Thieves get early access to Colombia’s offshore oil data
By Andrew Willis Untapped offshore deposits are so important to Colombia’s flagging oil industry that some people aren’t waiting for the release of exploration results. Thieves made off with discs containing copies of seismic data belonging to Repsol SA and…
Widerun turns your bike into a virtual reality machine
By Mariella Moon From engadget Some people need extra motivation to exercise, and the creators of this bike trainer called Widerun hope to provide that in the form of virtual reality. Widerun is a system comprised of a steering component…
PURE Hospitality Solutions Releases Oveedia Site Snapshots
Central American-Caribbean OTA Nears Product Launch LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW), announced today, that with the Central American-Caribbean online travel hub (Oveedia) nearing its launch, the Company has released Oveedia’s site design…
Cayman Islands campaigner starts petition for “Decent Internet”
Cayman Islands premier campaigner Sandra Catron has started an online petition for a decent Internet in the Islands. Speaking to iNews Cayman Catron said: “In our business we have had the need to go into a lot of homes over…
Launch of new Caribbean dating website
Island XoXo, a new and exciting Caribbean dating website was launched on June 8th, 2015. The site can be accessed at www.islandxoxo.com. Caribbean nationals who register on or before July 7th, 2015 will receive free unlimited access for a year….
The Editor speaks: Destruction, disruption, & dat noise
It was with some gloom I read the nearly 500 pages of the Proposed Cruise Berthing Facility – EIA Consultation June 2015 Report executed by The CIG appointed consultancy team – W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd., Smith Warner…
Public Consultation Planned for Cayman Islands Solid Waste Management Policy
The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on a draft National Solid Waste Management Policy for the Cayman Islands beginning next week. During the consultation period of 16 June – 15 July 2015 the public will be able…
Trade agency weighs banning import of Nokia Phones
By Jenna Greene, From The National Law Journal Four tech companies argue the restriction could harm the public interest. As the U.S. International Trade Commission considers banning the importation of some Nokia phones, four tech companies this week argued that…
Why you should never drink whisky on the rocks
By Brad Cohen From BBC The Thirsty Explorer heads to the Scottish island of Islay where he learns the important differences between malt and whisky – and how to order it in a bar. The first time I tasted Scotch…
The M&A strategies of 10 tech giants: A founder’s guide to selling your startup
By Conner Forrest From Tech Republic For startups shopping for VC money, targeting an acquisition is one of the primary options for an exit. To help pick your targets, TechRepublic has broken down how the top 10 tech giants approach…