Thrilling “Silver Rush” an added summer dive adventure in the Cayman Islands
By Adela Gonzales White, The Cayman Bottom Times During June, July and August millions of Atlantic Silversides swarm into Grand Cayman’s reefs bringing drama and excitement Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – During the Summer when the coastal waters warm up,…
Dainian Henry extradited from Jamaica
A man who escaped from police custody in 2009 has been extradited from Jamaica and is now back in custody at HMP Northward. Dainian Henry, who escaped from George Town police station on 25 October 2009, was arrested in Jamaica….
Two more stories Royal Caribbean won’t like
#1 Elderly couple left in Turkey by cruiseline after husband breaks hip on board ship By: Sarina Fazan From abc Action News TAMPA BAY – A local elderly couple is stranded in Turkey. Dodge Melkonian’s wife Jill said her husband…
Haitian said to have been literally scared to death by NYPD
From caribbean360 NEW YORK, United States, – The Office of the Brooklyn District Attorney has launched an investigation into the death of a Haitian father whose family claims he was literally scared to death by officers of the New York…
No word from White House on whether Gupta swayed Obama on medical marijuana
CNN Political Unit (CNN) – A White House spokesman couldn’t say Tuesday whether or not President Barack Obama’s personal views on medical marijuana had changed after a column and documentary written by CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta detailing…
1,000 apply for 60 restaurant jobs in Leicester
By Cheslyn Baker From Leicester Mercury A Caribbean restaurant set to open at Leicester’s Highcross shopping centre received 1,000 job applications for just 60 available positions. Turtle Bay had advertised for roles including commis chefs, cocktail bartenders and restaurant hosts….
British Virgin Islands in US tax evasion talks
From BBC Last week, the Cayman Islands agreed to share more information with US tax authorities. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has begun talks with US authorities over compliance with a law designed to crack down on offshore tax evasion….
The end of restaurant tipping?
By Charles Passy The argument that waiters and customers will be happier if all tip 0% A recent move by Sushi Yasuda, a high-end Japanese eatery in New York, to prohibit customers from leaving gratuities — the restaurant raised menu…
Serious Farce Office: SFO suffers biggest-ever criminal data breach
By James Moore, The Independent Documents, tapes and data files from BAE Systems investigation go astray as agency blames ‘human error’ BAE Systems win £446m contract BAE Systems in line for £500m boost from Saudi jet contract James Moore: Sir…
International group condemns murders of LGTBI persons in region
From Caribbean 360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is calling on countries to apply due diligence in preventing, investigating and sanctioning violence against lesbian, gay, trans, bisexual and intersex persons (LGTBI), after 23…
