Study: Losing sense of smell puts health at risk
From Newsmax Could you imagine not being able to smell bacon frying, or freshly cut grass, or the presence of smoke? People who lose their sense of smell face difficulties that can affect their daily lives and put their health…
New Study: Meat increases risk of premature death
From Newsmax After a weekend of football-shaped pigs-in-a-blanket, you probably don’t want to hear that the latest study on red and processed meat found that these foods boost your risk of heart and blood vessel disease. The study also found…
Porsche Ventures invests in software start-up Nitrobox
Hamburg-based company concludes financing round in the single-digit million range Stuttgart/Hamburg. The software start-up Nitrobox GmbH has concluded a financing round in the single-digit million euro range: The “NeueCapital Partners” fund from Silicon Valley and Porsche Ventures, the venture capital unit…
The Nevis Tourism Authority has a new CEO
From Maria Fowell Tourism Specialist, Economic Development Policy Unit, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS Article Courtesy Caribbean Journal Tuesday, February 4, 2020 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States extends heartiest congratulations to the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nevis…
Cayman: Truman Bodden Law School publishes new book
Truman Bodden Law School’s Academic Press has recently published the third edition of Equity & Trusts, a textbook explaining the English law of trusts. Written by Law School Deputy Director Scott Atkins, this is the third edition of his work, which…
IMF Georgieva Lunar New Year Coronavirus
China is facing economic challenges due to the outbreak of coronavirus, but International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva issued a statement of support Thursday. IMF Executive Director for China Jin Zhongxia met Georgieva on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, but the two…
Cayman Islands Fire Service celebrates new recruits
A busy week for the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) ended on a celebratory note as 21 new recruits were formally welcomed to the team as fully-fledged fire fighters. A graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 31st January 2020 and…
Colours Cayman: Letter to the Premier detailing our analysis of the impacts of minorities and Human Rights by the proposed Constitutional reform
To: Hon Premier Alden McLaughlin, Colours Cayman is disappointed that you did not find the time to discuss our concerns regarding the detrimental impact on minorities and human rights that will inevitably be caused by the proposed constitutional reform. Allow…
Colours Cayman: Constitutional Reforms – How do the Government and Opposition Leader propose that we secure our constitutional rights and freedoms? – Open letter to H.E. The Governor
Open Letter to the Governor, Issued by Colours Cayman, 3 February 2020 GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, 3 February 2020: “Your Excellency, “As you are very well aware the UK is a parliamentary democracy. In contrast, the Cayman Islands is a…
Tails wagging dogs
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio It’s sometimes good to take a step back and widen our views because it’s easy to get mired in the classic tail wagging the dog syndrome. Take for example our systems and how we…