The Editor speaks: Not going up – extending out
Hot on the heels of the premise of going up into the skies with sky scrapers, because we are running out of land, plans are now at foot to extend outwards. Well, the airport runway. The Cayman Islands Airports Authority…
UK: Ministers face furious backlash after blocking attempts to impose financial transparency rules on Channel Islands
By Jack Doyle From Daily Mail UK Government pulls Crown Dependencies finance transparency bill at last minute Would have forced business owners with more than 25 per cent stake in Channel Islands company to declare publicly ‘in bid to tackle corruption’ …
Cayman leads offshore region in deal value and volume for 2018
The Cayman Islands recorded 31% of all offshore M&A transactions and 26% of total deal value in 2018, maintaining its spot as the top jurisdiction for offshore deal making last year, according to a report released today by offshore law…
Antigua: PM – Cruise Association exploiting Caribbean
From The Antigua Observer Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) of exploiting the Caribbean. According to its website, the FCCA is a not-for-profit trade organisation composed of 19 member cruise lines operating nearly 200…
The 10 most expensive drugs in America
By Lynn Allison The researchers at GoodRx recently released their report on the most expensive drugs in America. The company, which helps consumers find the best possible prices for their prescription meds, also tracks trends in newly approved drugs on…
Amazon patents delivery robot that docks at your house
By Sasha Lekach From Mashable It’s not enough to have an Amazon Echo in every room, no — in addition to voice-controlled speakers to order Amazon products whenever you want, the e-retailer has plans for an in-home robot. In a patent approved…
HBO releases trailer for the 8th season of ‘Game of Thrones’
The conclusion of one of the most acclaimed series is approaching, and in anticipation of the final season ofGAME OF THRONES, HBO has released the official trailer to fans around the world. To see the trailer, please click here. Relive all…
Gadget of the week
A Lamp that Lights Your Home and Grows Your Veggies By Kara Weinstein From Core77 Benditas Studio is aiming to change how we eat at home Newly launched Benditas Studio recently debuted Brot, a multi-functional lamp and germinator at the…
Tariff war cost US companies and consumers US$4.4 billion a month in 2018, report says
By Zhenhua Lu from South China Morning Post Economists find those who were exposed to the duties overseas ‘paid none of the bill’ – which was passed on to American importers and consumers They say the US economy has been…
US: The number of retail stores closing this year just doubled to more than 4,000 — here’s the full list
By Hayley Peterson From Business Insider The record-high rate of store closures over the last couple years is expected to continue in 2019, according to CoStar Group. Payless said this week that it plans to close all of its 2,500 storesin what…
