‘Deeply elitist UK locks out diversity at top’
By Judith Burns Education reporter, From BBC News The UK is “deeply elitist” according to an analysis of the backgrounds of more than 4,000 business, political, media and public sector leaders. Small elites, educated at independent schools and Oxbridge, still…
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Jamaican dub poet to get heroes’ honor
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life The annual list of distinctive nationals from Jamaica has been announced and among them is Linton Kwesi Johnson, the London-based poet who has consistently documented the plight of Caribbean nationals and people of…
It looks like Scotland will have to risk defaulting on its debt to get independence
By Jim Edwards From Business Insider Monday night’s Scottish independence referendum debate between Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling raised the scariest question for voters leaning toward a Yes vote: Does Scotland have the courage to face down the Bank of…
Matt Prior plots England return for tour to Caribbean
From The Asian Age Matt Prior has dismissed suggestions his England career is over and has targeted April’s series in the West Indies for his return from a long-standing Achilles problem. The wicketkeeper will undergo surgery next month on the…
The Editor Speaks: Police powers to stop and search – should it be revised?
It was revealed in an article published on CNS on Wed (20) following an FOI request by the media house that “Under section 41 of the police law, officers from the RCIPS have considerable powers to stop and search members…
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Cayman Islands: Directors need to register From IFC Review Companies have one month to ensure their directors have registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) under new legislation. The Directors Registration and Licensing Law came into effect on 4…
Cayman Islands cyclist Smith, eases off the pedal
By Matthew Yates Michele Smith let caution guide him through the winds and rains of Scotland. Smith, 44, wrapped up the XX Commonwealth Games for the Cayman Islands by pulling out of the Men’s Road Race event on Sunday. Smith…
Caribbean completes medal haul at Commonwealth Games
From News Americas News Americas, GLASGOW, Scotland, Mon. Aug. 4, 2014: The Caribbean region completed a 36 medal haul at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this past weekend, thanks largely to Jamaica’s stellar athletes. The island’s Independence Day celebration…
Cayman Islands Brandyn Murray trains with elite in Germany
Over the summer, twenty-year old college sophomore Brandyn Murray had the unique opportunity to train with a number of professional and semi-professional football teams in Germany and England. The trip was made possible with the financial support from Grasspiece Promotions…
Kevin Pietersen presents no problems for new coach Matthew Maynard
By Chris Stocks The Observer, From The Guardian • St Lucia Zouks coach has ‘never had any issues’ with batsman • Pietersen will be involved in discussing selection and tactics Kevin Pietersen is an X-factor player, according to Matthew Maynard,…
