise Port in Mexico for the First Time in 15 Years

Carnival Cruise Line returned to a Mexican cruise port for the first time in 15 years when one of their cruise ships had to make a schedule change due to weather. Carnival Legend made a surprise visit to Acapulco, Mexico today. The cruise ship is...