By the way, Hurricane Season is over
By Meteorologist Jeff Huffman From WRUF It happened [a few days] ago. But did you even notice? Six months of nothing (in Florida, at least) came to an end on Sunday. The conclusion of the 2014 Hurricane Season marks the…
CBS sued for defamation over coverage of Navy Yard Shooting
By Zoe Tillman, Legal Times Rollie Chance Jr. did not open fire at the Washington Navy Yard on Sept. 16, 2013, but a few news outlets reported that he was the suspected shooter. Those reports were corrected, but Chance, in…
The Editor Speaks: Surety for Bail …. And
If you give surety for a defendant and he absconds be prepared to pay the price. Last month in iNews Briefs (“If you stand surety for a defendant and he absconds you must pay up Cayman Islands woman learns” –…
Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort completes $16 million renovation
From eTN Global travel Industry news Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort completes $16 million renovation GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Winter might be approaching, but the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, nestled on the Caribbean’s beloved Seven Mile Beach, is…
‘Man of the Year’ Awards Dinner is highlight of Barbados Independence Celebrations in the Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman, CAYMAN ISLANDS (Tuesday, 2 December 2014) The Barbados Consulate in the Cayman Islands has honoured twenty-one-year old Lloyd Barker as its Man of the Year. Mr. Barker, the youngest of thirteen nominees, is currently a Law student at…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Ctrip announce joint venture through SkySea Cruises
MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) and Ctrip.com International Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTRP) today announced that they have agreed to form a strategic partnership through SkySea Cruises, a joint venture which is designed to…
Former Elmira publisher wants time in Caribbean before serving sentence
By Greg Mercer From Waterloo Region Record TORONTO — Bob Verdun begged Ontario’s Superior Court for mercy Friday, telling a judge he’d like to spend the winter in Barbados before serving out an expected house arrest sentence in Kitchener. The…
Before Obama – Shirley Chisholm
By Murphy Browne From Caribbean News Now Shirley Anita St Hill was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents Charles St Hill and Ruby Seale St Hill were immigrants from British Guiana (father) and Barbados (mother.)…
Setting standards in the region: CAA focused on establishing international principles for actuaries
From The Barbados Advocate By next year, actuaries in the region will be required to meet international standards in their various practices. President of the Caribbean Actuarial Association (CAA), Lisa Wade outlined that it was working to maintain the reputation…
Attorney General to return to Caribbean
By Bert Wilkenson From Caribbean Life Eric Holder will soon be resigning from his office as the first African American attorney general of the United States, but he is working to ensure he has one last high-level meeting with Caribbean…
