Texas Waco fertiliser plant blast search for survivors
BBC UPDATED: Sat 20 April – The number of people killed in an explosion at a US fertiliser plant has risen from 12 to 14, after officials recovered two more bodies. A fire sparked the blast at the factory…
Wearable technology: The bra designed to shock attackers
By Fiona Graham, Technology of business reporter, BBC News “The Delhi gang rape was the trigger. But also the numbness of women – and law-makers against this social menace. It was high time we women needed a change.” Manisha Mohan…
Op-Ed: What I have learned about autism by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman
By John Dinkelman, Chargé d’Affaires, The Embassy of the United States of America “Your child has autism.” Words that no parent could ever fully be prepared to hear. Yet for millions of parents each year, they are the unwelcome introduction…
Ignition acquires the assets of Blue Bison Software Consultants in Grand Cayman
Acquisition further strengthens Ignition’s solution offerings in the offshore market Cayman Islands and Bermuda (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 Ignition Technology Group today announced the acquisition of the assets of Cayman-based Blue Bison Software Consultants Ltd. Ignition will provide the necessary…
CAIPA strengthens regional ipa’s to attract foreign direct investment into the Caribbean
From The Barnacle Bridgetown, Barbados, April, 17, 2013. On 17-19 April 2013, Caribbean Export Development Agency, in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agency (CAIPA), will be hosting a regional training session for Investment Promotion Agencies within the…
American World Clinics executives eye $200 million medical center for The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas — Executives from the global health care venture American World Clinics (AWC) are in The Bahamas this week to discuss the establishment of the country’s biggest medical tourism site — a $200 million-plus venture to create over 200…
Terrorizing the economy
by Laura Flanders, counterpunch Of Bombings and Tax Havens Two acts of cruelty claimed lives this tax day. One was criminal, bloody and shocked a nation. The other was routine, legal and potentially way more deadly. They both rely on…
Germany raps UK Tax Havens
From German Herald Finance ministers in Germany have taken Britain to task over UK-dependent Caribbean tax havens where tens of thousands of German companies have set up offices to avoid paying taxes at home. A ‘post box’ companies scandal has…
Shakira wants judge to throw out $250M lawsuit filed against her by ex-boyfriend
By Billy Nilles, ZAP2it Shakira’s facing down a $250M lawsuit from an ex-boyfriend who claims he’s responsible for her success, but the international pop star is fighting back. She’s filed court papers in Manhattan, requesting the suit be thrown out,…
Truth and lies in the Cayman Islands: Tax haven’s former police chief calls for corruption inquiry documents to be released
Paul Peachey, The UK Independent For the career diplomat nearing retirement, there are worse postings than the Cayman Islands. The grand residence of the Governor – who is appointed in London – backs on to the white sands of Seven…
