Cops say cellphone complacency is creeping in
Senior police officers, who were initially encouraged by the public’s response to the new Traffic Law, are concerned that drivers are now becoming complacent, particularly when it comes to cellphone driving. It’s been one month since the implementation of the…
Chinese producer of mica powder files application for TWSE listing
China Crystal New Material Holdings Co Ltd, a mica powder producer in China, has filed an application with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) for a primary listing on the main board. The company, which is registered in the Cayman Islands,…
Sun rises in East, retires in West for expats
By Hugh Dent FMT News For overall expat experience and lifestyle, first came the Cayman Islands followed by Thailand, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico and Switzerland. Asia is fast becoming a top destination for professional people and executives who go abroad…
Jimmy Savile: BBC Newsnight editor steps aside over claims
The Newsnight editor responsible for dropping a report into claims Jimmy Savile sexually abused people is stepping aside, the BBC has said. Peter Rippon’s move is for the duration of an inquiry into Newsnight’s handling of the planned report last…
Star Trek captains boldly go to London convention
The UK’s first official Star Trek convention for more than a decade has brought together all five captains from across the TV show’s 50-year history. BBC News was there to witness the occasion. A Star Trek convention is pretty much…
Foster’s Food fair recalls Banana Boat Sun Care products
Public Service Announcement Banana Boat Sun Care Products Foster’s Food Fair IGA would like to announce the voluntary recall by Energizer Holdings Inc. in consultation with the manufacturers of Banana Boat Sun Care Products and to ensure the safety and…
Golf Course and marina for Bodden Town?
Without an Environmental Impact Study, the proposed Bodden Town Golf Course and marina is going to have problems with the Department of Environment (DoE) and the Water Authority-Cayman. That is unless the government ministers get involved. The Central Planning Authority…
Criteria for discretionary waivers not clear
North Side Independent MLA for North Side has released a copy of Import Waivers that were processed between 1st July, 2012 and 30th June, 2012. See attached. Mr. Miller wonders why discretionary waivers are applied to selected people and not…
International Microfinance Conference Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Microfinance has become a powerful tool in the fight to eradicate poverty, micro banking reaches people in remote areas, people who do not qualify for traditional bank loans and those who do not have bank accounts. In addition, the profits…
West Bay food drive hailed a success
A recent Hurricane season food drive, by students of the Wesleyan Christian Academy, has been a huge success. The bags of non-perishable food, collected between June and September, were recently presented to representatives of the Department of Children and Family…
