Refuting potential downsides to stem cell drug court ruling
From Knoepfler Lab Stem Cell Blog There was a burst of feeling last night (25) in the stem cell community as word began circulating that a federal court had ruled in favor of the FDA defining manipulated stem cell products…
Newsweek may not continue as print weekly
It has been reported by Associated Press that the American weekly news magazine Newsweek may cease its print publication by the end of this year. Inter Active Corp. (IAC) chief Barry Diller, who owns the majority stake in the company,…
Statement on U.S. Tax Compliance and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
25 July 2012 The Ministry of Finance is issuing this statement in relation to recent public comments made in relation to the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The US Government has always expected its citizens, wherever they live…
RCIPS answers iNews Cayman’s question concerning helicopter
Further to iNews Cayman’s request for comment from the RCIPS re the sale of the police helicopter, following the statement by the Honorable Premier yesterday (25) a Police spokesperson said: “The sale of the police helicopter has neither been discussed,…
Inmates Complete Intervention Sessions
Certificates and awards were presented to inmates who worked at improving their interpersonal skills, and who took advantage of behaviour modification and drug-education sessions. In her remarks during a recent informal ceremony at Her Majesty’s Prison Northward, the Portfolio of…
Rotary sends Cayman Youth Sailing Team to Tortola, BVI
Cayman was strongly and proudly represented by a team of five youth sailors on the weekend of 13th to 15th July 2012 at the Kids and the Sea (K.A.T.S.) Premier’s Cup in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This year marked the…
WestStar in agreement with outside company to sell majority stock
WestStar has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with an outside company to sell a majority of its stock. It is important to note that prior to consummation of this agreement regulatory approval must be obtained. While we…
Welcoming ceremony hit the spot
by Ronald Shillingford London has been basking in sunshine all week and the extra warmth created by all the goodwill of hosting the Olympics radiates everywhere. On Thursday the Games organisers had a series of welcoming ceremonies for countries and…
Is Your Relationship with Trees on the Rocks?
By Sarene Marshall, The Nature Conservancy Given my work for a global conservation organization and my residence in a neighborhood filled with massive oaks, maples and hickories, it shouldn’t be surprising that my family and I are fond of trees….
UWC’s Blue Jack Night fundraiser on Sat (28)
The UWC Cayman Islands is holding its signature fundraising event, Blue Jack Night, this Saturday, with all proceeds going towards the education of outstanding students at one of 13 United World College campuses worldwide. UWC Cayman Islands is a charitable…
