Promising prospects for CARICOM Customs harmonisation process

[St John’s, Antigua – February 27, 2015] Representatives from CARICOM Member States have, from 23 to 27 of February, further developed the guidelines for improvements in customs procedures across the Caribbean region, ultimately aiming to boost the region’s competitiveness and…

Local author Charles Blockson examines BET’s historical miniseries ‘The Book of Negroes’

By Arlene Edmonds 21st Century Media News Service From Montgomery Media Philadelphia: Historian, bibliophile and author Charles Blockson has his own take on the forthcoming BET miniseries “The Book of Negroes.” His most recent book. “The President’s House Revisited behind…

Brooklyn actor receives Black History Month award

By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Brooklyn Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, deputy leader and chair of the City Council’s Housing and Buildings Committee, has presented a New York City Council Proclamation to Brooklyn actor and activist Wendell Pierce…

Contempt motion filed by Cayman Islands Funds on developer

By Greg Andrews From IBJ “Reeling developer dumps ‘worthless information’ on court” Indianapolis developer Harold Garrison, already facing criminal and civil investigations, now finds himself in even more trouble after being accused of stonewalling attorneys seeking documents in his personal…

Strong uptake in private placement as Jersey funds industry reaches seven year high

From Jersey Finance A strong performance in Jersey’s funds sector in 2014 has seen the value of fund assets administered in the jurisdiction increase by almost one fifth year-on-year to reach the highest level in seven years. The latest figures…

Ex-AG Bowers: Religious freedom bills are ‘ill-conceived’ and ‘mean-spirited’

By R. Robin McDonald, From Daily Report Gay rights groups on Wednesday introduced former Attorney General Mike Bowers as a new and unlikely ally in their fight to stop passage of legislation they say will use religion as an excuse…

Recipe of the week

Oatmeal pancakes with pears and pecans By Sydney Oland From Serious Eats To me, oatmeal is a weekday meal. Something that’s quick and filling, but not a dish I would lovingly savor with a pot of coffee and the Sunday…

Richard Branson welcomes another grandchild

Richard Branson welcomes another grandchild, as son Sam and wife gives birth to a baby girl Posted by Omon Itoya From ETL News Blog He only became a grandfather for the first time less than two months ago. But Sir…

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Busy police weekend in Cayman Islands – 19 arrests/ GT man badly injured in boat fire

From RCIPS Sun Mar 1 2015 at 3:04pm Man injured in boat fire On Saturday, 28th February 2015 at about 8:40 am, a 46-year-old male resident of George Town was doing repairs on a 40-foot pontoon boat at the Reef…