Law firms eye global market turmoil, China plunge
By Susan Beck, From The Am Law Daily A plunge in stock prices in China, with its nerve-rattling aftershocks in the U.S., may prompt law firms to further scrutinize their strategy in China. The Shanghai Composite Index tumbled 8.5 percent…
Black women ‘humiliated’ after being removed from Napa Valley Wine Train for volume issues
By Richardine Bartee from Atlanta Black Star Laughing while black is a crime: If you’re not familiar with Napa Valley Wine Train, it is a restored historic train that offers a scenic wine country tour in Napa, California. Doesn’t sound…
Colombia seeks to ship coal via Caribbean ports after Venezuela border crisis
London (Platts)—from Platts McGraw Hill Financial The Colombian government is studying the possibility of permanently shipping coal from its Norte de Santander mines, usually shipped through Venezuela, via its Caribbean ports of Santa Marta and Barranquilla instead, the Colombian transport…
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World Orphans Day
From Cheryl Robeson Piggott Founder: World Orphans Day CEO: The Stars Foundation It is my delight to update you and share some exciting news and developments for this year’s World Orphans Day. We have already had a wonderful start with…
For Ganga, inspiration flows from Rhine, once among dirtiest rivers
By Vishwa Mohan, TNN From Times of India Kanpur drain hurdle for clean Ganga, IIT roped inCentre’s claim on Ganga remains unfulfilled: Experts20K crore to clean Ganga‘Tame Sisamau nullah to check Ganga pollution’No sanction to any new dam on Ganga…
Donald Trump’s confrontation with famous Latino journalist Jorge Ramos, explained
By Dara Lind From Vox On Wednesday (Aug 26), Donald Trump had his security detail physically eject Univision anchor Jorge Ramos from a press conference for shouting questions at Trump without being called on. Trump’s people eventually let Ramos back…
Brave souls enter isolation dome to begin simulation of life on Mars
By Liza Hearon From Mashable Six smiling people entered a dome on a barren Hawaiian volcano on Friday afternoon, and it remains to be seen whether they’ll still be smiling after a year of isolation to simulate life on Mars….
Symposium on Caribbean cinema to be held at Film Festival
From Trinidad Express With a growing interest in Caribbean films by moviegoers in the region and the diaspora, as well as academics involved in Caribbean studies across the globe, a group of regional and international scholars will converge in Port…
Cayman Islands: First Ruling On “Fair Value” In The Context Of Cayman Companies Mergers
Article by Mac Imrie, Gemma Newell and Nick Herrod From Maples and Calder The decision of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands in Integra Group sets out important guidance as to how, where a shareholder has dissented to a…
Scouts enjoy trip of a lifetime
Scouts enjoy a trip of a lifetime to Caribbean islands By Leigh Mencarini From Coventry Telegraph Incredible opportunity gives young people insight into island life – “rather than just a holiday in a hotel” It was the trip of a…
