Several dog attacks this year prompt RCIPS and DOA to remind Cayman Islands’ dog owners of their obligations
From RCIPS So far this year police have receive a total of 68 reports of ferocious dogs or dogs dangerously out of control. In seven of these incidents people have been bitten and required medical treatment; just last weekend, 17-20…
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Cayman Islands Airport RFP could prove unattainable for small businesses
From Cayman Islands Small Business Association Confusing paperwork, possible costly consultancy fees to prepare the RFP and onerous bid requirements all point to eliminating the small businesses in the Cayman Islands Airport Authority bid process. The Cayman Islands Small Business…
US hedge fund in anonymous bet against Tesco shares
By Miles Johnson From Financial Times UK A $20bn New York hedge fund is using an offshore shell company to anonymously bet against the shares of the UK supermarket Tesco, raising fresh questions over the efficacy of European short selling…
‘Big reflection’ needed on opioid crisis
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage From Caribbean Life UNITED NATIONS, June 22, 2017 (IPS) – Opioids are among the most devastating drugs and are creating a crisis of epidemic proportions, said the UN drug agency. In its annual World Drug Report, the…
UK: Teenage boys wear skirts to school to protest against ‘no shorts’ policy
By Steven Morris From The Guardian UK Some had borrowed from girlfriends, others from sisters. A few had gone the extra mile and shaved their legs. When the Isca academy in Devon opened on Thursday morning, an estimated 30 boys…
Swiss want “Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information” with Belize and 40 other states
By Adele Ramo From Amandala BELIZE CITY, Wed. June 21, 2017–Following a meeting last Friday, June 16, the Swiss Federal Council—described as a 7-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of the Swiss Confederation and serves as the collective…
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Cayman Islands’ first solar farm operational
By Michael Bloch From Solar Quotes Cayman Islands Celebrates First Utility Scale Solar Power Project While it may not be huge project by some standards, the official commissioning of the first solar farm in the Cayman Islands has been called…
Cayman Islands National Council for Persons with Disabilities Appointed
A new public sector council has recently begun the work of advising the public and private sector on disability issues, as well as enforcing provisions of the Solomon Webster Disability Law 2016. The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is…
Stephen Hawking wants humanity to leave Earth as soon as possible
By Mike Wehner From BGR Renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has been extremely vocal in recent months about his feelings that humanity needs to get off of Earth as soon as possible. With a troubled climate, ever growing population, and mounting…
