Decriminalisation of drugs comes to the fore Part 1 FOR
With Dr. Frank McField announcing his intention to stand in the May General Election and campaigning for the decriminalization of drug use I thought you might be interested in the two recent publications and stories that support his stance. A…
Ring in the Christmas Holidays with the Nutcracker Story
There are countless traditions in relation to the Christmas holiday season, and one of the most cherished is the use of The Nutcracker story to see a timeless seasonal classic. This Russian ballet has been thrilling audiences worldwide for generations,…
Will a Horrific Bus Gang-Rape in Delhi Finally Change India’s Culture of Rape?
By Jen Swanson, Slate India may be the world’s largest democracy, but it’s also one of the most dangerous countries for women. As if the Haryana rape spree earlier this year, and the religious and political leadership’s indifference to it,…
OCG Responds to Statements Attributed to the Hon. Anthony Hylton
Kingston; December 20, 2012 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has taken note of recent public statements which have been attributed to the Hon. Anthony Hylton, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in which he contended that arising…
Revisions to Cayman Islands Mutual Funds Law requiring registration of master funds
Ogier The Cayman Islands legislature recently approved the Mutual Funds (Amendments) Bill 2012 which seeks to amend certain definitions within the Mutual Funds Law in order to clarify the regime relating to registration of master funds. Effect Previously Cayman master…
Republicans to hold vote on fiscal cliff ‘Plan B’
The Republican-led US House is set to vote on a package of spending cuts and tax rises party leaders say will keep the US away from the “fiscal cliff”. The vote includes tax rises on earnings above $1m (£614,000) on…
Cayman Airways to fly to Dallas all year round
Cayman Airways have announced they will be flying non-stop flights to Dallas, Texas from Grand Cayman year-round beginning 10 April 2013. Flights will be twice weekly, offered on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. Flights are scheduled to offer easy connections to and…
Norway – End Accidental Porpoise Slaughter
Target: Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Norway Sponsored by: Judith B. The tiny cousins of dolphins often get ignored by the media, possibly because they are small, quiet and don’t put on dramatic leaping displays. Yet in Norway, porpoises…
