CTO, IMF differ on direction of Caribbean tourism
From West Indies News Network St.Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the International Monetary Fund seem to differ on the direction of Caribbean tourism. In a recent report from the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC), CTO Chairman…
Gadget of the week
B&O wants you to touch wood to control your music at home By James Trew From engadget Knocking on wood is said to bring you luck. Those of a less fortunate disposition will be interested to know about Bang &…
Plaintiffs lawyers urge clients to file claims with GM
By Amanda Bronstad, From The National Law Journal Individuals who were injured or had loved ones killed allegedly because of a defect in the ignition switch of General Motors Co. vehicles must file claims through a victim-compensation fund before they…
Wal-Mart, biz groups look to topple gun sales proposal
By Scott Flaherty, From The Litigation Daily Backed by powerful business groups, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and its lawyers at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher fired their opening shots this month in a federal appeal over shareholder efforts to challenge Wal-Mart’s sales…
WERPO Signed JV with Caribbean Partners – SEEDSOWERS
TEL AVIV, Israel, January 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — WERPO (OTCBB: BBRD) is announcing its partnership with SEEDSOWERS INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS CO. in the Caribbean and Americas, with possible further expansion. WERPO signed the final JV (Joint Venture) agreement with SEEDSOWERS….
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As I See Things: Managing C’bean economies
By Brian Francis, From Nation News Barbados Although the expectations generally can be considered mixed throughout the region, there is nonetheless some optimism among certain sectors of a turnaround in the economic fortunes of Caribbean countries in 2015 and beyond….
S&P’s legal woes aren’t over yet
By Jenna Greene and Scott Flaherty, From The National Law Journal One big settlement, but more claims are pending. If Standard & Poor’s Rating Services were to grade its own legal risk, it might give itself a BB: “Faces major…
CBC EXCLUSIVE: Francesco Carbone, casino mogul in $112M lawsuit, heard plotting murder on secret tape
By Zach Dubinsky, CBC News Charges dropped when con man who made recording flees WARNING: STORY CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE A Canadian businessman at the helm of a chain of Caribbean casinos appears to plot the death of his own company’s…
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Cayman Islands Premier gives warning of economy overheating Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin has warned the economy could overheat if there is too much development all at once. He warned: “We have to be careful in another year or…
TWO WEEKS to Food Awesomeness! – Taste of Cayman
From Taste of Cayman EVENT DAY: SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2015 TIME: 5:00PM- 11:45PM FOOD SERVICE: 5:00PM – 10:00PM VENUE: FESTIVAL GREEN, CAMANA BAY I TICKETS ON SALE AT: Books & Books and Celebrations in Camana Bay, all Blackbeard’s and Big…
