Royal Caribbean cancels all cruise stops in Turkey in 2017
Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all scheduled stops in Turkey for the 2017 cruise season, citing “unpredictability” in the country. In a statement to travel agents, Royal Caribbean said that due to the current unpredictability of Turkey, and taking guests’…
“I killed my brothers for the president”
Reuters/Manila From Khalee Times Police carried out killings in the Philippine city of Davao under the instruction of then mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the current president, according to a former policeman who said he was part of a “Davao death squad”…
Exclusive camp
Fireworks, ancient ruins, and celebrities: Inside Larry Page and Sergey Brin’s exclusive conference in Italy By Jillian D’Onfro From Business Insider The CampThe Camp This wasn’t your average summer camp. Earlier this week, Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin…
Burns like hell: Sazerac files TM infringement suit over Fireball
From WIPR US-based distillery Sazerac Brands has filed a trademark infringement and trade dress lawsuit against an alcohol manufacturer. Sazerac filed its suit (pdf) against Caribbean Distillers at the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division…
4 Japanese laws that surprise most foreigners
Sarah Schmalbruch, INSIDER From Business Insider Japan has a number of customs that are unfamiliar to the average foreigner. Besides customs though, the country also has several laws that differ from other countries. We took a look at a Reddit…
Tampa cruises will add millions to Cuban economy
By Paul Guzzo From Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — Major cruise lines will start sailing from Port Tampa Bay to Havana in the coming months, with possibly more than 40,000 passengers spread out over 22 voyages who could add more…
St. Lucia: Too early to predict Trumps impact on tourism – PM
CMC From Antigua Observer CASTRIES, St Lucia, Feb. 19, CMC- Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, has asserted that it is way too early to predict the likely impact of the Donald Trump presidency in the United States on Caribbean tourism in…
Cayman Islands electricity customers continue to benefit from low fuel prices
Customers across Grand Cayman continue to pay less for electricity. That’s because they are enjoying the benefit of lower fuel costs resulting from reduced global fuel prices, a reduction in Government duties on fuel and improved efficiencies from CUC’s new…
Butterfield reports full year 2016 and Q4 2016 results
Full year 2016 net income of $115.9 million, up $38.2 million over 2015; net income per share of $1.18, down $0.05 per share over 2015 Full year 2016 core earnings(1) of $138.6 million, up $24.7 million or $2.48 per share,…
Cayman Islands: DMS update on Platinum Management case
By Ali Sims DMS Offshore Investment Services DMS has received several inquiries regarding our involvement in the recent Platinum Management case. In light of this, we would like to share with you the information we have previously communicated to investors.:-…








