The man who turned a ‘boring’ idea into a $1.7 billion company explains the secret to success
By Eugene Kim From Business Insider When Zendesk CEO Mikkel Svane first came up with the idea of Zendesk, a customer service software that’s now worth $1.7 billion, everyone thought it was boring. But when he shared the vision for…
Cayman Islands utility company announces 39.7 MW generation expansion project
CUC announces 39.7 MW generation expansion project with BWSC & MAN Diesel & Turbo PR Newswire: CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE. GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman…
Bermuda insurer could crimp Dewey defense costs
By Christine Simmons, From New York Law Journal The ex-leaders of Dewey & LeBoeuf facing criminal trial have momentarily turned their attention away from prosecutors in New York and are attacking an insurance carrier in Bermuda who threatened to pull…
Study finds ACP countries would benefit from investment bank
From Guardian Media BRUSSELS—Caribbean countries can benefit from the establishment of a major trade and investment bank to serve the 79-member African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) grouping, according to a study funded by the European Union. It said that financing…
Investors win Madoff ‘Fictitious Profits’ Appeal
By David Bario, From The Litigation Daily Bernie Madoff’s humongous Ponzi scheme failed, costing investors a fortune, because it was built on deceit. But the deception paid off for many years, delivering conjured-up profits to Madoff’s customers. On Monday, investors…
Cuba urges slashing tariffs on intra-Caribbean trade
EFE From Fox News Latino Cuban President Raul Castro on Monday called for revising and updating the trade and cooperation agreement between his country and the Caribbean Community to scrap tariffs on 300 products. “Small and vulnerable” countries need to…
Digicel could scale back Caribbean investment
From The Irish Times The CWC-Columbus deal would create ‘virtual monopolies’ in several Caribbean markets Colm Delves, who runs Denis O’Brien’s Caribbean telco Digicel, gave a most interesting interview over the weekend in its main market of Jamaica. No doubt…
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Derek Haines achieves his six4hospice challenge in Cayman Islands Marathon Cayman Islands veteran marathon man, Derek Haines (66) was applauded loudly as he crossed the line in 34th place overall in a time of 3:58:25 at the Intertrust Cayman Islands…
MaplesFS donates to NCVO record-breaking Radio/telethon
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (8 December 2014): MaplesFS joined the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (“NCVO”) for its 35th annual radio/telethon, which took place on Saturday 25 October at the Prospect Playhouse. Hosted by on-air personalities and broadcast live on…
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China’s role in Latin America, and what it means for Miami
By Ken Roberts WWW.WORLDCITYWEB.COM From Miami Herald My company, WorldCity, recently hosted an event focused on the relationship between Latin America and China, and what role, if any, Miami has in that burgeoning relationship. And it got me to thinking:…
