Three further bans for Libor manipulation
By Kathleen Harris, Stuart Baker, Michael J Atkinson, James McSweeney Contributed by Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP From International Law Office On March 2 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it had prohibited Mr Michael Curtler, a former trader at Deutsche Bank, from…
Caribbean territories have been neglected in PhD Education says Associate Provost at the University of the Virgin Islands
By Lorna Smithen- Bussue From Nevis Pages Charlestown (June 30, 2016) Premier of Nevis and Minister of Education, Hon. Vance Amory said “The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is seeking to be a pioneer institution in creating this new approach…
Gadget of the week
Samsung app helps Alzheimer’s patients remember their families By Jon Fingas From engadget If you’ve seen Still Alice, you know how important a smartphone can be for an Alzheimer’s patient — it helps jog memories that might otherwise be lost….
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Cricket: Imad Wasim refuses to wear beer logo on CPL shirt
From Tribune Express Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim, who is currently participating in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for the Jamaica Tallawahs, adorned the jersey of his team with the main alcohol sponsor logo hidden. Imad joins the likes of South…
Caribbean island’s last two rare frogs are reunited
By Jessica Aldred From The Guardian UK Male and female mountain chicken frogs that were sole survivors of deadly disease are hoped to begin breeding on Montserrat for the first time since 2009 The last two remaining wild mountain chicken…
Starwood promotes Grand Cayman
The Starwood Caribbean website – spg – Starwood Preferred Guests – resorts has featured the Cayman Islands on their website. Fun In The Sun – Outdoor Adventures In Grand Cayman BY STARWOOD CARIBBEAN Outdoor Adventures In Grand Cayman Grand Cayman…
IIC finances expansion of Kingston container terminal in Jamaica
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), acting on behalf of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, has signed a US$265 million financing package with Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited. The project will optimize and expand…
Disney’s ‘The BFG’ proves Steven Spielberg isn’t always a great investment
By Steven Mallas From Seeking Alpha Summary Disney had high hopes when it agreed to distribute Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG,” but the movie seems to be a failure at this point. Estimates at the time of this writing are for…
ECLAC wants continued development assistance to middle-income countries in the Caribbean
From Antigua Observer SANTIAGO, Chile, Jul. 3, CMC – The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Alicia Bárcena, says middle-income countries in the region should continue receiving official development assistance (ODA) to be…
