Richard Briers, The Good Life star, dies aged 79
Actor Richard Briers, best known for his role in TV’s The Good Life, has died at the age of 79, his agent has said. The star, who was also an accomplished stage actor, had been battling a serious lung condition…
Dame Maggie Smith: I’ve never watched Downton Abbey
By Anthony Barnes, Press Association Dame Maggie Smith has revealed she has never watched a single episode of her ratings hit Downton Abbey. The 78-year-old actress who plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham in the ITV series said she would…
Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after Cuba cancer care
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned to the country after receiving treatment for cancer in Cuba. In three messages posted on Twitter, Mr Chavez, 58, thanked Cuban President and ex-leader Raul and Fidel Castro. He also thanked Venezuelans for their…
A Choice For Corporate America: Are You With America Or The Cayman Islands
By Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont When the greed, recklessness, and illegal behavior on Wall Street drove this country into the deepest recession since the 1930s, the largest financial institutions in the United States took every advantage…
First Republic Launches In Florida
Eliane Chavagnon Family Wealth Report New York-listed First Republic Bank has opened a new office in Palm Beach, FL, bringing its total number of US offices to 70. The branch is located at 241 Royal Palm Way and provides private…
Cayman Moves toward Enhanced Corporate Governance
The Cayman Islands Government has voiced its support for a survey commissioned by the country’s regulator, which will provide industry input into legislative proposals, and regulatory standards and policies, that are intended to enhance corporate governance. The survey complements the…
Australian government wants to know why Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft charge more
By Meghan McDonough — Digital Trends If you’ve ever visited a foreign country or even stumbled upon the UK or Australian branch of a retailer’s website, you’ve probably noticed that all of the prices are different. Australians are finally asking…
Scans reveal intricate brain wiring
By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent, BBC News, Boston Scientists are set to release the first batch of data from a project designed to create the first map of the human brain. The project could help shed light on why some…
Lady Gaga cancels US tour to undergo
Sean Michaels guardian.co.uk Two days after postponing part of her US tour, Lady Gaga has called off all remaining concert dates to undergo surgery. The singer will be treated for a labral tear in the hip, requiring “strict down time…
Allen Stanford victims sue Antigua Government for ‘participating’ in Ponzi scheme
Victims of Allen Stanford’s multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme are suing the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for its alleged participation in the fraud. For more on this story go to: http://1my.r.mailjet.com/redirect/sfsqtncsqpqxnvbmdj6s21/www.offshorealert.com/errol-cort-leroy-king-lester-bird-corruption-antigua-lawsuit.aspx Earlier story in June 2011 from Caribarena Antigua Lawsuit…
