August 2012 was the Earth’s 4th warmest August on record
State of the Climate Global Analysis August 2012 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Climatic Data Center Global Highlights The average combined global land and ocean surface temperature for August 2012 was 0.62°C (1.12°F) above the 20th century average of 15.6°C (60.1°F)….
HBO announces its October Movie Lineup for the Caribbean
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Warner Bros. Pictures) – After 25 years of marriage, Cal Weaver’s (Steve Carell) life has completely deteriorated. His wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), confesses to cheating and wants a divorce. Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), a pick-up…
US tax ruling threatens commodity mutual funds in the Cayman Islands
Another story on this serious problem that is looming for us Commodity prices could come under severe pressure if the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decides to revoke previous rulings that have allowed mutual funds to pour over $50-billion into…
Dark energy camera snaps first images ahead of survey
The highest-resolution camera ever built has begun its quest to pin down the mysterious stuff that makes up nearly three-quarters of our Universe. The Dark Energy Survey’s 570-million-pixel camera will scan some 300 million galaxies in the coming five years….
The Editor Speaks: FCO and our new overseer.
The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office is headed by Foreign Secretary, William Hague, who once upon a time was leader of the Conservative Party for a short time during the years it was in opposition to the governing Labour Party….
Mother-to-daughter womb transplant ‘success’ in Sweden
Two Swedish women could be able to give birth using the wombs in which they were carried, doctors say, hailing the world’s first mother-to-daughter uterus transplants. The weekend procedures were completed by more than 10 surgeons at Sweden’s University of…
Cayman Islands new work permit fees
Following a revision to the Cayman Island budget, higher work permit fees entered into force on September 13, 2012, the government has confirmed. The changes, introduced as part of the islands’ revised budget, are contained in the Immigration (Amendment) (No….
Tower Marketing champions healthcare conference
Cayman’s annual 20/20 Healthcare Conference, now in its third year, will again be considerably boosted by the sponsorship and event management skills of Tower Marketing, who are pleased to announce they will again be a Premium sponsor of the event…
