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Month: July 2011

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ISRAEL

By Joyce Pursley There are right wing politicians and commentators who contend that U.S. policy toward Israel has taken an (unwelcome) turn. The fact  remains that President Obama’s position on Israel is the same as that of every president for…

“I believe the children are our future”- says Whitney

A teenager is on the verge of accomplishing the greatest dream of her life – and she thinks so many young Caymanians can follow in her footsteps. Whitney General is about to embark on a life-changing journey to study medicine…

Editorial iOpinion

Editorial – It is the season for vacations

It was a quiet weekend. Not only crime but the political front too seemed to have gone on vacation already. Both parties took a welcome break in slanging one another, although it seems it’s going to break out again as…

Fans go Ga-Ga for Lady of pop

SYDNEY (AP) — Lady Gaga may have surprised fans with two unexpected gigs in Australia, but don’t expect a third free show. Police are urging ticketless fans not to throng the downtown Sydney area on Wednesday night, when she is…

Former PM makes Murdoch accusations

LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday accused Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers of employing criminals to obtain confidential information about his family, his private financial affairs and the lives of ordinary people who were at “rock bottom.”…

Boy that’s a big baby!

LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — A Texas mom expected a big baby, but nothing like this: 16 pounds, 1 ounce. Janet Johnson on Monday remained in an East Texas hospital after giving birth to what her doctors called one of the…

Latest offering from Cedrus Investments

Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm specialising in investment management and financial advisory services, has announced its latest offering of renminbi (RMB) – denominated investment products. The continued internationalisation of the RMB as a global currency and forecasts for…

Ozannes awarded ‘Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year

Mourant Ozannes has been named ‘Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year, Cayman Islands’ by the Finance Monthly Law Awards 2011. “The role of corporate lawyers cannot be underestimated, they have been at the very heart of the global recovery…

Fountains are a pleasure

I love water fountains. They can be located just about anywhere, take on any form and by the way the water is engineered to be released, are a moving picture of delight. From the times of royal nobles to our…

Internet scammers pick on the wrong target

Internet scammers didn’t do their homework when they sent a fake email promising millions of pounds to a Caymanian citizen. For the recipient of the email was none other that… A DETECTIVE CHIEF INSPECTOR with the police Financial Crime Unit!…