Venezuela expelled from Mercosur
From Caribbean News Now BRASÍLIA, Brazil — South American sub-regional economic bloc Mercosur on Friday expelled Venezuela, effective immediately, for violating the grouping’s democratic principles and trade bylaws. It will now be required to renegotiate its membership if it wishes…
Caribbean expansion for island based SMP
From iom Today SMP Partners Group has completed the acquisition of Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) trust and fund administration business in the Bahamas, expanding its operations into the Caribbean. It will operate from offices in Lyford Cay, with Stephen…
Hon. Edmund Bartlett wins World Travel Award
From South Florida Caribbean News Minister Bartlett Receives World Travel Award for Outstanding Services to Travel KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett received the distinctive award of World’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Travel, at…
Australia: George Christensen backs $1bn federal loan for Adani railway line
By Gareth Hutchens From The Guardian UK But an analyst warns that it is not clear which part of the sprawling Indian conglomerate would receive the money The conservative backbencher George Christensen has backed the idea of the controversial mining…
Brexit: potential effects on economic crime
Authors: Kathleen Harris, Stuart Baker, Michael J Atkinson Contributed by Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP From ILO Introduction Legislation Economic uncertainty Relationship with EU law enforcement bodies Introduction The June 23 2016 decision by British voters to leave the European…
Nigeria: Judicial arrests in anti-corruption investigation rock legal community
By Babajide Oladipo Ogundipe Contributed by Sofunde Osakwe Ogundipe & Belgore From ILO In the early hours of October 9, Nigerian judges woke to learn that a number of their colleagues, from the Supreme Court to the High Court, had…
Destinations of the week
Caribbean Journal’s 10 Under-the-Radar Places to Retire in the Caribbean Best Places to Retire in the Caribbean [Cayman Brac makes the list] From Caribbean Journal When it comes to planning your dream Caribbean retirement, not all Caribbean islands are the…
A.M. BestTV: New risks include driverless cars, drones, active shooters, says Endurance Global Risks Solutions CEO
In this A.M.BestTV episode, Michael Chang, chief executive officer, Endurance Global Risk Solutions (Endurance), said risk coverage opportunities are emerging in real estate, including covering larger retail centers against violence. Click onhttp://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=chang1216 to view the entire program. Chang explains the…
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Digicel to host ‘I Am Bolt’ premieres across the Caribbean
Communications and entertainment provider Digicel is giving thousands of its customers across the region the opportunity to attend the official Caribbean premieres of the I Am Bolt movie. Youth athletes from local track clubs, Digicel Grand Prix finalists, creative arts…
Here’s the anti-drone gun of your Rambo fantasies
BY ARIEL BOGLE AUSTRALIA From Mashable The Australian-listed company DroneShield has given the internet a closer look at its new portable anti-drone gun or “tactical drone jammer.” If you want to look like a real “Dude” as you knock pesky…
