‘Jeopardy’ lays down the law on ‘GIF’ pronunciation
By Neha Prakash From Mashable What is Trebek lays down the law on how to pronounce GIF, Alex? That’s what happened on [a recent] night’s episode of Jeopardy, as host Alex Trebek asked contestants the question of the year: “The…
Dominica signs US$300 million cooperation agreement with China
From Caribbean360 Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and chinese officials at signing of MOU ROSEAU, Dominica, Thursday December 5, 2013, CMC – Dominica and China have signed a new US$300 million cooperation agreement that includes the construction of a hotel, construction…
How hedgefunds affect our fortunes in retirement
From The Financial Times Don Seymour, credited with developing the Cayman Islands ’ regulator y framework for hedge funds and founder of DMS Offshore Investment Services, explains the islands ’ role in the financial world and how they became the…
Caribbean Science Foundation barely scraping by
By Pablo Correa From Sci Dev Net [GEORGETOWN] Financial problems have not undermined the enthusiasm of the members of the Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF) who met this week (2-3 December) in Guyana for an annual workshop. On the contrary, the…
Elon students headed to Cayman & Cuba
By Isaac Groves / Times-News ELON — Some Elon University MBA and law students will get a lesson in globalization and economic contrasts with a trip to the Cuba and the Cayman Islands. “We get to see all the aspects…
Kansas businesswoman indicted in $7 million tax case
From Westport News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted the former CEO of the National Association of Independent Truckers in an alleged scheme to hide millions of dollars from the federal government. The Kansas City…
12 ICCI students took part in the Capstone Project
Twelve students at the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) have completed a course called the Capstone Project. Six students at ICCI presented their work Tuesday (10 December) and the other 6 did so Thursday (12 December) night. The…
Currant and orange marmalade tea cake
From not without salt The marmalade’s original intention was for cocktail experimenting. When that went terribly wrong the jar sat lonely in the fridge until I found the perfect recipe that would accomplish three things: 1. Satisfy my craving for…
‘… the Merrymen … was the hit band of the Caribbean’
By Tony Deyal Trinidad Express Fiat Justitia or just a slow coach? When I was a young man, the Merrymen of Barbados, led by Emile Straker, was the hit band of the Caribbean. If you went to a “house” party…
Jamaican American congresswoman urges US to end deportations
From G0-Jamaica American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has called on President Barack Obama to stop the deportation of Caribbean and other immigrants who lack legal status in the United States. Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the largely…
