UK: Tory-led Coalition with the Democratic Unionist Party – A focus on the DUP Agenda
From WN After today’s meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans for her continued leadership, and forthcoming Tory-led coalition with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, multiple media reports said. After gaining 10 seats in the…
EU Warns UK to back down from spending vote, sets tough divorce terms
Reuters Newsweek From Yahoo News European Union leaders endorsed stiff divorce terms for Britain on Saturday and warned Britons to have “no illusions” about swiftly securing a new relationship to keep their access to EU markets. At a Brussels summit…
EU leaders react as UK PM Theresa May officially triggers Brexit
From BBC “After nine months the UK has delivered,” declared EU Council President Donald Tusk in a portentous tweet on receipt of the letter triggering Brexit from Prime Minister Theresa May. The tone of his speech in Brussels was full…
Cayman Islands named 2nd on ‘world’s worst tax havens’ list
From The Irish Times Ireland and four UK territories named on ‘world’s worst tax havens’ list Bermuda tops the Oxfam-compiled list of the world’s 15 worst corporate tax havens THE Republic of Ireland along with four UK-linked territories – Bermuda,…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands ORIA Construction at Immigration Arrival Hall Commencing Monday, 26th September, the Immigration Arrival Hall at Owen Roberts International Airport will be experiencing construction works. It is likely this construction, which is expected to last for eight weeks, will…
Glasgow hosts Fair Trade nations
From Caribbean News Now GLASGOW, Scotland — Fair Trade fever hit Glasgow last weekend when Fair Traders from across the world gathered on Friday, 9 September, at Robertson House and Saturday, 10 September, at Glasgow Caledonian University to hear how…
EU referendum outcome: PM statement, 24 June 2016
From:Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon David Cameron MP Delivered on:24 June 2016 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Location:Downing Street, LondonFirst published:24 June 2016Last updated:24 June 2016, see all updates Part of:EU…
Thrill-seeking surfer
Thrill-seeking surfer braves Storm Desmond’s massive waves By Elizabeth Pierson From Mashable While Storm Desmond may be wreaking havoc on parts of the UK and Ireland, the massive waves have attracted one thrill-seeking surfer. Alastair Mennie took to the chaotic…
DOJ probing Irish ‘Bad Bank’ deal involving Brown Rudnick
By Jennifer Henderson, from The Am Law Daily The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly landed on Project Eagle. The code name for the April 2014 transaction, which saw Brown Rudnick advise private-equity giant Cerberus Capital Management on its $1.82…
Former PSNI commander in North and West Belfast quits Caribbean job after upsetting locals
By John Cassidy From Belfast Live The former detective superintendent only took up the five year job as Chief of Police on Anguilla on July 10 Top cop Amanda Stewart has dramatically quit her job in the Caribbean after just…
