Welsh scientists declare bio war on SBV midges [and mosquitoes]
By Andrew Forgrave From Daily Post Welsh scientists aim to deploy biological warfare to counter the threat of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV). Researchers in Aberystwyth and Swansea hope to control midges, which carry the virus, by spraying them with a fungus….
Head of Global Anti-Corruption Rating Agency to Open 2014 Conference
Head of Global Anti-Corruption Rating Agency to Open 2014 Conference The fight against corruption cannot succeed unless ethical values are strongly embedded in society’s institutions. Dr. Huguette Labelle, Chair of the Board of Transparency International The head of the organisation…
What new scrutiny of life insurance captives means for advisers
By Darla Mercado From Investment News Regulatory attention means advisers may want to rethink which companies they work with As regulators scrutinize life insurers’ use of “captive” entities — subsidiaries that reinsure blocks of existing business — advisers may need…
A single evening performance of poetry reading at The Playhouse
The Cayman Drama Society has hosted all sorts of performances over its many years. We have had our share of dramas, comedies, dance, musicals and music performances. We have had story telling. Now it is time for us to have…
Do you trust your [USA] government?
By Robert L. Nicewarner – Inwood: , journal-news.net From The Journal Let’s look at this year for example (2013). Obama’s IRS persecuted honest people for crime of being critics of Obama, (especially if you were affiliated with the Tea Party),…
Qunar mobile air ticket bookings exceed 60,000 in a day
Company also named top ticket booking app by downloads and usage BEIJING, Jan 03, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — Qunar Cayman Islands Limited QUNR +3.92% (“Qunar” or the “Company”), China’s leading search-based travel commerce platform, today announced that it…
Bolt’s secret revealed!
From CitifmOnline Scientists may have found the secret of Usain Bolt’s success – his perfect knees. A study of Jamaican youngsters found those whose legs, and particularly knees, match in size grow up to be the keenest and best sprinters….
British police officer foiled $1million jewellery robbery in the Caymans
By Lizzie Parry From Daily Mail UK British police officer foiled $1million jewellery robbery in the Cayman Islands by ramming his car into getaway vehicle…. on the day he was made an OBE David Baines was meeting a friend when…
Al-Qaida fighters take control of Fallujah as Iraq army attacks
From newsmax Al-Qaida-linked militants held control of much of the Iraqi city of Fallujah and other nearby towns, fighting off efforts by troops with air support to regain control, according to a witness. The al-Qaida fighters have seized military equipment…
New Dawn provides further report on corporate actions
Continuance to Cayman Islands Effective December 31, 2013 Share Consolidation Effective December 6, 2013 Toronto Stock Exchange Delisting Effective November 20, 2013 GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 3, 2014 /CNW/ – New Dawn Mining Corp. (“New Dawn” or the “Company”),…
