Peter Schiff Goes to Puerto Rico
By Nick Giambruno April 9, 2014 (www.investorideas.com newswire) It’s been a little over a year since I sat down with Peter Schiff at his house in Connecticut to discuss the importance of international diversification. Since then, the options available to…
NCU’s Chamber Ensemble wows Cayman Islands residents
From Northern Caribbean University The talent and spirit of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) captivated myriad of audiences in the Cayman Islands recently, as the NCU’s Chamber Ensemble toured the islands and participated in the training of musical minds and performances…
Premier and Minister Bodden’s speeches in Brac LA on waste management
Minister Bodden’s LA speech on recent tour of waste management plants and future plans Honorable Osbourne Bodden, MLA, JP Madam Speaker, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to update the Members of this Honorable House on the progress my…
Premier McLaughlin’s Opening Speech at Brac LA
DRAFT STATEMENT BY HON ALDEN MCLAUGHLIN MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY IN CAYMAN BRAC Madam Speaker it is with great pride that I rise to address this honourable house on this very special and historic occasion as we hold a meeting…
Another leading investment funds partner, Jason Allison, joins Walkers
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walkers is delighted to announce that Jason Allison has joined the firm’s Cayman Islands office as a Partner in the Global Investment Funds Group. Jason, one of the industry’s leading offshore investment funds practitioners, has close…
Former Trinidad and Tobago president ANR Robinson dead at 87
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday April 9, 2014, CMC – Former president Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson, who once told Trinidad and Tobago that he was committed “with everything I have or shall have to the future of this land,” has…
Miami police officer charged with helping Caribbean drug ring
By Richard Luscombe in Miami From theguardian.com Ralph Mata, nicknamed the Milk Man by FBI, helped smuggle large amounts of cocaine and concocted murder-for-hire plot A high-ranking police officer was due to appear in a federal court in Miami on…
Jamaican sprinter Sherone Simpson to appeal 18-month drug ban
From The Guardian • Simpson tested positive for oxilofrine last year • Cannot compete until 20 December this year Sherone Simpson, the Jamaican sprinter, will appeal her 18-month drug ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The 2004 Olympic…
Anti-gay laws undermine fight against HIV/AIDS in Caribbean – experts
By Anastasia Moloney BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Anti-gay laws and cultural attitudes are preventing the most vulnerable people accessing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programmes in parts of the Caribbean, UNAIDS and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and…
Chinese ADRs finally getting some relief: Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), Vipshop Holdings (VIPS), Bitauto (BITA), Qunar Cayman (QUNR), Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU), YY Inc (ADR) (YY)
By Chad Roskin From Markets Emerging Chinese ADRs made noteworthy gains and were among top performers in the U.S. market Tuesday as investors are still optimistic about the China’s announcement last week that it is getting prepared launch new stimulus…