iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Channel Island credit ratings downgraded by S&F From BL UK The credit ratings of both Jersey and Guernsey have been downgraded from AA+ to AA by Standard & Poor’s. The downgrade comes after a recalibration exercise by S&P and is…
The Editor Speaks: Our not so speedy Internet
There has been a lot of talk about the biggest con our Internet providers have been getting away with – its SPEED. Complaints have been pouring into the appropriate regulating authority that watches over our Internet – Information Communications and…
Cayman Islands airports unveils new ‘Calypso’ mascot
CIAA Mascot Makes Big Debut on Valentine’s Day Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (16 February 2016) Travelers lined up at the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) to meet the Cayman Islands Airports Authority’s (CIAA) mascot who made his big debut just…
Watching Coral in Little Cayman — and what It means for Caribbean reefs
From Caribbean Journal When sea temperatures rise, so-called coral bleaching can occur — that is, when corals turn pale or even white, threatening their existence. But a new project in Little Cayman in the Cayman Islands sought to explore how…
[Spanish] City tries to honor employee, learns he hasn’t shown up to work in 6 years
By Chris Smith From BGR Feeling guilty for procrastinating at work again? Well, you really shouldn’t! At least you’re at work, which is more than 69-year-old Spanish civil servant Joaquin Garcia can say for up to 14 years of his career. Authorities…
Watching coral in Little Cayman — and what it means for Caribbean reefs
From Caribbean Journal When sea temperatures rise, so-called coral bleaching can occur — that is, when corals turn pale or even white, threatening their existence. But a new project in Little Cayman in the Cayman Islands sought to explore how…
Treasure Beach Jamaica receives $48 Million for makeover
From South Florida Caribbean News Treasure Beach Receives $48 Million to Support Community Tourism Projects St. Elizabeth, Jamaica – The area of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth has been earmarked as a pilot project in the drive to further develop community…
Commission and remuneration for insurance agents and intermediaries: poised for change
By Celia Jenkins Contributed by Tuli & Co From International Law Office Overview Historically, the insurance statutory and regulatory framework has strictly restricted the amount of commission or remuneration that could be paid to insurance agents and insurance intermediaries (eg, insurance brokers,…
Key Group Holdings Cayman Ltd Decreases Stake in Eqt Corp
Key Group Holdings Cayman Ltd Decreased Stake in Eqt Corp (NYSE:EQT) by $17.19 Million as Shares Declined BY JASON FELD IN HEDGE FUND NEWS · From Wall Street. Org Key Group Holdings Cayman Ltd decreased its stake in Eqt Corp…
American charged with defrauding Caribbean immigrants
From Carib News The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) says an American had been arrested and charged with defrauding Caribbean and other immigrants. The DOJ said Helaman Hansen, 63, was arrested after a US federal grand jury returned a…
