The amazing story behind the world’s first hedge fund
By Rachael Levy From Business Insider The first hedge fund looked nothing like most of those in operation today. The founder had little investing experience and had bounced around careers in diplomacy, sociology, and journalism before settling on investing at…
Latin America and the Caribbean
The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean have enjoyed privileged relations since the first bi-regional Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1999, which established a strategic partnership. They are natural partners linked by strong historical, cultural and…
International law and the use of force
By Stephen Vascianne From Jamaica Observer International law sets out rules that govern when states may use force in their international relations. In the Caribbean, we tend not to pay much attention to these rules. There would seem to be…
Homicides in Mexico have reached a grisly milestone
By Christopher Woody From Business Insider Violence in Mexico has been on the rise in recent months as fragmented criminal organizations clash around the country, competing with Mexican authorities and one another for control of illegal enterprises. Data released by the…
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Flow Salutes Caribbean athletes and region with ground breaking coverage of the Olympic Games
“The 2016 Rio Olympic Games was a tremendous success both from the perspective of the performance of Caribbean Olympians, as well as the ground-breaking coverage that transformed how the Caribbean experienced this Olympics.” This, from Michele English, Acting President of…
Destinations of the week
Enjoy these popular Caribbean destinations on your next vacation By Anthony Dezenzio From Blasting News If you have not yet visited the Caribbean, now is the time to make plans and discover what you have been missing out on. The…
Bahamas Government announces committee to process all Baha Mar claims
From The Bahamas Weekly As part of the agreement between the Export-Import Bank of China (“the Bank”) and the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to remobilize and complete construction of the Baha Mar Resort, the parties have established…
Politicos spar over ethics surrounding Clinton Foundation
From Caribbean Business WASHINGTON – Republicans and Democrats sparred Sunday over whether Hillary Clinton crossed ethical lines during her tenure as secretary of state by talking with people outside the government who had contributed to her family’s philanthropy foundation. Donna…
Federal Court grants Janssen nearly C$20 million against Teva for patent infringement
By Kevin Siu Contributed by Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh From ILO Facts Janssen US’s standing to claim damages Quantum of damages Pre-judgment interest Mitigation Facts On May 31 2016 the Federal Court issued its public judgment in Janssen Inc v Teva…
P.R. CofC has misgivings about proposed incentives to US corporations P.R. CofC has misgivings about proposed incentives to US corporations
By Eva Lloréns Vélez From Caribbean Business SAN JUAN – The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) is not on board yet with other business groups on a proposal to be submitted to the congressional Task Force on Economic Growth…
