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Mass Shooting near Houston leaves 6 dead, including 4 children From The Huffington Post A gunman killed at least six people, including four children, and wounded a teenager in a Houston suburb and then engaged police in a three-hour standoff…
The Editor Speaks: Will this time be Daylight Saving Time?
For as many years as I can remember living here (30 plus) there has been much talk of the merits of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Successive governments have said they would be “seriously” looking into it. Obviously, not seriously enough…
FATCA is here but are systems fit for purpose?
The introduction of additional layers of complex regulation has led to financial institutions deploying a variety of systems to deal with new processes and procedures in order to remain compliant. In the article below, Chris Eaton of Blue Bison Software…
Caribbean nations fighting spread of chikungunya virus; 21 deaths so far
From NNN NASSAU (Bahamas), July 10 (NNN-CARIBBEANNEWS) — Twenty-one deaths were reported so far following the rapid spread of the mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus in the Caribbean region, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads…
Stingray swimmers wrapped up the 2013-2014 Swim Season with members competing in swim meets around the globe
From Stingray Swim Club Courtis Brothers rush the podium at CISC July 9, 2014 After Catriona MacRae nabbed gold in the 10k event at the Caribbean Island Swimming Championship in Barbados, it was time for the pool events where the…
Expat guide to money management
From HSBCI n association with the Guardian Your money and the cost of living As an expat, or even as a potential expat, you’ll know that along with all the other things you have to think about when you’re setting…
Caribbean business leaders tour Cayman Enterprise City as Zone continues to garner attention in the region
Caribbean Export Agency aims to boost regional trade in the Caribbean among the territories and the proximity of Cayman’s Special Economic Zone to the US presents opportunities. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (PRWEB) July 10, 2014 Cayman Enterprise City…
Grand Cayman – A Grand Surprise
By Steve Adams From Wilmington Parent For some unknown reason, Grand Cayman was not on our radar list of Caribbean “must-sees”. Most of our vacations have focused on visiting the islands further east and we have really enjoyed those destinations….
‘Remote control’ contraceptive chip available ‘by 2018’
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News A contraceptive computer chip that can be controlled by remote control has been developed in Massachusetts. The chip is implanted under a woman’s skin, releasing a small dose of levonorgestrel, a hormone. This…
Bahamian designer, Anthea Bullard recognized in Washington
By Sophia Lightbourne From the Bahamas Weekly Washington, DC – Fashion designer for luxury brand Hardour Collection, Anthea Bullard was recognized and awarded in the United States capital of Washington, DC for Fashion Innovation and overall fashion contributions to the…
