EU officials are every bit as dodgy as those in SA
From IOL While South Africans agonise over the lack of integrity in public life, the country is far from being the only one afflicted with dodgy politicians and officials. French President François Hollande is battling bad publicity on two fronts….
British Journalist Andrew Neil: Cyprus-like bank scares spread in Eurozone, but Euro itself is safe
By Greg Richter and Kathleen Walter With the precedent set in Cyprus, Europeans are right to worry about seeing their bank accounts raided, influential British journalist Andrew Neil said. “This is terrifying Europe,” Neil said. “People are wondering, “Well, if…
Petrobras receives valid consents
Petrobras International Finance Company, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, Announces Receipt Of Majority Consents From Holders Of Its 9.125% Notes Due 2013 By Petrobras International Finance Company GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, April 8, 2013 —…
Bahamas Prime Minister Christie officially opens 42nd CARIFTA Games
From bahamaislandsinfo NASSAU, Bahamas — Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie officially opened the 42nd CARIFTA Games during the opening ceremony at the Thomas Robinson National Stadium, Friday, March 29, 2013. This is the 7th time that The…
Obituary: Margaret Thatcher
Nick Robson BBC Margaret Thatcher, who has died following a stroke, was one of the most influential political figures of the 20th Century. Her legacy had a profound effect upon the policies of her successors, both Conservative and Labour, while…
HSA invites public to Ethics Committee meeting
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) Ethics Committee is holding an Ethics Discussion Seminar on April 10 from 4 to 7 pm in the Hibiscus Conference room. There is no charge for the event and refreshments will be provided….
Ministry of Financial Services to host regional FATCA workshop
From bahamasislandsinfo Minister of Financial Services the Hon. L. Ryan Pinder announced on April 2, 2013, that his Ministry, in conjunction with the Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO), will host a Regional Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Workshop,…
Serbia rejects EU-brokered deal on Kosovo
BBC Serbia has rejected a European Union-brokered deal on normalising ties with its breakaway province of Kosovo. Kosovo unilaterally declared independence in 2008. While many countries recognise it as an independent country, Serbia does not. The EU had given Serbia…
NGCI invites everyone to a lecture on Digital Art and Cayman panorama
The National Gallery invites all our readers to attend a lecture with Shane Aquart on the topic of Digital Art and The Cayman Panorama The Dart Auditorium at the NGCI on Wednesday, April 10th 2013 6-8pm Wine and soft drinks…
