US banks post record profits in first quarter
By Nick Barrickman World Socialist Web Site Profits for the US banking industry rose in the first quarter of 2013 to a record $40.3 billion, according to a report released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Wednesday. The WSWS…
U.S. Embassy commemorates Memorial Day paying special tribute to fallen heroes
Bahamas islandsinfo Gun salute by the Military Police Force Protection Unit, RBDF.NASSAU, Bahamas — On Monday, May 27, the United States Embassy commemorated Memorial Day with a wreath laying ceremony in memory of fallen military veterans. Special recognition was given…
Meet Ernie, the Mancunian turtle [from Cayman islands] addicted to sprouts
By Amy Colin, Guardian UK This 60kg beast, star of Manchester’s new Sea Life Centre, eats 500g sprouts, three times a day. And only one brand will do… Yes, you read that correctly. The 60kg turtle, rescued from a farm…
Bahamian production company delivers live satellite video feed to Good Morning America, ABC News and WPLG
From Bahama islandsinfo FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The recent news story about the fire that took place on the Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas ship, which took refuge at Freeport harbour after the incident, has been picked up by…
CUC announces Senior Unsecured Notes Closing
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. Announces Closing of US$50 Million Private Placement of Senior Unsecured Notes CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands-…
Mysterious ‘Alien Hand Syndrome’ is embarrassing and terrifying
Melissa, Today I Found Out – From Business Insider Although modern medicine has made tremendous advances in many areas, even mapping the human genome, there remain aspects of human health that continue to elude our full understanding. Alien hand syndrome…
[Bahmas] Prime Minister presents 2013/14 Budget Communication
From Bahamas islandsinfo Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie arrives to present the 2013/14 Budget Communication in the House of Assembly, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie…
10 Things About [Cayman Islands] Chef Keith Griffin
From Jamaican Observer The Jamaica Broilers Group flew in ace chef Keith Griffin for the 15th annual Jamaica Observer Food Awards at the Devon House East Lawn this evening, where he will helm their culinary team, whipping up delectable Best…
Coutts names new head of marketing, UK Business Development
Natasha Taghavi Reporter in London, Wealth Briefing Coutts, the UK-headquartered private bank, has appointed Sarah Wyse to the newly-created role of managing director, head of marketing and UK business development. Based in London, Wyse will report dually to Michael Morley,…
National Churchill Museum awards Winston Churchill Medal to former U.S. Ambassador Stephen Brauer
The National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO awarded the Winston Churchill Medal for Leadership to Stephen F. Brauer, former U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, on April 18. The Churchill Medal is presented to civic and…
