iNew Briefs
Cuban migrant in surgery at Cayman hospital after self harm attempt A Cuban migrant is undergoing surgery at the Cayman Islands Hospital, after trying to harm himself today (Wednesday 2 July, 2014). Immigration and prison authorities are investigating the matter….
The Editor Speaks: In your hands
“In your hands” is a beautiful hymn sung to the tune of “Eres Tu”. “In your hands” was also sung in the Legislative Assembly last Thursday to the tune of Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush. You see, Bush has…
Dive into The Cayman Islands on your daily commute [if you’re in London]
By Laura Cummins From Female First Start your day with a visit to Cayman Islands and a good luck kiss from a Stingray! Cayman Islands Department of Tourism display artwork As with any start to the working day, it can…
From despair to repair: Dramatic decline of Caribbean corals can be reversed
Gland, Switzerland, 02 July 2014 (IUCN) – With only about one-sixth of the original coral cover left, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of grazers in the region, according to…
Entertainer Rolf Harris guilty of indecent assaults
From BBC The BBC’s David Sillito takes a look back at Rolf Harris’s case Veteran entertainer Rolf Harris has been found guilty of 12 counts of indecently assaulting four girls in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. One of the victims…
100 percent pass rate for Purple Dragon
Students who study martial arts at the Cayman Islands Purple Dragon dojo at the Mirco Centre were recently put through a grading event that allowed each student to showcase their skills in front of Professor Don Jacob, the founder of…
Cruising Cayman Islands Superyacht and Motoryacht come and go
From Afloat Having spent a week visiting Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the 46m superyacht Christopher that dwarfed the local 500 plus craft and several larger craft currently taking part in the Round Ireland race departed today and follows the anchorage of…
Hotel executive takes on Caribbean sales
From eTN Global Travel Industry News ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Choice Hotels announced a new executive appointment to assist with its Caribbean development thrust in a rebounding market. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has assigned Atlanta-based hospitality executive Dennis Wynn to oversee…
BVI Government signs Model 1B IGA in relation to FATCA
By Ross Munro From Harneys The BVI Government has signed a Model 1B (non-reciprocal) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) in relation to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), it was announced on 30 June 2014. The IGA can be accessed…
Plants bought from major U.S. stores are killing bees
By Marina Koren for National Journal From Mashable Gardens may give flowers and plants life, but they can also be a death sentence for its most frequent visitors: bees. Plants sold at major retail nurseries are often treated with pesticides…
