US Justices reject Alabama’s refusal to recognize lesbian woman’s adoption
By Marcia Coyle, From The National Law Journal The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed an Alabama Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a lesbian’s nearly decade-old adoption in Georgia of her former partner’s three children. “A state may not disregard the…
Christie, student loans and lessons from Trump University
By Steven J. Harper, The Am Law Daily From The American Lawyer Chris Christie may have gotten more attention for his facial expression during Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday victory speech than at any point in his own campaign. Perhaps the governor…
CCJ judge says criminal justice ‘broken’ in most C’bean countries
From The New York CaribNews A judge with the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) says he believes that the criminal justice system in most, if not all Caribbean countries, is “broken”. Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee…
Shipwrecks, tree rings reveal Caribbean hurricanes
By Mari N. Jensen From The University of Arizona A UA researcher and her colleagues found a lull in Caribbean hurricanes during the Golden Age of Piracy corresponds to a low in sunspot activity. Records of Spanish shipwrecks combined with tree-ring…
UK: Caribbean holiday from hell cruise ship couple label compensation offer “an insult”
By Andy Richardson From Birmingham Mail Stephen Gray and partner Christine Gould are battling for compensation with Thomson Cruises after being left on drip following Caribbean cruise A couple from Rubery whose luxury £6,500 dream holiday was ruined by a…
CONCACAF appoints Brian Hall as Director of Refereeing
Department restructure aimed at improving operations and strengthening referee performance on the field Miami (Monday, March 7, 2016) — The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced today the appointment of Brian Hall as Director of…
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Official draw confirmed for the CONCACAF Futsal Championship Costa Rica 2016
Draw to take place March 16 in San Jose Miami (Tuesday, March 8, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed today the programming for the official draw for the CONCACAF Futsal Championship Costa…
Earl and Countess of Wessex in Grand Cayman
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Edward The Earl of Wessex and Sophie Countess of Wessex met students and community members involved in the local branch of the Duke of Edinburgh awards this afternoon (Monday, 7 March 2016). The Earl, a Trustee…
Fisher Wright is Cayman Islands Government Employee of the Month
Fisher is most helpful, courteous and willing. Fisher Wright is the Cayman Islands Government Employee of the Month for December 2015. Mr. Wright, affectionately known as Fisher Porter, is being awarded for being Most Helpful, Courteous and Willing when executing…
Apple case thrusts little known judge into spotlight
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — The legal showdown between the FBI and Apple Inc. over an encrypted iPhone isn’t the first thing to come crashing unexpectedly into the life of U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym of…
