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Cayman Islands Nov. Cruise Passengers Fall 10.6% Y/y Following is a summary table for the Cayman Islands November cruise passenger traffic statistics from the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands: ================================================================= Nov. Oct. Sept. Aug. July June May 2013 2013 …
FDA examining antibacterial soaps, body washes
By Saundra Young, CNN The FDA says there’s no evidence antibacterial washes are better than soap and water Some data shows there may be long-term health risks from exposure Hand sanitizers and wipes are not covered by the proposed rule…
Harbinger closes re-insurance treaty with Bankers Life
Harbinger Group Inc. Announces Front Street Re Reinsurance Treaty with Bankers Life Insurance Company NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 18, 2013– Harbinger Group Inc. (“HGI”, NYSE:HRG) today announced that Front Street Re (Cayman) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HGI, has closed a…
British Virgin Islands signs FATCA type IGA with UK
Article by Tim Clipstone, Michael Gagie, Matthew Gilbert, Philip Ireland and Kieran Walsh FromMaples &Calder On 28 November 2013, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the United Kingdom, via an Exchange of Letters amending their existing 2008 Tax Information Exchange…
ITA donates PHP 450,000 to WV’s emergency relief efforts in Philippines
Investors Trust Assurance (ITA) Donates PHP 450,000 to World Vision’s (WV) Emergency Relief Efforts in the Philippines GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — During this time of year, full of gift-giving and celebrating with loved ones, we must remember those affected…
Colombian navy searches for 14 people after shipwreck in Caribbean sea
From Business Ghana Colombia’s navy coastguards began searching for 14 people Monday, who went missing after a shipwreck on the coast of the country’s northwestern Antioqua department, officials said. The shipwreck occurred when a boat, which was sailing from the…
UF research shows coral reefs can be saved
From UF News GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although some scientists suggest that coral reefs are headed for certain doom, a new study by University of Florida and Caribbean researchers indicates even damaged reefs can recover. In a 13-year study in the…
The Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations Of 2013
By Kristen Klein for Bridal Guide From Huffington Post Need some help narrowing down your honeymoon options? These locations ranked as Google’s most-searched honeymoon spots over the past year. 10. Croatia This Mediterranean country, located across the Adriatic Sea from…
International Car Show to debut in January
About Car Show The show will be held at the Festival Green Camana Bay Saturday January 18th from 9am-4pm. Tickets $10 Kids 12 & under: FREE! The idea to host a car show, began as the concept to have a…
What you need to know about FATCA
From The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel The Editor interviews Michael Laveman, Partner, EisnerAmper LLP. Editor: Please tell us about your background as it pertains to FATCA and its implementation. Laveman: FATCA has been something that my firm and I have been…
