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,…
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;…
Anthony Bourdain on his NYC food market, Parts Unknown Season Three, and new book projects
By Raphael Brion From Eater As part of the Cayman Cookout 2014, Eater interviewed chefs poolside at the Ritz-Carlton. Up first: chef Parts Unknown host and general food world rabble-rouser Anthony Bourdain. [Photo: Raphael Brion / Eater.com] Anthony Bourdain is…
The Editor Speaks: Unfortunate response to OMOV from premier
I have to say I was very disappointed in Premier Alden McLaughlin’s response to the query regarding when the One Man One Vote (OMOV) would be tabled. He answered that it is not a current priority and this was the…