North Korea Threatens to Nuke South as It Prepares for Missile Test
North Korea’s threat today that foreigners should evacuate South Korea because of a risk of “thermo-nuclear war” is the latest effort by Pyongyang to pressure the United States and regional states to hold multilateral talks. While some North Korea watchers…
Grand Cayman – A Divers’ Paradise
Written by Rick Stratton from divenewsnetwork Located on a plateau in the middle of the western Caribbean Sea, Grand Cayman Island is literally sticking up like a mountain off the surrounding sea floor. Bounded by steep shear walls sliding into…
Herbalife says KPMG resigns as Auditor amid allegations
By Kevin Orland – Apr 9, 2013 10:19 AM CT Bloomberg Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) said KPMG LLP resigned as its independent accountant after finding that a partner allegedly was involved in insider trading in the nutritional-supplements company’s shares. The resignation…
Conquer Camana Bay’s Observation Tower
Conquer Camana Bay’s Observation Tower with Special Olympics Cayman Islands Camana Bay, Grand Cayman: Climb for a cause and join Camana Bay at the base of the Town Centre’s Observation Tower on Saturday 13 April for the 4th Annual Observation…
Afghanistan: NATO Air Strike Kills 11 Children
By KIM GAMEL Huffington Post KABUL, Afghanistan — A fierce battle between U.S.-backed Afghan forces and Taliban militants in a remote corner of eastern Afghanistan left nearly 20 people dead, including 11 Afghan children killed in an airstrike and an…
EU officials are every bit as dodgy as those in SA
From IOL While South Africans agonise over the lack of integrity in public life, the country is far from being the only one afflicted with dodgy politicians and officials. French President François Hollande is battling bad publicity on two fronts….
British Journalist Andrew Neil: Cyprus-like bank scares spread in Eurozone, but Euro itself is safe
By Greg Richter and Kathleen Walter With the precedent set in Cyprus, Europeans are right to worry about seeing their bank accounts raided, influential British journalist Andrew Neil said. “This is terrifying Europe,” Neil said. “People are wondering, “Well, if…
Petrobras receives valid consents
Petrobras International Finance Company, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, Announces Receipt Of Majority Consents From Holders Of Its 9.125% Notes Due 2013 By Petrobras International Finance Company GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, April 8, 2013 —…
Bahamas Prime Minister Christie officially opens 42nd CARIFTA Games
From bahamaislandsinfo NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie officially opened the 42nd CARIFTA Games during the opening ceremony at the Thomas Robinson National Stadium, Friday, March 29, 2013. This is the 7th time that The…
Obituary: Margaret Thatcher
Nick Robson BBC Margaret Thatcher, who has died following a stroke, was one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Her legacy had a profound effect upon the policies of her successors, both Conservative and Labour, while…
