University of Florida held the world’s first brain-controlled drone race
By Fitz Tepper From techcrunch Drone races are nothing new. But while they started as an ad-hoc activity within the drone community, the sport has now taken on a life of its own with highly elaborate events and a partnership with ESPN. Similarly, brain-computer interface (BCI) technology…
RBC Royal Bank launches private banking to Cayman Islands
RBC Royal Bank on April 20, 2016 officially launched its suite of Private Banking services in the Cayman Islands. Held at The Ritz Carlton, Private Banking guests experienced an evening of networking, and presentations on the product offerings, while connecting…
Gadget of the week
Laptop innovation: A history of unique and bizarre breakthroughs By Conner Forrest, From TechRepublic 1. ASUS Transformer Book V Throughout the years, laptop manufacturers have taken big risks with portable computer design. Some have paid dividends, others… not so much….
Increased cost of living likely if Caribbean banks lose relations with US, Europe
By:Denis Chabrol From Demerara Waves Trade Ministers of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (Caricom) have called on United States (US) and European commercial banks not to halt doing business with their counterparts in the region because it would hurt economies. Antigua…
U.S.-Caribbean legislation clears US House hurdle
By K. QUINCY PARKER From Nassau Guardian The United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 – intended to prioritize the United States-Caribbean relationship – has unanimously passed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and while the bill’s bipartisan co-sponsors celebrated…
Important notice from FLOW: Watch Out for a Phishing Email
To all FLOW customers: Please be on alert for a phishing email that is circulating – see below. If you receive the email, please delete it and if you have clicked on any links please change your passwords immediately….
Cayman Islands Governor’s Statement on the Independent Review of the RCIPS Search and Rescue Operation
From the Governor’s Office The Governor is aware of the Private Member’s motion debated in the Legislative Assembly on 25 April 2016 which called on the Governor to appoint an independent inquiry with a chairman appointed by the Governor and…
Cayman Islands tourism board announced
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort at 3 p.m. on Wednesday April 20th. The focus of the AGM was to elect the new Board of Directors and…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
More Cuban land in Cayman Brac Twenty-one Cuban migrants landed in Cayman Brac on Sunday, 24th April. Immigration officials have begun migrant reception and detention protocols. The 12 males and 9 females indicated a desire to disembark in the…
Malta: Regulator shrugs off Evarist Bartolo’s calls for dismissal
From Times of Malta Financial services regulator Joe Bannister has shrugged off calls by the Education Minister for his removal because of directorships he holds in overseas funds. The chairman of the Malta Financial Services Authority came in for another…
