Tobacco companies’ appeal of settlement changes is tossed
By Lizzy McLellan, From The Legal Intelligencer The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a lower court’s ruling that modified a partial settlement agreement between several states and tobacco companies in a way that saved Pennsylvania about $126…
Bahamas PM expects ‘major move’ soon on bankrupt megaresort
By Royston Jones Jr. Nassau Guardian Staff Reporter From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie said he expects a “major move” on Baha Mar that could see the troubled megaresort completed “early in the new year”….
Raul Castro prepares Cuba for tough year despite US opening
By Michael Weissenstein Associated Press From The Olympian Havana – President Raul Castro warned Cubans on Tuesday to prepare for tough economic conditions in 2016 despite warmer relations with the United States. Castro said that while tourism is booming, low oil prices have damaged…
UPDATED: Cayman Islands: Serious MVA – Road Closure along WB Road, Vicinity of Peppers Restaurant
UPDATE: From RCIPS Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 8:18 AM The West Bay Road is now fully cleared. The injured male pedestrian is still admitted to the George Town Hospital with condition described as serious but not critical. The accident is…
CUC statement on CORE programme
The available capacity for the Consumer-Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) Generation Programme is near to being fully subscribed. As a result, Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) are currently reviewing the programme to determine if there…
Marriott Grand Cayman Beach Resort sold to affiliates of London & Regional
BY GULLI ARNASON From Financial News UK Representatives of North America-based luxury hospitality real estate development firm Gencom announced that its affiliates in partnership with Private Equity Group (PEG) have sold the 295-room Marriott Grand Cayman Beach Resort to affiliates…
Jamaican woman convicted in Cayman Islands’ permanent residency scam
From Jamaica Observer A Jamaican woman has been convicted in the Cayman Islands for her part in a permanent residency scam which involved two other women. Marcia Hamilton was convicted on six counts of obtaining property by deception, when she…
MIAMI: Evander Holyfield delivers trailer of christmas cheer on Christmas Eve
From Caribbean National Weekly Boxing legend Evander Holyfield brought a little holiday cheer for local children on Christmas eve, hosting a special toy Drive in partnership with the Miami Dade police, and local Lucky Street Boxing Gym owner Kris Lawrence….
Johnny Depp tops list of overpaid actors
From Dunya News TV Depp’s films only returned 1.20 dollars (USD) for every one dollar he was paid on them. NEW YORK (Reuters) – It s certainly not the list that any actor wants to top but this year s most overpaid…
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Inappropriate behavior from Cayman Islands Dive Operator says Diver on ScubaBoard website
Posted on Scubaboard.com By Diver Rob1 December 26th, 2015, 06:17 PM Recently, while surfing Facebook I came across the Save Cayman’s Reef page. This is the page advocating diver restriction on some of Caymans more popular reef sites. In one of…
