Amazon, robots and the near-future rise of the automated warehouse
By Nick Heath From TechRepublic How warehouse roles carried out by large numbers of Amazon’s 220,000 staff are expected to be automated in the coming years. While Amazon employs more than 220,00 people and is growing fast, it is also…
Olwomen story of the week
Romance Yourself For Valentine’s Day Submitted By Jenny Smith From Olwomen Some holidays are very distinct for specific cultures, but Valentine’s Day is observed by many countries around the world. Over 30 of them celebrate on February 14 but some…
Caribbean has done ‘exceptionally well’ Wilchcombe tells CHTA Marketplace 2016
From Bahama Islands Info NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Caribbean Hotel Tourism Association Marketplace 2016 opened Thursday to the pulsating and rhythmic sounds of Junkanoo, renditions by the world-famous Royal Bahamas Police Force Band and a nudging from the Rt….
CCLI appoints Malcolm Hawker as President and CEO
January 21, 2016, VANCOUVER, WA, USA – CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc.) announced the appointment of Malcolm Hawker, an executive of the company since 2006, as President/CEO effective January 1, 2016. Howard Rachinski remains an integral part of the…
US D.C. Circuit deals blow to big tobacco
By C. Ryan Barber, From The National Law Journal Decision lifts injunction on the FDA’s use of Committee’s Menthol Report Almost two years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ability to use a controversial report on menthol cigarettes nearly disappeared…
Private Equity and Hedge Funds saw global AUM hit $7.4 trillion
By Jillian Yue From China Money Network The global alternative assets fund managers hold a record US$7.4 trillion in combined assets under management (AUM) in 2015, up from US$6.9 billion in the prior year, according to a new report issued…
Bahamian banks in correspondent hit
By NEIL HARTNELLFrom Tribune 242 Bahamian financial institutions are facing “heightened due diligence” from their correspondent banks, with some revealing this has negatively impacted their operations in areas such as remittance services. Abhilash Bhachech, the Central Bank’s inspector of banks…
Treatment of ex-mormons and gays spurs complaint against BYU
By Karen Sloan, From The National Law Journal Brigham Young University has been hit with a complaint claiming that the law school’s expulsion of ex-Mormons violates the American Bar Association’s nondiscrimination rules. A group of university alumni called FreeBYU filed the…
Cayman Islands says Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen destroyed coral reef with his 95-metre superyacht
By Aileen Donnelly From National Post Microsoft billionaire and philanthropist Paul Allen is shirking blame for the destruction of almost 1,300 square metres of coral reef, which the Cayman Islands says was caused by his 95-metre superyacht. The Cayman Islands’…
Cayman Islands attends CTM
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 22 January 2016 The Cayman Islands Minister of Tourism the Hon. Moses Kirkconnell, Chief Officer Ministry of Tourism, Stran Bodden, and the Cayman Islands Director of Tourism, Rosa Harris, along with Deputy Director of Tourism, Oneisha…
