‘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…
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…
Scotland’s Independence: Should the Commonwealth Caribbean care?
By Sir Ronald Sanders from Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday August 14, 2014 – On September 18, the electorate in Scotland will vote in a referendum to decide if Scotland should be independent of the United Kingdom (UK). A vote for…
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…
Health of justice system synonymous with society it serves says McGowan
Text of the 2014 Grand Court Guest Lecture presented on Thursday 3rd April 2014 by Ms. Maura McGowan Q.C. CRIMINAL LAW – THE CHALLENGES NOW AND IN THE YEARS AHEAD GRAND COURT CAYMAN ISLANDS Public confidence in a State’s ability,…
Bank manager brings the Caribbean to Cardiff
From WalesOnLine David Kelly leaves finance industry behind to make West Indian party dream a reality After 14 years in the finance industry David Kelly has taken the plunge and embarked on a new career as founder of a firm…
UPDATED UK Floods – Government ‘made a mistake’ by not dredging
From BBC Communities Secretary Eric Pickles says the government “made a mistake” and should have dredged the flood-hit Somerset Levels. He said it may have relied too much on Environment Agency advice. There are now 16 severe flood warnings –…
Nicole Reyes: Cardiff woman jailed for 12 years in Caribbean
From BBC Mother-of-two Nicole Reyes, 37, of Rumney, has been jailed for 12 years for killing Jorge Quintanilla Reyes in July 2012. The 38-year-old was knocked off his motorbike by Reyes, but she has always maintained it was an accident….
Welsh couple fulfil their Caribbean holiday dream by building their own boat
From Wales Online Mark and Suze Hicks from Tenby spent five years building the twin-hulled catamaran before braving the Atlantic Tenby couple Mark and Suz Hicks, who are sailing around the world on their home-made catamaran Tenby couple Mark and…
‘Change the law’ says wife of businessman who faced trial for beating up thieves
From Wales Online Lisa Woodhouse calls for more protection for her husband Andrew, who was cleared by a jury of assaulting two thieves on his property Abergavenny businessman Andrew Woodhouse who was accused of causing grievous bodily harm against a…
