Bo Xilai scandal: Gu Kailai charged with Heywood murder
The wife of disgraced Chinese political leader Bo Xilai has been charged with the murder of UK businessman Neil Heywood, state news agency Xinhua says. Gu Kailai and Zhang Xiaojun, employed at Mr Bo’s home, were “recently” prosecuted by a…
Newsweek may not continue as print weekly
It has been reported by Associated Press that the American weekly news magazine Newsweek may cease its print publication by the end of this year. Inter Active Corp. (IAC) chief Barry Diller, who owns the majority stake in the company,…
Statement on U.S. Tax Compliance and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
25 July 2012 The Ministry of Finance is issuing this statement in relation to recent public comments made in relation to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The US Government has always expected its citizens, wherever they live…
RCIPS answers iNews Cayman’s question concerning helicopter
Further to iNews Cayman’s request for comment from the RCIPS re the sale of the police helicopter, following the statement by the Honorable Premier yesterday (25) a Police spokesperson said: “The sale of the police helicopter has neither been discussed,…
Inmates Complete Intervention Sessions
Certificates and awards were presented to inmates who worked at improving their interpersonal skills, and who took advantage of behaviour modification and drug-education sessions. In her remarks during a recent informal ceremony at Her Majesty’s Prison Northward, the Portfolio of…
Rotary sends Cayman Youth Sailing Team to Tortola, BVI
Cayman was strongly and proudly represented by a team of five youth sailors on the weekend of 13th to 15th July 2012 at the Kids and the Sea (K.A.T.S.) Premier’s Cup in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This year marked the…
WestStar in agreement with outside company to sell majority stock
WestStar has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with an outside company to sell a majority of its stock. It is important to note that prior to consummation of this agreement regulatory approval must be obtained. While we…
Why we should worry on the rise and fall of oil
Now why should you worry about the price of oil if you’re not buying and selling oil? If you’re neck deep into forex, there’s one good reason. Many of the most important currency trading pairs rise and fall on the…
Welcoming ceremony hit the spot
by Ronald Shillingford London has been basking in sunshine all week and the extra warmth created by all the goodwill of hosting the Olympics radiates everywhere. On Thursday the Games organisers had a series of welcoming ceremonies for countries and…
Is Your Relationship with Trees on the Rocks?
By Sarene Marshall, The Nature Conservancy Given my work for a global conservation organization and my residence in a neighborhood filled with massive oaks, maples and hickories, it shouldn’t be surprising that my family and I are fond of trees….
