Japan starts negative interest rates to boost economy
From Newsmax (AP) The Bank of Japan on Friday said it will charge lenders that leave too much cash on idle deposit with it, introducing a negative interest rate policy for the first time as it seeks to shore up…
Bahamas Minister outlines IDB Citizen Security Loan
From Bahamas Information Services Hon. Shane Gibson Remarks on IDB Citizen Security Loan Jan 28, 2016 – 6:51:02 PM Nassau, Bahamas – Remarks by Hon. D. Shane Gibson, M.P., J.P., Minister of Labour and National Insurance & The Public Service…
New homes on Bequia, Grenadines for sale
Luxury beachfront ownership opportunities for Bequia’s first hotel-serviced villas unveiled by celebrity favourite firefly hotels 7th Heaven Properties launches the sale of an exclusive collection of new homes on Bequia in the idyllic Grenadines offering private island-style privacy and care-free…
Jamaica Cabinet to approve third cell phone company
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – An application is now before Cabinet for the granting of a new cellular licence for the provision of mobile telecommunications services in Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and…
Cayman Islands approve use of tyres on proposed Arnold Palmer Golf Course
Developers of Ironwood, the $1.1 billion community lined up for East End and North Side, have received approval from Department of Environment (DOE) to take recycled shredded tyre material for use in the development of the Arnold Palmer designed championship…
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Identification: Water related death in Cayman Islands From RCIPS “On Tuesday 26th January 2016 shortly before 2pm, The 911 Emergency Communication Centre received a call of a diver experiencing difficulties while diving off North West Point, West Bay. “Police and…
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal clarify law in favour of redeeming investors
By Paul Smith, Partner, and Ben Hobden, Associate, Conyers Dill & Pearman, Cayman Islands From International Corporate Rescue On 20 November 2015 the Cayman Islands gave its long awaited decision in RMF Market Neutral Strategies (Master) Limited v DD Growth Premium…
TeliaSonera and Ericsson go 5G
Ericsson and TeliaSonera will develop and test selected 5G use-cases and services based on TeliaSonera’s network and Ericsson 5G technology Aims at letting TeliaSonera customers in Stockholm and Tallinn experience 5G services already in 2018 Taps into both companies’ strengths…
The less sporty side of e-sports
By Daniel Li From TechCrunch The e-sports industry is getting big. Really big. More people watch Twitch than CNN. Riot, Valve, Activision-Blizzard and EA all have e-sports initiatives. The largest tournaments attract tens of millions of viewers and offer multi-million dollar…
CELAC Meeting: Latin American and Caribbean Heads of State Meet in Quito
By TELESUR From Venezuelanalysis Twenty-two presidents from around Latin America and the Caribbean are descending on Quito, Ecuador, this Wednesday to discuss regional issues and strengthen Latin American unity and sovereignty in decision making. The forum is the fourth summit…





