Abraaj founder Naqvi faces UAE court ruling over bounced cheque
From The National Sharjah judge is scheduled on Thursday to rule whether Mr Naqvi and colleague Muhammad Rafique Lakhani issued cheque without necessary funds A public prosecutor in the UAE has accepted a criminal complaint against Abraaj Group’s founder Arif…
Cayman Islands HIV Testing Week
The Health Services Authority, the Cayman AIDS Foundation, and the Cayman Islands Red Cross will once again join forces in coordinating activities to mark HIV Testing week which will be observed in the Cayman Islands from June 25 -30. This…
UPDATE 1-Co-CEOs of Abraaj investment management business resign from board
By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Davide Barbuscia From Reuters DUBAI/ISTANBUL, June 25 (Reuters) – The co-chief executives of Abraaj Investment Management Ltd (AIML) are stepping down from the board of the unit, days after the Dubai-based firm agreed to sell…
Guernsey sponsors green investment fund certification
By Timothy Conley From FDI The UK Channel Island of Guernsey has announced the launch of a new green investment accreditation system to promote environmental innovation. Timothy Conley reports. The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has released a set of rules…
Drink recipe of the week
Purple Haze – the fun vodka drink BY COLLEEN GRAHAM From The Spruce Eats The purple haze is a fun and popular mixed drink. It’s an easy one to mix up and there are many recipes for you to try….
Kitchen Cabinets – should we reface, replace or paint?
Often sprawling from wall to wall, kitchen cabinets are not only practical accessories but also helps spruce up kitchen space. Since you stare at and use these furnishings every day when you reach for kitchen appliances, pantry items, cutlery, etc.,…
OECS Education Support Project (OESP) status update meeting – support to implementation of the Regional Education Strategy Project
From OECS Wednesday, June 27, 2018 — OECS Education Support Project (OESP) Status Update meeting “Support to Implementation of the Regional Education Strategy Project” is being held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines from June 26 to 27, 2018. WHAT…
US Justice Dept. signs off on Disney’s $71B Fox deal
By: Jason Aycock From Seeking Alpha The Justice Dept. made its sign-off official on Disney’s $71.3B acquisition of media assets from Twenty-First Century Fox. That comes via a civil antitrust suit filed by the DOJ’s antitrust division today, along with…
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Health Canada to propose post-market amendments to Medical Devices Regulation
By Brandon Heard, Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh From ILO On April 10 2018 Health Canada issued a notice of intent to “propose regulatory changes to strengthen the post-market surveillance and risk management of medical devices in Canada”. The intended amendments are…
Health: Nuclear Technology being used to treat diseases in the Caribbean
From OECS Wednesday, June 27, 2018 — The € 8,9 million Guadeloupe Center of Molecular Imaging (CIMGUA) officially opened on the 18th of June. This is the first medical center enabling the screening and treatment of diseases such as cancer,…
