Geopolitics and Energy Security: What Recent Moves Say about Africa’s Global Gas Role
With the European Union formalizing a ban on Russian LNG and gas imports from 2026 and 2027 respectively, Africa is uniquely positioned to leverage geopolitics to advance its energy development CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 9, 2026/ — The Council…
How a stranger’s kindness helped make Olympic gold
By KENDALL MALINCHOCK USA TODAY screenshot As the world counts down to Milan-Cortina 2026, Kind Alert—our daily series celebrating moments of kindness and humanity at the Games—is revisiting unforgettable Olympic moments that prove sports matter beyond medals and records. These are the…
Cayman: Man Formally Charged for Waterfront Burglaries
From RCIPS A man, age 37 residing in George Town, has been arrested and formally charged with two counts of Burglary and one count of Attempted Burglary, in relation to three incidents: On 5 January, where a restaurant on North…
Cayman: Police Investigate Hit & Run of Cyclist on Rex Crighton Blvd, 11 January
From RCIPS At about 6:20AM on Saturday, 10 January, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pedal cyclist and a white vehicle on Rex Crighton Boulevard, in the vicinity of Chime Street. It was reported that the…
South Korea cracks down on labor trafficking
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United January 11th, 2026 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborSouth Korean government launches cooperative crackdown on labor exploitationSouth Korea is taking a promising step to end migrant worker exploitation, with ministries uniting…
Explainer: Where the global minimum corporate tax deal stands now
People walk around the Financial District in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis Purchase LicensingRights By Leigh Thomas From Reuters PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) – More than 145 countries have agreed to update a landmark global tax deal, carving out exemptions…
Polack Post: Caribbean Justice – No Appeals, No Juries, No Preliminary Inquiries
By Peter Polack Peter Polack United Kingdom Justice Secretary Lammy, having recently promoted the end of juries, has now declared that appeals should end, procedures that have worked for centuries, now discarded by the highly unpopular Labour government. Having descended…
11 Jan Weather in Cayman
Sunday 11 January 2026 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS WU/TWC forecast. Today: Partly cloudy. Winds NE 10-20 mph. WU/TWC forecast: Mainly clear. Winds NE 10-15 mph. Chance of rain: 0%. Sea: Moderate with a wave height of 3 to 5 feet….
Cayman Finance graduate programme participants complete industry training
Participants in the inaugural Cayman Finance Graduate Training Programme have successfully completed a comprehensive 12-week training schedule designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the financial services industry. The programme, which launched in October 2025 with…
PAHO calls for vaccination and surveillance amid influenza and RSV activity
PAHO issues alert on simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in the Americas Washington, D.C., January 10, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has urged countries across the Americas to remain vigilant and strengthen health…
