Cayman: Ministry provides Financial Services Industry with Outlook for 2020
The Ministry of Financial Services updated over 400 industry practitioners in the Cayman Islands on the latest developments within financial services on Friday, 10 January at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The event is held quarterly and is an opportunity for…
US: Michael Flynn files to withdraw Guilty Plea for lying to FBI
Former Trump administration National Security Adviser Michael Flynn filed court papers Tuesday to withdraw his guilty plea, saying federal prosecutors had acted in “bad faith” and broken their end of the bargain when they sought prison time for him. The…
The all-new SEAT Leon brings greater presence to the compact segment
The vehicle adds boldness, elegance and sportiness to the brand’s bestseller with a strong design evolution The all-new SEAT Leon’s rear design generates the appearance of speed to enhance the vehicle’s dynamic personality Martorell, 14 January 2020 The all-new SEAT Leon…
Business of Carnival
The Business of Carnival™ YouTube Series Announces Season 3 Launch! By Carla Parris LLB, LLM Entertainment & Sports Attorney at Law OECS continues partnership with Entertainment and Sports Lawyer Carla Parris to demystify the legal and business aspects of carnival…
New Zealand Scholarships for Caribbean Citizens! Apply from 1st Feb 2020
FROM: New Zealand High Commission Bridgetown / OECS Commission Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — The New Zealand High Commission in Bridgetown is promoting the upcoming round of applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships. Scholarships are available to eligible Caribbean citizens. Applications open on…
SEAT named Company of the Year at CES 2020
AUTO BILD and COMPUTER BILD singled out the brand’s sustainable and future-oriented projects The Connected Car Award was presented at the CES 2020 in Las Vegas SEAT’s sustainability concept sets standards in industry and trends for urban mobility of tomorrow …
A Green Deal to help, not force, Europeans reach carbon neutrality
The European Parliament approved the Green Deal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, with the EPP Group insisting it should not force, but help Europeans to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The deal involves developing cleaner, greener ways to run…
Why we need to start thinking of hearing loss as a cognitive issue
Science is showing that hearing loss isn’t just simply due to the wear and tear of our ears, but also our brains. As reiterated in the New York Times recently, hearing loss is thought by many to be the largest risk factor…
Cayman: HSM Interns gaining valuable work experiences
68 Fort Street, Grand Cayman (Wednesday, 15 January 2020): The HSM Group is proud to once again offer a legal internship for the 2019/20 academic year in partnership with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). Eleven interns have been…
Cholera in Haiti: Gone but not forgotten
By Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director, Pan American Health Organization Washington D.C. 12 January 2020 (PAHO/WHO) – The cholera outbreak that began in Haiti in October 2010 caused some 820,000 cases and killed 9,792 people. Thanks to the hard work of…