The trade turnover between the US and Venezuela grew by nearly 45%
The trade turnover between the United Venezuela and States increased by 44.75% in the first quarter of the year when compared to same period in 2016. Yesterday by the Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Venancham this is reported. Trade turnover…
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The urgent need for a public anti-corruption task force in the US Virgin Islands
By Soraya Diase Coffelt, JD, MJS From Caribbean News Now On June 30, 2017, the US Virgin Islands Inspector General issued a 76-page written report with scathing findings, entitled Audit of the Department of Education’s Inventory Controls over the School…
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Funding climate resilience benefits all nations – yes, the U.S. too
By Kenton X. Chance From Caribbean News Service KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Jul 4 2017 (IPS) – A leading climate change mitigation and adaptation activist and former climate negotiator in the Caribbean says that the United States could protect its economic…
Most expensive cities to dine out
By Alex Morrell From Business Insider The 18 most expensive cities in the world to eat dinner out at a restaurant Making a habit of eating out at restaurants is quick way to bust your budget. Cooking at home is…
Global ransomware attack causes turmoil
From BBC Companies across the globe are reporting that they have been struck by a major ransomware cyber-attack. British advertising agency WPP is among those to say its IT systems have been disrupted as a consequence. The virus, the source…
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US looking to prevent ISIS “foothold” in Caribbean
From Guyana Times Having recognised that “significant” extremists from the Caribbean have joined the self-styled Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL), the United States is seeking to severe any ties the notorious terrorist organisation may have in the Region. This is…
Wealth managers to the super-rich undermine society and what we can do about it
By Chuck Collins From The Nation An expert on their secretive world explains how these shadowy practitioners of financial trickery help facilitate widespread tax evasion—and undermine democratic government. Recent years have seen a tremendous amount of scholarship and commentary on…
(Cayman) Statutory Mergers – Loan Financing
From Walkers Privatisations by way of a Cayman Islands statutory merger are often financed by secured loans from banks. The merger process is frequently used to “take private” international Chinese businesses listed in the United States through a Cayman Islands…
The Editor Speaks: What is Sickle Cell Disease?
World Sickle Cell Day was celebrated last Monday (19) to make people aware of the disease. Here in the Cayman Islands the next Sickle Cell Support Group meeting will be held on Thursday, 22 June 2017 at 7.30 p.m. at…
Why go tankless?
From TanksAndHeaters More and more people are deciding to convert in to tankless water heaters because of the many advantages it offers compared to its outdated counterpart. Indeed, tankless water heaters have come a long way from its beginnings, and…
