Time will tell CPL outcomes
By Tony Cozier From Nation News The combination of a region renowned as much for its passion for cricket as its penchant for revelry, influenced Digicel to locate its Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in the Caribbean. The Irish mobile phone…
Surge in Cayman Islands development reflected in planning law changes
By Stuart Rowe From Walkers Global The process for obtaining planning permission for development of property in the Cayman Islands has been updated as a result of the latest revision of the Development and Planning Law and accompanying regulations (July…
Britain, France say ending Calais migrant crisis is ‘top priority’
AFP From Times of India Britain, France say ending Calais migrant crisis is ‘top priority’ PARIS: Ending the crisis that has seen thousands of attempts by migrants to reach England from Calais in recent weeks is a “top priority”, the…
Strong case for revisiting that EPA
From Barbados Today Close to seven years ago, Caribbean countries entered a new relationship with Europe that promised to deliver significant benefits in support of economic growth and development, building on the achievements of the Lomé Conventions and Cotonou Agreements…
Visiting Curaçao
Visiting Curaçao, the under-the-radar Caribbean island By Lilit Marcus From Conde Nast Traveler Curaçao is known for its gorgeous beaches. But there’s plenty more to do there than just catch rays, including new history-focused museums, a unique food culture, and…
US court revives gangster rap threat case
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a similar case, a California appeals court on Wednesday reinstated criminal charges against a man accused of threatening two sexual assault victims in…
Family says they were booted from JetBlue flight for holding 2-year-old on lap
By Chris Morran From Consumerist A family that purchased a separate seat for their 2-year-old son on a JetBlue flight say they were just trying to comfort the youngster by having him sit on his mom’s lap during takeoff, but…
A Nibble of Prevention – why broccoli is good for us
By Michael Anft Paul Talalay’s research showed why broccoli is good for us. Now, a new center at Johns Hopkins is looking for more foods that could stave off cancer and other diseases. It’s morning in the office beside Paul…
Beaver Dam in a pond
Beaver Dam in a pond off the Dempster Highway, Yukon, Canada From Everything Everywhere ISO 400 Focal Length 14mm Aperture f/22 Exposure Time 1/100 The Dempster Highway is one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated gravel roads. It goes…
I immediately want to be this dog’s best friend
By Chris Smith From BGR Dogs have a well deserved reputation for being man’s best friend. But it turns out that dogs can become friends with more animals than just people, as the following set of photos will demonstrate. Posted…