Bush says he did reply to Simmonds on 30th October 2012
Statement From Premier McKeeva Bush 2nd November 2012 “Following discussions over the last several months, and leaks to certain reporters, the FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories has put out a statement today through the Governor’s office. Below is my…
Governor and Simmons say “No” to cruise ship port deal and “No” to Bush FFR amendment
The following is a Press Release from the Governor’s Office: CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL PROJECT: LETTER FROM THE MINISTER FOR THE OVERSEAS TERRITORIES TO THE PREMIER His Excellency the Governor has been asked by the FCO Minister for the Overseas Territories,…
Offshore Alert announce delegates for Conference Europe
The OffshoreAlert Conference Europe will take place at The May Fair Hotel, in London, on November 26-27. Sessions include those on current trends and opportunities in the offshore world, how the signing of Tax Information Exchange Agreements has affected offshore…
Did conman Allen Stanford help in West Indies revival?
By Chris Jones BBC Radio 5 Nov 1 2012 It is four years to the day that the Stanford Superstars crushed England in the Stanford Super Series in Antigua – a match worth $20m (£12.5m) to the winners. The…
Airline blacklisted but Mac signs MOU with its majority shareholder
In our Editorial on October 16 2012 we reported that our premier, McKeeva Bush, is touting Southeast Asia’s largest publicly listed food, beverage, and packaging company San Miguel Corporation (SMC) of the Philippines for business opportunities. Mr. Bush met with…
Costa Mediterranea to call in to Grand Cayman
Costa Cruises said recently it will be bringing back a taste of Italy to the tropics this winter when Costa Mediterranea repositions to the Caribbean beginning Nov. 20 2012. The ship, which is replacing Costa Atlantica, is set to sail 10-day cruises from Port…
Sandy death toll hits 80 and keeps rising
The death toll from Sandy keeps rising as swathes of the US East Coast battle to recover, three days after being battered by the massive storm. More than 80 people are now known to have died in the US, 37…
Girl killed in Pakistani-administered Kashmir acid attack
By Zulfiqar Ali BBC Urdu, Islamabad A mother and father in Pakistani-administered Kashmir have been arrested for murdering their 15-year-old daughter by dousing her with acid “in the name of an honour”, police say. They say it is one of…
Greek bank list editor Costas Vaxevanis acquitted
A Greek journalist has been acquitted of breaching privacy for publishing the names of 2,000 suspected tax evaders. Costas Vaxevanis published a list of Greeks with Swiss bank accounts, including a government minister and other prominent figures in public life….
Journalists barred from former USA President Bush speech to Cayman Islands investment summit.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Organizers of an investment conference in the Cayman Islands say they have been forbidden from disclosing any details about a speech by former President George W. Bush in the offshore financial haven. A spokesman for…
