‘S. China Sea is not Caribbean’: Chinese media slams ‘reckless’ US behavior in disputed waters
From RT Washington’s attempts to militarize the South China Sea and “tame the Chinese dragon” would see Beijing deploying weapons systems in the contested area, a state-run newspaper wrote in an op-ed addressed to the US military brass. The article…
Dwight Yorke ‘treated like a criminal’ when he was refused entry to US
By Simon Robb for Metro.co.uk Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke said he was ‘treated like a criminal’ when he was refused entry to the US last week. Yorke, 45, was travelling to the Caribbean when he was barred from…
The Pacific Ocean is hiding a whole continent
By Jon Fingas From engadget New Zealand would just be the peak of a much larger underwater land mass. Who knew that finding hidden continents was a trend? Researchers now say they’ve confirmed the existence of Zealandia, a giant land…
Cayman Islands lure South Africans with tax-free pay, opportunities
By Ingé Lamprecht From Moneyweb NZ UK, Australia remain most popular destinations for chartered accountants. JOHANNESBURG – If you pushed your trolley down an aisle of the main supermarket in Grand Cayman, you’d be forgiven if you thought you were…
Female shark learns to reproduce without males after years alone
By Alice Klein Who needs men? A female shark separated from her long-term mate has developed the ability to have babies on her own. Leonie the zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) met her male partner at an aquarium in Townsville, Australia,…
FASTSIGNS® sponsors national business media show In Fort Lauderdale, Florida February 16-18
CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 13, 2017 — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that it is attending and sponsoring at the National Business Media Show from Feb. 16 to 18, 2017 at the…
US-Australia refugee deal: Trump in ‘worst call’ with Turnbull
From BBC A phone call between US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has called into question a refugee resettlement deal. The Washington Post reported Mr Trump called the conversation “the worst by far” of his calls with…
Royal Caribbean sails to $1.28B profit in 2016
By Arlene Satchell From Sun Sentinel Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. posted record earnings in 2016, buoyed in part by higher ticket prices, increased onboard spending and cost savings, the cruise company said Thursday. The Miami-based cruise operator generated net income…
Women’s March
Women’s March: UK protesters join anti-Donald Trump march From BBC Thousands of protesters have joined a Women’s March in London as part of an international campaign on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. The rally is among events…
Australian fund administrator expands with Cayman Islands move
By Paul Walsh From Global Custodian MainstreamBPO has continued to expand its operations with a move into the Cayman Islands following its expansions into Europe and the US last year. Fund administrator MainstreamBPO has opened an office in the Cayman…
