5 Facts: The Caribbean Court of Justice
By diGJamaica The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has been in the news quite often over the last year, especially in light of the highly-publicised, contentious Shanique Myrie case. On October 4 last year, the case concluded with the court…
Grenada has no interest in legalizing marijuana
From Caribbean360 ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Friday January 24, 2014, CMC – Grenada has thrown cold water on plans to decriminalise marijuana insisting that the cultivation and use of the drug on the island were illegal. “Government’s position on this issue…
Apple’s iPhone sales, revenue outlook disappoint Wall Street as shares plunge
From Moneynews Apple Inc. missed Wall Street’s lofty target for iPhone sales over the crucial holiday shopping season and offered a weaker-than-expected forecast for this quarter, sending its shares down 8 percent on Monday. The world’s most valuable technology company…
2013-14 Women President’s Cup Semifinals – Prem League/Foster’s Div 1 & 1st Leg Results & under 13/15 updates
Please see attached results, etc: 2013-14 Women President’s Cup 1st Leg CIFA Under 13 and Under 15 Boys Leagues for the first part of the season Update for the CIFA Under 17 Boys League 2013-14 Cayman Premier League Results and…
Blasphemy case: Briton in Pakistan sentenced to death
From BBC PHOTO: Christians at a protest after violence over accusations of blasphemy – March 2013 Several recent cases have prompted international concern about the application of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws A court in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi has sentenced…
Caribbean Pro League must be sanctioned says CFU
From Stabroek News KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) has warned that any attempts to stage a professional football league in the region must be sanctioned by relevant governing bodies. CFU General Secretary, Damien Hughes, issued the note…
Trinidad intergrity commission launches probe into “Jack” Warner
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Friday January 24, 2014, CMC – The Integrity Commission has confirmed it has initiated an investigation into former national security minister Austin “Jack” Warner regarding allegations of fraud relating to his role as president of the…
The last dance with Linda
From Linda Rayner Hi Everyone Here are my last 6 week courses before I leave the island which start on Tuesday 18th February. If you could put the poster up at work I would be extremely grateful. The courses are:…
Cayman Islands accountholders must disclose financial affairs “within 30 days”, says HMRC
From Out-Law.com UK taxpayers with undisclosed income and capital gains in the Cayman Islands must provide HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with this information “within 30 days” or face “detailed investigation”, according to letters sent to accountholders by the UK…
Shell Games
From MetaFilter The secretive business havens of Cyprus and the Cayman Islands face a potent rival: Cheyenne, Wyoming. At a single address in this sleepy city of 60,000 people, more than 2,000 companies are registered. The building, 2710 Thomes Avenue,…