New York Post highlights Cayman Islands in ” Caribbean getaway”
By Cristina Slattery From New York Post “The Caribbean getaway perfect for both kids and parents” A family Caribbean vacation can feel as if you’re anywhere at all thanks to ubiquitous resorts with blasting pool music, gaudy playground colors and an…
The Editor speaks: The premier is upbeat
Cayman Islands premier, Alden McLaughlin, was very upbeat in his New Year’s message. With an upcoming election coming up very fast he needed to make a statement on how good things have become in the Cayman Islands since he and…
Cayman Islands: PFL/GPFL Playoffs: Third Round Preview
CUC Primary League Football playoffs resume this Saturday After a few weeks of deserved rest for players and coaches, the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (PFL) playoffs resume this Saturday, January 7 with…
Peter Binose: Julian Bodge and his merry band of bodgers
By Peter Binose Before we start on this story I would like to say I hold no grudge against Julian. There are a few things I would like to ask. One being how he got to head a ministry of…
Lonely Planet highlights “Grand Cayman Nautilus Undersea Tour”
From Lonely Planet Cruises, sailing & water tours in Bar TOUR DESCRIPTION PROVIDED BY VIATOR Journey in a large, luxurious semi-submarine to get an up close look at the incredible world under the sea while a guide well-versed in marine life…
Jamaica: Pastor caught In ‘Compromising Position’ with 15-y-o
From Caribbean News Service ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica, Jan 01 2017 – Police say a Moravian pastor based in Manchester, alleged to have had sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl on Wednesday night is likely to be charged with “having sex with…
Gadget of the week
China completes first human trial with CRISPR-edited genes By Timothy J. Seppala from engadget There’s still a ton of research and testing to do before this cancer treatment goes mainstream, though. As predicted, it happened: On October 28th, Chinese oncologists…
Other small islands face debt struggles too
By Raymond Hainey From The Royal Gazette The UK Crown Dependency of Jersey is facing a massive deficit dubbed “the black hole”. The small self-governing territory off the coast of France faces a budget shortfall of more than $178 million…
Global expansion for Collas Crill as it finalises BVI merger
Offshore law firm Collas Crill has finalised its merger with BVI firm Farara Kerins, extending the client offering of both firms. Run by a dedicated and professional management team from Collas Crill, the official announcement sees the firm expand on…
Citizenship-by-Investment practice in Caribbean nations coming under scrutiny
By Tracy From Atlanta Black Star The controversial practice in some Caribbean nations of “Citizenship by Investment” was in the global spotlight Sunday as CBS’ “60 Minutes” put the focus on what it called simply: “Passports for Sale.” Steve Kroft,…