Fast Facts: Business Empire of Andrew L. Tan [that includes Cayman Islands]
Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—Andrew Tan is the chief executive officer of Alliance Global Group Inc., a holdings company that has interests in food and beverage, real estate and gaming. He founded Megaworld Corp. in 1989 and has been its…
Obama snubs Thatcher funeral
From newsmax President Barack Obama’s decision not to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Wednesday was blasted by a former Reagan administration official and Fox News analyst who called it shameful, “cheap, small and petty.” Writing on…
Texas Waco fertiliser plant blast search for survivors
BBC UPDATED: Sat 20 April – The number of people killed in an explosion at a US fertiliser plant has risen from 12 to 14, after officials recovered two more bodies. A fire sparked the blast at the factory…
Wearable technology: The bra designed to shock attackers
By Fiona Graham, Technology of business reporter, BBC News “The Delhi gang rape was the trigger. But also the numbness of women – and law-makers against this social menace. It was high time we women needed a change.” Manisha Mohan…
Op-Ed: What I have learned about autism by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman
By John Dinkelman, Chargé d’Affaires, The Embassy of the United States of America “Your child has autism.” Words that no parent could ever fully be prepared to hear. Yet for millions of parents each year, they are the unwelcome introduction…
The Editor Speaks: Baines under fire from cops
It is very disturbing there are two claims from police officers in the Cayman courts against the Royal Cayman Islands Police Commissioner, David Baines. The first is from Senior Constable Osbert Smith, who alleges after 26 years as a police…
Ignition acquires the assets of Blue Bison Software Consultants in Grand Cayman
Acquisition further strengthens Ignition’s solution offerings in the offshore market Cayman Islands and Bermuda (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 Ignition Technology Group today announced the acquisition of the assets of Cayman-based Blue Bison Software Consultants Ltd. Ignition will provide the necessary…
Dress down for Earth Day and The Great Outdoors FREE event for kids
Thanks to all the schools and businesses already taking part in Dress Down Fridays celebrating Earth Day! By participating you are supporting our efforts to preserve Cayman’s unique environment. Receive a special National Trust edition T-shirt from Guy Harvey (limited…
ESO Launch of NSCC Speech by Maria Zingapan
The following speech was made at the National Statistical Coordination Committee Launch held on Thursday 18th April, 2013 at the Hibiscus Conference Room (George Town Hospital). Welcome Remarks By ESO Director, Maria Zingapan for the National Statistical Coordination Committee Launch…
“The Historical and Institutional Contexts of the National Statistical Coordination Committee”
ESO Launch of NSCC Speech by Acting Financial Secretary Mrs. Sonia McLaughlin The following speech was made at the National Statistical Coordination Committee Launch held on Thursday 18th April, 2013 at the Hibiscus Conference Room (George Town Hospital). Remarks by…
