Appleby says Cayman Islands is the standout offshore jurisdiction
Appleby reports offshore incorporations up 4% in the first half of 2014 Appleby Reports Offshore Incorporation Activity for the first Half of 2014 Publication detail Welcome to the fifth edition of On the Register, an Appleby report that provides data…
Why Google Fiber missed the mark with free Internet
By Conner Forrest From Tech Republic Many know Google Fiber for its gigabit internet, but did you know it offers a no-cost option for internet access? Here’s how Google dropped the ball on its ideal of free When most people…
Obama announces U.S. and Cuba will resume relations
By Peter Bakerdec. From The New York Times The president outlined the steps the United States would take to “end an outdated approach” and begin to normalize relations with Cuba. WASHINGTON — The United States will restore full diplomatic relations…
Does the Caribbean have a rape culture?
By Flora Thomas From Global Voices Are societal attitudes and laws against rape in the Caribbean doing women a disservice? Trinidad and Tobago’s attorney general set himself up for criticism last week in a speech to Parliament, where he warned…
A massive volcanic flood could be what killed off the dinosaurs
By Becky Oskin for LiveScience from Mashable An incredible outpouring of lava 66 million years ago could have set off environmental changes that killed off the dinosaurs, a new study finds. The research reports precise dates for India’s Deccan Traps,…
Fake bus stop posters in London attack Metropolitan Police
By Tim Chester LONDON — A series of posters attacking the Metropolitan Police have appeared around the capital this weekend. Adorning bus stops across London, they criticise the police force for their stance on drugs and the shooting of Mark…
SASEP Christmas Concert
On Monday, the students in the Savannah After School Enrichment Programme (SASEP) presented their Christmas Concert. Whenever young children are involved, you know that you are going to be entertained not just by the performance but also by the children…
Russia crisis hits Pimco Fund, wipes out options as ruble sinks
From Newsmax After the single worst day in Russia’s nine-month-old financial crisis, the fallout is spreading across global markets. Pacific Investment Management Co. is facing mounting losses on its Russian bond holdings; almost every bullish ruble option contract registered in…
9 jobs robots could replace in 2015
By Lance Ulanoff From Mashable Walking through the city, I find myself thinking about all the jobs a robot could do. A robot could probably stand in for my coffee truck guy, though I doubt he’d smile, call me “buddy”…
