BT Coalition claims victory; Government finally says “no” to Dart
The Coordinating Committee of the Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free had reason to celebrate following the new Cabinet’s first press briefing, and the statement by Minister Osbourne Bodden that there will be no dump in Bodden Town. After a…
Europe alarmed by US surveillance
From BBC The EU is demanding assurances that Europeans are not having their rights infringed by a massive US surveillance programme. Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding plans to raise the concerns with US Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday. Last week…
Chinese group loads up with debt to pay for US foodmaker
By Paul J Davies in Hong Kong and Simon Rabinovitch in Beijing From Financial Times Former factory worker Wan Long is no stranger to complexity when it comes to owning a business. The chairman of Shuanghui International, which is paying…
Moore Bahamas Foundation awards $50,000 grant to BREEF
From Bahama islands info NASSAU, Bahamas — The Moore Bahamas Foundation, an affiliate of Louis Bacon’s Moore Charitable Foundation, this week donated $50,000 to BREEF, the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation, allowing the non-profit organisation to create a much-needed position…
China isn’t buying Smithfield, Cayman is
From brand channel China’s purchase of Smithfield could effect a lot more than pork – Posted by Abe Sauer The recent announcement that China’s Shuanghui International was buying US pork producer Smithfield Foods has produced much reaction. Some claim the…
Apple just one of many firms which avail of offshore tax arrangements
By Colm Keena The Irish Times Numerous Irish-incorporated companies with substantial sums going through them are tax resident in places such as Bermuda and the Caymans The Washington Senate committee’s hearings into Apple’s tax affairs last week heard that American…
Red Sox cruise stopping at Grand Cayman
From Detroit Free Press Love the Boston Red Sox? This cruise is for you Even fans of the Boston Red Sox now have their own cruise. The 2014 Red Sox Fan Cruise, as it’s being called, will kick off Jan….
Google et al allows PRISM watchdog
By Christopher Mims From Quartz Google, Facebook, Microsoft, others allegedly allow the US government to “watch your ideas form as you type” The Washington Post is reporting that a ”horrified” career intelligence office has provided slides detailing a secret US…
Turtle researcher may have been murdered by drug traffickers
By Jennifer Welsh From Business Insider On May 31, conservationist Jairo Mora Sandoval was found bound, beaten, and shot through the head on the beach he had devoted his career to, according to TicoTimes. Sandoval spent many hours on Moín…
Cayman Island sports bring new visitors to the islands
From Film Annex Capital Partners Cayman Island sports have a rich history, including various events of all kinds, from rugby to sailing and beyond. Equestrian sports have found a rich new home in the Cayman Islands. The 2013 Caribbean Equestrian…
