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Wire transfer fraudulent e-mails: Cayman Islands accounts hacked police warn
From RCIPS Mon, Jul 28, 2014
Cayman residents and businesses are having their e-mail accounts hacked, in particular Gmail and Candw.ky (which is hosted by Gmail) accounts.
If you normally conduct your banking by email and send wire instructions to your bank by way of e-mail, please be extra vigilant.
Bank customers should follow up with their banks to confirm that they have received the correct wire instructions.
Likewise, businesses and vendors/suppliers should confirm by telephone that wire instructions are legitimate. If you believe that you have fallen victim to this type of crime please contact the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit at 949-8797.
Suspect in Cayman murder case discharged
David Tamasa, on Monday (28), was discharged on an indictment for the murder of Robert Mackford Bush in September 2011 by Cayman Islands Grand Court Justice Alexander Henderson.
Marlon Dillon had informed the court that Tamasa told him he had supplied ammunition to Brian Borden.
Borden was alleged by the Crown to be one of two men who fatally shot Mr. Bush in West Bay.
However, the judge said there was no evidence that Tamasa knew of any intention to kill anyone when he handed over the ammunition and ordered the acquittal.
Plane crash-lands on US beach, killing father
Agence France-Presse From Inqurer.net
MIAMI – A small plane crash-landed on a beach in the US state of Florida Sunday, killing a father and critically injuring his young daughter, authorities said Sunday.
The mid-afternoon incident in Venice involved a 1972 Piper Cherokee aircraft and neither the pilot nor his passenger was hurt, Wendy Rose of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The deceased father was walking along the Gulf Coast beach with his daughter when the plane crash-landed, Rose said.
The girl was transported to a children’s hospital in St. Petersburg “and is believed to be in critical condition,” she added.
Rose said the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Venice Airport officials that the pilot would attempt to make a beach landing after signaling he was in distress and could not make it back to the airfield.
For more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/623981/plane-crash-lands-on-us-beach-killing-father#ixzz38mVh0ab3
Cayman proceeding with e-govt
The Cayman Islands government has announced they have approved a framework for the management of e-government.
However, as the funding is limited, only $250,000 has been approved for the whole year to cover the transition, the managing of the process is going to be difficult.
The position for a Director of e-government has been approved.
Annual Miami festival celebrates Bahamian culture
From CBS 12 News
MIAMI (AP) — Miami is hosting a festival celebrating Bahamian culture.
The city’s annual Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival will be held Saturday in the Coconut Grove neighborhood, a community with Bahamian roots.
The festival will feature Bahamian entertainers and Junkanoo parade performers showcasing their heritage with intricate costumes and rhythmic music that features cowbells, goat-skin drums and brass instruments.
Bahamian dishes and workshops on the history of Junkanoo parades in the Caribbean islands also are highlights of the festival. In the Bahamas, Junkanoo parades are held in December and in the summer.
For more: http://www.cbs12.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.fl/3af89479-www.cbs12.com.shtml
Guyana leads sugar production in the Caribbean
By Shanelle Weir From PanAmerican World
The Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) says Guyana was the lead producer of sugar in the region up to the end of June.
According to the SAC, the year to date figure for sugar production is 499,272 tonnes.
Of this amount, Guyana produced 218,708 tonnes, followed by Jamaica with 152,868 tonnes.
Belize was in third place with 113,337 tonnes and Barbados 14,359 tonnes.
The SAC says that for the current sugar crop, regional producers have exported 291,524 tonnes of sugar, the bulk of which went to the European Union, followed by CARICOM and other markets.
Concerning exports to the EU, Chairman of the SAC, Karl James says sugar producers in the region are now considering how to dispose of sugar in the future in light of the depressed EU market.
At the end of July, Jamaica will dispatch its final cargo to the EU for 2013-2014.
For more: http://www.panamericanworld.com/en/article/guyana-leads-sugar-production-caribbean
Mosquito born Caribbean virus strikes Delaware
By Don Rush From Delmarva Public Radio
DOVER, Del. (AP) – Public health officials say Delaware has recorded its first case of a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading in the U.S. from the Caribbean.
The Division of Public Health said in a news release on Thursday that the chikungunya virus has been diagnosed in a 51-year-old Sussex County man.
Officials say the virus is linked to the man’s recent travel to the Caribbean. Authorities say the man was treated for his symptoms earlier this month and was never admitted to a hospital.
Chikungunya virus is rarely fatal. Infected people typically suffer fever, severe joint pain and swelling, muscle aches, headaches or rash. Patients usually recover in about a week, although some people suffer long-term joint pain. There is no vaccine and no specific treatment.
For more: http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/mosquito-born-caribbean-virus-strikes-delaware
Qunar Cayman Islands report gains
Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd (NASDAQ:QUNR) [Trend Analysis] reported the gain of 0.32% and closed at $28.29 shares. Its market capitalization was $370.91M. The company’s shares have gained 5.05% in last 30 days and 5.05% in previous three months, during the respective periods. Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd (NASDAQ:QUNR) is a search-based commerce platform for the travel industry in China. The Company’s customers include travel service providers (TSPs) and display advertisers.
A year after boats shatter his shell, turtle swims free
By Cathryn Wellne From Care 2
Hundreds of supporters cheered as Andre, a 177 pound green sea turtle, crawled into the water and swam out of sight. A year ago no one was predicting he could be saved.
In June 2010, Andre was found on a Juno Beach sandbar, his shell shattered by two different propellers. Associated Press reported, “More than three pounds of sand were inside him, along with at least a couple of crabs, a raging infection and a collapsed lung. His spinal cord was exposed, pneumonia was plaguing him and death seemed certain.”
Fortunately for Andre, help was a few miles away. The staff at Loggerhead Marinelife Center specialize in conserving threatened and endangered sea turtles. Loggerhead veterinarian Dr. Nancy Mettee and her team set to work on the immediate, life-threatening injuries.
Dr. Alberto Vargas, a Jupiter, Florida orthodontist heard about Andre and offered to see what he could do to mend the turtle’s shell. Just as he would do with a human patient, Dr. Vargas took molds of the shell and used them to create orthodontic appliances to gather together the shattered remnants of the carapace (upper part of the shell).
The plucky turtle’s determination to live won the hearts of all who worked to save him and all who heard his tale. So when Andre was returned to the sea and began swimming away, a cheer went up from the crowd.
For more and to see the videos go to: http://www.care2.com/causes/a-year-after-boats-shatter-his-shell-turtle-swims-free.html#ixzz38lePvHr9
Cayman customers of LIME are getting fake emails
LIME is warning its customers against a phishing email that has been circulating recently.
The email falsely informs LIME users that their emails are pending due to upgrades being made to the server and asks them to log on to a website.
Ignore all these emails.
Obstetrics & Gynecology conference to be held in Cayman Islands
From MDLinx
32nd Annual Fall Conference on Obstetrics CME
Date: October 15-18, 2014
Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
URL:http://www.symposiamedicus.org/Assets/Conference/1311/1311.html
Description: As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to…
Utilize current approaches in the management of sepsis and septic shock
Create and implement a comprehensive OB/GYN patient safety plan
Manage the patient with gestational diabetes
Determine the impact of a primary C-section on future pregnancies
Recognize the risks to both the mother and fetus associated with maternal obesity
18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
Venue: Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
Aruba to release Venezuelan diplomat sought by US
From Washington Post
(AP) BOGOTA, Colombia — A former Venezuelan general detained in Aruba on U.S. drug charges will be released by the Dutch Caribbean island and sent home, authorities said Sunday.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua read parts of what he said was a letter from the Netherlands’ ambassador in Caracas agreeing with the Venezuelan government’s position that Hugo Carvajal’s detention violated international law because he was sent to Aruba as Venezuela’s consul and was carrying a diplomatic passport.
Jaua said President Nicolas Maduro had sent a high-level mission to Aruba on a private plane to bring Carvajal home no later than Monday.
Authorities in Aruba had argued that Carvajal didn’t have immunity from arrest because he had yet to be accredited by the Netherlands, which manages the foreign affairs of its former colony that sits off the coast of Venezuela.
But at a hastily called news conference in Aruba’s capital, the island’s justice minister said Carvajal would be freed from detention under a decision Sunday by the Dutch government. Dowers said Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans had decided Carvajal did have immunity but also declared him “persona non grata” — a term used by governments to remove foreign diplomats.
Tropical disease new to Texas could spark outbreak if steps aren’t taken, experts say
By Seema Yasmin from Dallas News
A tropical disease new to Texas could spark an outbreak if doctors are not quick to recognize it, medical experts say.
Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquitoes that causes painful and swollen joints, headaches and high fevers. Eight cases — including one in Dallas County— have been reported this month, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The patients likely became infected while traveling in countries with high rates of the disease. Chikungunya has caused large outbreaks in the Caribbean and South and Central America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
And experts in tropical medicine say it’s only a matter of time before chikungunya and other tropical diseases gain a foothold in Texas.
Quick testing of anyone with suspected chikungunya is crucial, says Dr. Kristy Murray, an expert at the National School of Tropical Medicine in Houston. Protecting them from mosquitoes is essential to preventing an outbreak.
But doctors aren’t watching for the disease, she said. “They don’t have chikungunya on their radar. That’s our biggest problem.”
At a recent hospital meeting in San Antonio, Murray asked a room full of doctors if they had heard of chikungunya. Only one hand went up.
“They were asking, how do you even order a test for chikungunya?” she said. Murray advised them to look for chikungunya in any patient with a fever and a history of travel to the Caribbean or Central America and to contact the local health department for information about testing.
Only store raw meat in THIS area of your fridge
From Josh Bezoni & Joel Marion Co-Founders, BioTrust Nutrition
Here’s a quick health tip you probably weren’t aware of: if storing raw meat in your refrigerator, make sure to keep it on the bottom shelf all the way in the back. Because hot air rises, the bottom of your refrigerator is always colder with the back corner being the coldest. Not only will this storage location keep your meat fresher for longer, but it also keeps the rest of your refrigerator sanitary as raw meat isn’t dripping down on the rest of your food from above!
Here’s another tip about produce: don’t wash your fruits and veggies until just before you eat them. Drenching them with water and then storing them will only cause the extra moisture to spoil them faster, so hold off on washing your favorite produce items until you’re ready to chow down!
And today’s final tip:
While certain oils can do wonders for your health, there’s one particular oil from a common seed that you MUST avoid at all costs (even though it’s touted as being extremely healthful). Simply put, this rogue oil is without a doubt the #1 WORST oil for your heart, brain, and skin, only you’ll find it in common foods everywhere including:
Salsa, Mayonnaise, Frozen foods, Crackers, Chips, Bread, Pizza, Tortillas, Salad dressings, Baked goods, Protein bars, peanut butter
And too many others to count.
GM, Ford sued over music royalties
By Andrew Ramonas, Legal Times
A music industry group on Friday sued Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and two electronics companies, demanding that the businesses pay artists and record labels royalties allegedly owed under U.S. copyright law.
In a 21-page class action complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District Columbia, the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies claims Ford and GM, along with Clarion Corp. of America and DENSO International America Inc., failed to abide by the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992. The law requires businesses that manufacture and sell certain audio recording electronics to pay music royalties.
At issue are Ford’s “Jukebox” from Clarion and GM’s “Hard Drive Device” from DENSO. Both of the devices in Ford and GM vehicles allow users to record songs from CDs.
The recording alliance, represented by Covington & Burling partner Jonathan Sperling and associate Dustin Cho, is seeking $2,500 for each of the devices made since 2011. Created to collect and distribute royalties from the Audio Home Recording Act, the group counts Universal Music Group Inc., Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Warner Music Group Corp. among its members.
“Defendants have refused to comply with the AHRA and refused to pay the royalties that Congress has determined they owe for the recording devices they manufacture, import and/or distribute—notwithstanding intensive efforts by the AARC going back at least two years to persuade Defendants to live up to their statutory obligations,” the complaint says. “Defendants’ intransigence has left the AARC with no choice but to file this lawsuit.”
Representatives of Ford, GM, Clarion and DENSO didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
