China is the only country with a plan to secure scarce global resources
By Dawn Nakagawa and Dambisa Moyo, The Christian Science Monitor Competition for scarce resources is driving up commodity prices. China’s strategy is to invest in resource-rich economies overlooked by the West. These economies are watching to see which model – US…
CONCACAF announces groups and schedule for U-20 Championship
PUEBLA, Mexico (Wednesday, November 21, 2012) — The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced the results of the draw for the tournament that will determine the four regional representatives for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. …
Axiom Legal Financing Fund: The Lunacy Continues
by David Marchant , owner OffshoreAlert In a letter to investors today (20), Axiom’s directors stated that: “We would encourage any party who has evidence as to wrongdoing with respect to the Fund to provide that information to the appropriate…
The Cayman Islands Dollar Represents Strength and Financial Success
By Tom Cleveland, currency strategist for http://www.forextraders.com When Christopher Columbus first set eyes on the Cayman Islands, they consisted of three uninhabited islands northwest of Jamaica. Today, the islands are the fifth-largest banking center in the world, specializing in “banking,…
U.K. tops list as country with most positive influence
Jill Mahoney, The Globe and Mail The United Kingdom has surpassed the United States in a global ranking of “soft power” influence that also knocked Canada down a notch from last year. Britons project more positive influence than any other…
Church of England general synod votes against women bishops
The general synod of the Church of England has voted narrowly against the appointment of women as bishops. The measure was passed by the synod’s houses of bishops and clergy but was rejected by the house of laity. Supporters vowed…
Canada Needs to Expand Energy Market beyond U.S.: FM
Canada needs to expand its energy market beyond its southern neighbor and access the Asian market, according to a former environment minister Canada needs to expand its energy market beyond its southern neighbour and access the Asian market, according to…
Air industry Conference coincides with 60 years of Cayman aviation
The Cayman Islands was the venue for a special Airport Executives Conference on Friday 9th November at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort. Delegates from around the world came together to discuss the frightening subject of hostage. The more down…
Gaza pounded despite truce talks with Israel in Cairo
Gaza has come under renewed bombardment from Israel, as agreement on a ceasefire to end a week of violence remains elusive. At least 20 Palestinians were reported to have been killed on Tuesday. Two Israelis – a soldier and a…
Ottawa won’t intervene in generic OxyContin decision
Canada’s health minister says she cannot delay or block the approval of generic OxyContin on the premise that some could misuse and become addicted to it. In a letter to her provincial counterparts, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said that there’s…
