Cayman Islands: Fund governance and conflicts of interest survey 2013
Article by John Donohoe, Carne Global Financial Services Limited Why fund governance is more important than ever The topic of fund governance has been rising steadily up the agenda on both sides of the Atlantic in the past few years….
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
CTF announce reason for annual pirates turtle release postponement
The Cayman Turtle Farm’s annual turtle release, which usually takes place as part of the Pirates Week national festival, has been postponed as the farm is implementing new health screening procedures for turtles to be released. Following an independent inspection…
Cuba’s reforms favour foreign investment, create low-wage sponge
By Kevin Edmonds, The Other Side of Paradise From Naia.org For over 50 years the island of Cuba has defiantly stood its ground in the Caribbean, rejecting a capitalist economic model in favor of a system that has served the…
Bahamas denies billionaire designer helped draft stem cell legislation
From Caribbean 360 NASSAU, Bahamas, Wednesday November 6, 2013, CMC – The Bahamas government has denied reports that controversial billionaire fashion designer Peter Nygard had assisted in drafting legislation for stem cell research and centres on the island. “There has…
Deutsche Bank appointed as Depositary Bank for Qunar Cayman
Deutsche Bank appointed as Depositary Bank for the sponsored level III NASDAQ-listed American Depositary Receipt Program of Qunar Cayman Islands Limited New York & Hong Kong & Beijing — Deutsche Bank today announced its appointment as depositary bank for the…
Too big to sail? Cruise ships face scrutiny
By Jad Mouawad New York Times From El Paso Southwest Senior In 1965, one of the largest cruise ships in 1985 was the 46,000-ton Carnival Holiday. Ten years ago, the biggest, the Queen Mary 2, was three times as large….
Trinidad and Tobago among highest cancer mortality rates in the Americas – report
From Caribbean 360 WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Wednesday November 6, 2013, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago is among three countries with the highest cancer mortality rates in the Americas, according to a new report released by the Pan American Health…
Calm wives may make for happier marriages
Posted by Yasmin Anwar-UC Berkeley From Futurity Northwestern University, Stanford University, University Of California, Berkeley When it comes to keeping the peace after a heated argument, it may be more important for wives than for husbands to stay calm and…
Caribbean Crock Pot Pepper Pot Soup
By Martha McKinnon From Simple Nourished Living Weight Watchers Friendly Caribbean Crock Pot Pepper Pot SoupThis Slow Cooker Caribbean Crock Pot Pepper Soup was another big winner. Rod, Mom, my sister and I all really liked it. Cubes of tender…
