“Venezuela sanctions should be extended”
The EPP Group is calling on the EU to step up its response in Venezuela. It follows a meeting in the European Parliament between EPP MEPs and Juan Guaidó, who is recognised as the legitimate interim President of the South American country. Calls…
How to go back to school while owning your own business
As an entrepreneur, you probably spend a great deal of your time marketing, advertising and growing your business. It’s not uncommon for company owners to work 60 or more hours a week just to make their dreams possible. Unfortunately, without…
Las Vegas Stratosphere officially becomes The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
LAS VEGAS — The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod celebrated the official transition to the iconic property’s new identity on Wednesday, January 22, 2019, with a party hosted by rock icon, Sammy Hagar. Hagar, along with rock legend, Rick Springfield, gave a toast to the reinvention…
Crestbridge and Willow Street announce fiduciary services US joint venture
A joint venture between international family office services provider Crestbridge and Wyoming-based Willow Street will establish an enhanced proposition for clients. The joint venture, which is driven by client demand, aims to bring together the global expertise of Crestbridge, which…
It is now 100 seconds to midnight
Doomsday Clock Now Closer to Midnight Than Ever in Its History; Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Cite Worsening Nuclear Threat, Lack of Climate Action & Rise of “Cyber-Enabled Disinformation Campaigns” in Moving Clock Hand; Bulletin Joined by The Elders in…
EPP Group backs new rules for green investments
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and the Environment Committee have approved new rules defining what qualifies as sustainable investments in the European Union. EPP Group MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, who is one of the two lead European Parliament…
OECS Music Talk continues in St. Kitts and Nevis
By Sobers Esprit Thursday, January 23, 2020 — Roseau, Dominica — The fourth installment of the OECS Music Talk continues in St. Kitts and Nevis today, Thursday 23 January, from 6:00pm at the UWI Open Campus, The Gardens, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. The…
Kia teases Super Bowl spot for all-new Seltos SUV
In a preview of what’s to come in Kia Motors’ Super Bowl ad for the all-new 2021 Seltos SUV, we see a strong and determined child as he enters a room teeming with journalists. After making his way to the podium…
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Caribbean context
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, January 23, 2019. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018 across Europe and was designed to modernise laws and protect the personal information of individuals and give control to individuals over their personal data. Further,…
Cayman’s second economic pillar comes of age delivering over half million in stayover visitors
The Cayman Islands ended the decade with record-breaking air arrivals, highlighting another year of steady growth in airlift and accommodations. For the calendar year 2019, air arrivals reached 502,739 which represents an 8.6 per cent increase over the same period…