Royal Caribbean reaches deal on USD 700 Mn loan
From World Maritime News Miami-based cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has entered into a USD 700 million loan agreement to finance a part of the Silversea Cruises acquisition deal. The company informed that the proceeds from the 364-day unsecured term loan agreement,…
Recipe of the week
Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio By Sheela Fiorenzo From The Kitchn There are certain dishes that just aren’t worth messing with — and spaghetti aglio e olio is one of them. As with all of the best Italian recipes, this…
St. Maarten: TEATT Ministry commends the Caribbean Cinemas on Megaplex 7 reopening
From Government of Sint Maarten Economic Affairs Minister Stuart Johnson has lauded the grand reopening of the Caribbean Cinemas Megaplex 7 in St. Maarten a “much needed economic activity generator for our economy.” In a press release issued Wednesday, July…
Cayman Islands: Leah Robinson to take part in Envision’s Global Young Leader’s Conference
This summer, Leah Robinson from George Town will join outstanding John Gray High school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, Global Young Leader’s Conference , Washington DC. Business Innovation…
The Caribbean celebrates the Fire Festival in Santiago de Cuba
From teleSUR The festival celebrates the unity of the Caribbean peoples, their origins and history. The Fire Festival is going on in Santiago de Cuba, considered “the most Caribbean city” in the island, aimed to celebrate the Caribbean people, its…
Bond market signals boom times will end soon
From Newsmax It’s abundantly clear that Americans as a whole are experiencing the best economy since the Great Recession. U.S. employers are adding so many workers that more people are growing encouraged to enter the labor force. Wage growth is…
The What, Why and How of sales performance analysis
Analysing a business’ sales data is perhaps one of the most important sales functions for any organization, yet it is also one of the most undervalues ones. However, it can significantly help in keeping your company stay on the right…
Bankers quit Goldman, Citigroup for Biotech riches in Hong Kong
From Newsmax Investment bankers in Hong Kong are catching biotech fever. At least seven senior bankers and analysts from top-tier securities firms have quit to join biotechnology companies in the city since December, responding to the industry’s growing demand for…
Trademarks v. artistic freedom
Trademarks versus artistic freedom of expression: milestone referral for preliminary ruling By Olivier Vrins, Jeroen Muyldermans Contributed by ALTIUS Intellectual Property Belgium From ILO In a high-profile trademark infringement case involving Moët Hennessey Champagne Services (MHCS) – owner of the…
Sean Sutherland’s piano recital
By Georgina Wilcox Last Saturday I was present with other invited guests at the magnificent home of Professor John-Paul Clarke in Beach Bay for a piano recital given by Caribbean born pianist , Sean Sutherland who is on tour. To…