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Scientists defy gravity with ‘perpetual’ water pump By Steve Dent from engadget Scientists have figured out how to pump water upwards in a thick tube using a combination of surface tension and water-repellent materials. Before you get your hopes up,…
Caribbean Rail Transport: Not lost and not forgotten
By: ACS Last train to San Fernando Last train to San Fernando And if you miss this one You’ll never get another one Is the last train to San Fernando (The Mighty Spitfire, 1940s) Just south of the Greater Caribbean…
Big US firms hold $2.1 trillion overseas to avoid taxes: study
From Newsmax The 500 largest American companies hold more than $2.1 trillion in accumulated profits offshore to avoid U.S. taxes and would collectively owe an estimated $620 billion in U.S. taxes if they repatriated the funds, according to a study…
A missing ship with no signs of survivors
By Lizette Alvarez, Richard Pérez-Peña and Frances Robles The Search for El Faro From New York Times MIAMI — By the time the cargo ship El Faro pulled out of the busy port in Jacksonville, Fla., last Tuesday ready to…
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Royal Caribbean Announces First TV Channel At Sea Dedicated To Autism Programming
MIAMI/PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean International will be the first in the hospitality industry to offer complimentary on-demand access to exclusive content from The Autism Channel onboard most of its ships. Starting in late October 2015, this new offering enhances the…
Clarion call for collective action amongst Caribbean International Financial Services sector
From Caribbean Export Development Agency The future of financial institutions in the Caribbean is under serious threat if no pro-active collective action is taken now. Regulatory changes within recent times have made it increasingly difficult with an ever increasing demand…
Thrillseekers pay £48,000 for a ticket on board the world’s fastest private jet to experience the Caribbean’s top ‘rollercoaster’ runways
By Katie Amey For Mailonline Jet booking company, PrivateFly, has launched its ultimate flight itinerary Aviation enthusiasts will see the Caribbean’s iconic airport approaches The 7-day trip leaves from London aboard the coveted Gulfstream G650 They’re the Caribbean’s ‘rollercoaster’ runways…
HBO Presents Amy Schumer: Live At The Apollo
Emmy® award winning comedienne, Amy Schumer, stars in her first HBO stand-up special October 17th in the Caribbean Miami, FL – October 6th, 2015 – HBO Latin America (@HBOLAT) presents Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo on October 17th at…
The Importance of Stability in the Evolving Hedge Fund Administration Market
By Stephen Lewis, Maples Fund Services In the wake of a number of recent acquisitions in the hedge fund administration market, including Citigroup’s decision to sell its Alternative Investment Services unit to SS&C Technologies, there has been a general sense…
Dominica hails UK leader’s aid package to Caribbean as “Godsend”
From CARIBBEAN360 ROSEAU, Dominica, Friday October 2, 2015 – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the multi-million-dollar aid package British Prime Minister Dave Cameron has announced for the Caribbean is a godsend for his country and the rest of the…
