Ogier cites Cayman listings growth in Taiwan IPO market
After a relatively challenging year in 2015, demand is increasing for Cayman listing vehicles for IPOs on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) according to law firm Ogier, which is now acting as Cayman Islands counsel on more F-Share (foreign company)…
Puerto Rico confirms first zika-related birth defect case
From Caribbean News Now SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The first case of a zika virus-related birth defect known as microcephaly has been recorded in Puerto Rico, according to the Department of Health in San Juan. This is also the first…
Cayman Islands 2016 Annual Hurricane Exercise announced
Hazard Management Cayman Islands 2016 Annual Hurricane Exercise The 2016 Annual Hurricane Exercise takes place on Wednesday, May 18th. The exercise has been designed to refresh the use of the National Hurricane Plan for those involved in the national response…
270,000 people oppose GM mosquito trial in Florida
Groups Slam Feds for Weak Review of GMO Mosquito Risks From Center For Food Safety FDA assessment of plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in Florida Keys inadequate WASHINGTON—Public health, food safety and environmental groups including Center for Food Safety,…
ECLAC and GIZ join forces
ECLAC and GIZ join forces as Trinidad Energy Minister, German Ambassador and senior policy makers discuss the future of Caribbean energy efficiency High level decision makers make ready to seize the many opportunities to be gained through initiatives in renewable…
IMF warns St Kitts-Nevis to brace for potential drop in citizenship investment
By LK Hewlett From Caribbean News Now BASSETERRE, St Kitts (WINN) — The International Monetary Fund has once again warned St. Kitts and Nevis against relying on revenue from its citizenship by investment (CBI) program. A team from the IMF,…
Major foreign investors like JPMorgan, HSBC, Goldman okay with Sebi proposal for tightening P-Note rules
From Economic Times NEW DELHI: As Sebi readies to tighten its rules for controversy-ridden P-Notes, major foreign investors including JP Morgan, HSBC, UBS and Goldman Sachs have supported the proposed provisions for immediate reporting of any breach to the regulator…
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Oil prices will rise again, Biden warns Caribbean
By Nadine Wilson-Harris From Jamaica Gleaner United States (US) Vice-President Joe Biden has warned regional leaders that volatile oil prices will return. On this basis, he is urging them to use every opportunity to explore clean and alternative energy sources…
Gadget of the week
Scientists 3D print ‘live’ blood vessels By Jon Fingas From engadget Vessels printed from bio ink and cells behave much like the real thing. It’s no longer a rare feat to 3D print blood vessels. Printing vessels that act like…
Saharan dust brings bacterial blooms to Caribbean
From Scientific American Dust clouds from the Sahara reach the Caribbean—and fertilize waters there when they arrive. Christopher Intagliata reports. Residents of the southern U.S. might be familiar with this dusty summer phenomenon: <<TV Weather montage: “We are breathing dust…
