Tourism continues focus on coastal awareness
From bahamaislandsinfo FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — United behind the theme “Yours. Mine. Ours… Let’s Protect Our Coast… It Needs Us Most!!” Director of Tourism for Grand Bahama, Karen F. Seymour, emphasized the Ministry’s ongoing focus on coastal awareness, “Because as…
Sierra Leone and Ghana to monitor Commonwealth Parliaments in Africa
Freetown 4 April 2013: – The Speaker of the Sierra Leone Parliament, Hon Justice Abel Stronge, and his Ghanaian counterpart, have been specially appointed to carry out an appraisal visit of all Commonwealth Parliaments in Africa in the coming months….
Tragic aviation accident in Mayaguana
From bahamaislandsinfo Statement from The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Transport and Aviation 4th April 2013 In the early hours of this morning I was informed of an aviation accident in Mayaguana resulting in the tragic death of 3 people….
Property investors upbeat
Muzaffar Rizvi / 7 April 2013 Investors are upbeat on UAE real estate as demand for residential and commercial space is expected to remain strong in the coming years with new projects coming into the market, according to new reports….
UK Paralympic swimmer joined The Camana Bay Aquatic Club for final open water swim event
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday 8 April): 95 swimmers, including one very special international guest, turned out on Saturday 23 March for the final event in the Camana Bay Aquatic Club Open Water Swim Series. This is the second year…
Tributes to Margaret Thatcher from HE The Governor and Cayman Islands Premier
H.E Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor remarks on passing of Mrs. Thatcher The Governor (currently on vacation off island) has today, following their request, provided to Cayman 27 a message of condolence on the passing of Baroness Thatcher. It reads:…
Ex-British Prime Minister Baroness [Margaret] Thatcher dies
From BBC Former Prime Minister Baroness [Margaret] Thatcher has died “peacefully” at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke, her family has announced. Successor David Cameron called her a “great Briton” and the Queen spoke of her sadness at…
E. Coli outbreak sends millions of frozen pizzas packing
From Slice Serious Eats Uh oh! Put down your Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices and Stuffed Crust Pizza Dippers! And any of these other products. They’re kind of gross (and you totally know it). Also, they may be contaminated with…
The nation at the heart of the offshore scandal: Britain
James Ball guardian.co.uk Britain’s relationship with its overseas territories means it could – if it wanted – easily tackle offshore global secrecy It’s a tumultuous time for the offshore industry. For decades, there’s been an uneasy equilibrium: opprobrium from campaigners,…
Tax haven nations [Cayman Islands] hit FDI crossroad as revenue department remains cautious
From UK Daily Mail The department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) has adopted a more liberal approach to recent foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals. But the finance ministry’s department of revenue (DoR) is treading more warily because it has…
