UK: London’s new electric taxis scuppered by faulty sensor
By Nick Summers From engadget London’s new electric taxis have been delayed. The “TX” cabs developed by LEVC were supposed to arrive in the capital late last year. But there’s a problem with the system that tracks time and distance…
Rights groups concerned as Saudi billionaire Alwaleed in harsh prison
By Bill Hoffmann From Newsmax Human rights organizations are raising serious concerns about the treatment of Saudi Arabia’s most famous billionaire, Alwaleed bin Talal, who was whisked recently to a high-security prison. Alwaleed has refused to cough up $6 billion…
CIBC eyes FirstCaribbean valuation around $1.4 billion: sources
By Matt Scuffham and John Tilak From Street Insider TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(NYSE: CM) is targeting a valuation of 10 times earnings for the potential listing of its FirstCaribbean business in New York, which would give…
Breastfeeding halves diabetes risk in women
From Siasat Daily Washington: Women who breastfeed their newborns for six months or longer significantly reduce their risk of developing diabetes by half as they get older, finds a recent study. The findings indicated that women who breastfed for six…
Cartoon of the Week
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
HBO’s REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER returns for its 16th on January 19t
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER kicks off its 16th season this Friday, January 19th at 23hrs AST*, exclusively on HBO. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and…
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Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons to represent Caribbean region in Milan
Caribbean, Wednesday, January 17, 2018:Trinidadian soca power couple, Ian “Bunji Garlin” Alvarez and Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez, are to this month make history as they represent the entire Caribbean region at the launch of the Campari Red Diaries in Milan, Italy. Campari…
Incredible places to visit
The most incredible places to visit in 2018 By Rosie Perper From Business Insider Chandigarh, India Children play on the swings at the Rock Garden on March 26, 2010 in Chandigarh, India.Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Northern India’s Chandigarh is a well-kept…
Snow bomb hits UK
Snow bomb hits UK as temperatures plunge to -7C By Zoe Drewett From Metro UK Parts of the country have woken up to a thick layer of snow as plunging temperatures threaten more ice across the UK. Severe weather warnings…
Address of Stephen Watler President of the Caymanian Bar Association Cayman Islands Grand Court Opening 17 January 2018
Salutations My Lord Chief Justice, Honourable Judges of the Grand Court, Honourable Chief Magistrate, Honourable Magistrates, Honourable Attorney General, Madam Deputy of Public Prosecutions, Madam Acting Solicitor General, my colleagues at the Bar, our Special and Distinguished Guests, Ladies and…
