Harney’s development programme sees admission of Caymanian lawyer to the Bar
Harneys’ litigation team in the Cayman Islands has expanded with the addition of Jaron Leslie, who successfully completed his articles this summer and has secured a place with the firm as an associate. Speaking to Harneys’ Professional Development Programme, Marco…
Lombok earthquake
Lombok earthquake: Destruction and death in Indonesia From BBC Pictures from Indonesia show the extent of the damage after Sunday’s deadly quake. An injured quake victim waits for medical help outside the Moh. Ruslan hospital in Mataram on the Indonesian…
Improving financial literacy
OECS Feature Series highlights St. Kitts and Nevis national advocating for financial security in low income communities Monday, August 6, 2018 — It was in the small village of Newtown in the capital city of Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis,…
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums – Some Reflections on the “Conscience of the Congress”
From Dr. Ron Daniels From IBW I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the Honorable Ronald V. Dellums from the Eighth Congressional District in California. I used to fondly introduce him in that manner because he was…
Lombok quake: Thousands evacuated after dozens die on Indonesia island
From BBC Some 10,000 people have been evacuated on the Indonesian island of Lombok after a powerful 6.9 magnitude quake on Sunday left nearly 100 people dead. Witnesses spoke of chaos and terror, with thousands of buildings damaged, and power…
We’ve come a long way
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio “Winston tastes good like a cigarette should” is a catchy ad line from long ago—a time when society’s views on smoking and stereos were very different. Reader Scott Brinckman sent me this classic ad…
NYPD Terror Chief: 3D guns arm those ‘Bent on Violence’
By Eric Mack From Newsmax Permitting the publication of 3D-printer plans to make guns, even high-capacity, AR-15-like rifles, serves to supply “tools to those who are bent on violence,” which “is just insanity” and “truly unbelievable,” according to NYPD Deputy…
Did the US Supreme Court reinterpret The Wire Act to allow cross-border Internet sports betting?
By Daniel Wallach From Forbes The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Murphy v. NCAA dramatically altered the landscape for sports betting in the United States by declaring that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) is unconstitutional. As a…
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UPDATE: Motor Vehicle Collision this Afternoon on East-West Arterial, 6 August
UPDATE: NOW OPEN Please be advised that due to an accident on the East-West Arterial near Spotts Breeze way, the eastbound portion of the roadway is blocked. There are no serious injuries reported at this time. Motorists heading east are…