Anti-money laundering association opens new testing centre
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) have combined their efforts to expand testing for the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Certification. The ACAMS has announced the expansion of a new Certified…
What a year ahead for Miss Cayman, Lindsay Japal
Lindsay Japal has an action packed year ahead of her. The crown that was placed on her head after the ceremony last Saturday looks like it’s pretty heavy. But I’ve no doubt the weight that’s being placed on her shoulders…
Shanghai subway trains crash; hundreds injured
SHANGHAI (AP) — A Shanghai subway train crashed into another that was stopped underground Tuesday afternoon, injuring more than 210 people in the latest trouble for the rapidly expanded transportation system in China’s commercial center. The crash occurred after Shanghai…
Jett, GNR, Heart, The Cure nominated for rock hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Long ago, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts professed their love for rock ‘n’ roll. It’s time to see if the feeling runs both ways. The iconic rock act is on the list of Rock and Roll…
Lawyer: Knox is like Jessica Rabbit
PERUGIA, Italy (AP) — A defense lawyer told an Italian court Tuesday that Amanda Knox, the American student convicted of killing her roommate, isn’t a manipulating, sex-obsessed “femme fatale” as her accusers charge, but is rather like Jessica Rabbit —…
Tropical Storm Philippe steers clear of the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Philippe is affected by a western shear that causes it to stay away from the Caribbean. Philippe is forecasted to stay a Tropical Storm until at least the weekend, and expected to remain in the Atlantic. The remnants…
China links strengthened with TIEA deal
Premier McKeeva Bush has announced that he has entered into a landmark agreement to share tax information with China. It will grant the Chinese government access to all financial information held in Cayman for its nationals and corporations. This is…
Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of ‘Dancing’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ricki Lake celebrated her top-scoring 23 points and 12 inches of weight loss; Rob Kardashian celebrated being a better dancer than his sister Kim; and Chaz Bono celebrated just getting through his routine on “Dancing With…
Topless Rihanna shocks Northern Ireland farmer
DUBLIN (AP) — Northern Ireland farmer Alan Graham says he doesn’t know who Rihanna is but she must keep her top on while performing on his land. Graham says he enforced a dress code as he watched Rihanna shoot a…
Lisa’s in good voice
Songstress Lisa Carlisle is back on Cayman shores today. The Welsh opera singer performs at Camana Bay on 8th October at a special concert as part of the Voices for Hospices series – a simultaneous event around the globe on…
