World Orphans Day
From Cheryl Robeson Piggott Founder: World Orphans Day CEO: The Stars Foundation It is my delight to update you and share some exciting news and developments for this year’s World Orphans Day. We have already had a wonderful start with…
For Ganga, inspiration flows from Rhine, once among dirtiest rivers
By Vishwa Mohan, TNN From Times of India Kanpur drain hurdle for clean Ganga, IIT roped inCentre’s claim on Ganga remains unfulfilled: Experts20K crore to clean Ganga‘Tame Sisamau nullah to check Ganga pollution’No sanction to any new dam on Ganga…
Donald Trump’s confrontation with famous Latino journalist Jorge Ramos, explained
By Dara Lind From Vox On Wednesday (Aug 26), Donald Trump had his security detail physically eject Univision anchor Jorge Ramos from a press conference for shouting questions at Trump without being called on. Trump’s people eventually let Ramos back…
Brave souls enter isolation dome to begin simulation of life on Mars
By Liza Hearon From Mashable Six smiling people entered a dome on a barren Hawaiian volcano on Friday afternoon, and it remains to be seen whether they’ll still be smiling after a year of isolation to simulate life on Mars….
Symposium on Caribbean cinema to be held at Film Festival
From Trinidad Express With a growing interest in Caribbean films by moviegoers in the region and the diaspora, as well as academics involved in Caribbean studies across the globe, a group of regional and international scholars will converge in Port…
Cayman Islands: First Ruling On “Fair Value” In The Context Of Cayman Companies Mergers
Article by Mac Imrie, Gemma Newell and Nick Herrod From Maples and Calder The decision of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands in Integra Group sets out important guidance as to how, where a shareholder has dissented to a…
Scouts enjoy trip of a lifetime
Scouts enjoy a trip of a lifetime to Caribbean islands By Leigh Mencarini From Coventry Telegraph Incredible opportunity gives young people insight into island life – “rather than just a holiday in a hotel” It was the trip of a…
Cayman Islands Education Ministry clarifies ‘misunderstandings’ regarding latest schools’ review
Statement by the Ministry of Education on the Baseline Inspection Reports of Government Schools The Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs commissioned baseline school inspections of all government schools as well as a review of the governance model for…
Gadget of the week
L’Oreal is 3D printing its own human skin to test cosmetics By Andrew From engadget The L’Oreal Group hasn’t tested its products on animals worldwide since 2013, instead relying on a predictive model that utilizes a “Reconstructed Human Epidermis” —…
Federal Agent pleads guilty to obstruction and money laundering In Silk Road Case
By John Biggs From Techcrunch U.S. Secret Service special agent Shaun W. Bridges of Laurel, Maryland, pleaded guilty today before the U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg of the Northern District of California to obstruction and money laundering that occurred during…