Sexual abuse in the music industry gets spotlight with #MeNoMore
BY SHANNON CONNELLAN From Mashable It’s the music industry’s turn to unite against systemic sexual abuse. Musician Courtney Barnett is one of hundreds of women in the Australian music industry to join a campaign against sexual harassment and assault. Over…
SEC halts Virtual Coin Offering, warns investors of Cryptocurrencies
From Newsmax The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday warned investors of the dangers of putting their money into cryptocurrencies, saying trading and public offerings in the emerging asset class may be in violation of…
Cayman Islands Higgs & Johnson Associate wins 2017 RISA ‘Rising Star’ award
Insolvency attorney Allyson Speirs recognised by local branch of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands. 7 December 2017. Higgs & Johnson is pleased to announce that Associate Allyson Speirs received the 2017 Rising…
Austria gas plant burns after deadly explosion
From BBC A big blast has rocked a major natural gas hub in Austria, killing one person and injuring at least 18, police say. A fire followed the blast which happened around 08:45 (07:45 GMT) at the Baumgarten site, just…
US Inflation roars as producer prices jump most in 6 Years
From Newsmax U.S. producer prices rose in November as gasoline prices surged and the cost of other goods increased, leading to the largest annual gain in nearly six years. The fairly strong report from the Labor Department on Tuesday suggested…
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Child marriage is still legal in the US
By Nicholas Syrett University of Kansas From Independent Record (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nicholas Syrett, University of Kansas (THE CONVERSATION) The recent outrage over Alabama Republican Senate candidate…
4 tips for planning the perfect holiday
From WN Everyone loves to enjoy a holiday from time to time. Getting some time off is perfect for unwinding and relaxing the mind. Following the same routine every day can get repetitive and boring. Getting a chance to visit…
Cayman Islands: Man charged with traffic offences and misleading the police
From RCIPS Dec 12 2017 A man, aged 53 of George Town, has been formally charged with Dangerous Driving, Driving Whilst Impaired, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Misleading the Police. These charges arise from a hit-and-run traffic accident…
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Specialist officers seconded to help improve Cayman Islands border, maritime security
From Cayman Islands Governor’s Office The Governor’s Office and Office of the Premier have announced that senior officers from the UK’s Border Force and Maritime and Coastguard Agency are being seconded to the Cayman Islands to oversee changes in the…
Cayman Islands: 2017 CUC PFL Champions crowned amidst torrential rains
CUC PFL Final and Third-Place Review Champions crowned amidst torrential rains It was a record-setting day of final and third-place games in the 2017 CUC Primary Football league (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL), which took place this past…
