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Briton fatally stabbed in Barbados From Belfast Telegraph A British man has been stabbed to death on the Caribbean island of Barbados, it was reported today (16). The victim, who has not been named, was stabbed in the chest early…
Jamaica passes law to decriminalize marijuana for personal use/Doctors against
Jamaica passes law to decriminalize marijuana for personal use From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday June 13, 2014, CMC – Plans are in the making for the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana. “Cabinet approved certain changes to the…
HM Queen honours two Caymanians
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognized Karin Thompson and Leonard Hew in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Ms Thompson is named a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of services to the protection of children and…
The Editor Speaks: Multifamily dwellings
Multifamily dwellings are buildings or structures designed to house several different families in separate housing units. The most common type of multifamily housing is an apartment building. Duplexes, quadruplexes, and townhomes also qualify as multifamily housing. These dwellings are very…
Cayman painter announces new art exhibition
Cayman painter Gordon J. Solomon opens his new art exhibition called “DUS” on Tuesday July 1st at Full of Beans Café, Pasadora Place, Smith Road, George Town, Grand Cayman at 6pm. So come out and enjoy complimentary canapés and wine…
Sir Terry Leahy’s stake in newly floated firm B&M is stashed in the murky waters of a fund registered in the Cayman Islands
By Rupert Steiner From Daily Mail Sir Terry Leahy’s stake in newly floated discount chain B&M is held through a fund registered in the Cayman Islands. Leahy, chairman of the Woolworths-style discount chain, which has floated for £3billion, is a…
Dr. Jeff Masters: Bogus GFS Model forecasts of Atlantic tropical cyclone genesis
By Dr. Jeff Masters From Weather Underground There are no tropical cyclone threat areas in the Atlantic to discuss today, and none of the reliable models for forecasting tropical cyclone genesis is predicting development over the coming five days. However,…
Technology, globalisation and a level playing field
By Gonzalo Jalles, CEO, Cayman Finance Capital has become extremely movable. Technology and that ability to move at costs and speeds not imaginable 30 years ago has facilitated the ability of capital allocators to constantly seek the best return for…
Titanic explorer investigates the ‘Caribbean’s Deadly Underworld’
By Gerri Miller From Mother Nature Network Under the sea disasters, like volcanoes and landslides, can create habitats for all sorts of marine life, including colonies of shrimp, lionfish, and enormous mussels. A remote-controlled submersible explores the ocean depths in…
Don’t leave Rome without tasting these 5 classic dishes (each under €10)
By Rebecca HollandJune From EuroCheap Spaghetti carbonara is a traditional Roman dish that is as decadent as it is delicious. Photo: kimrompa It’s no secret that Italy is a foodie paradise. Each region is famed for its unique cuisine, with…
