Ramsaran relieved from duties as [Guyana] Health Minister
From Guyana Times …Westford appointed to act Health Minister, Dr Bheri Ramsaran has been relieved from his duties by President Donald Ramotar following the “distasteful” remarks he uttered against rights activist Sherlina Nageer last week. There has been intense public…
UN Women launches flagship report
UN Women launched its flagship report “Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016: Transforming Economies, Realizing Rights” which highlights how economies have failed to guarantee women’s empowerment and the full exercise of their economic and social rights, in rich countries and…
Akeel O’Connor launches fashion line in Cayman Islands
From NIRVANA MAGAZINE Up-and-coming designer Akeel O’Connor launches line at Cayman Fashion Week. Upcoming Designer Alert! The newest designer to watch is Ms. Akeel O’Connor. Akeel was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica. She spent the first seven years…
A woman’s place: Supreme Court, and the frozen-food section
By Marcia Coyle, From Legal Times, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been the subject of law review articles, books, editorials, T-shirts and now—ice cream activism? Yes, that’s right. A petition on change.org is approaching 4,000 signatures urging Ben & Jerry’s…
McElroy Deutsch faces gender bias, sexual harassment suit
By Charles Toutant, From New Jersey Law Journal McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter has been hit with a suit by a former associate who claims she was fired after complaining about gender discrimination and sexual harassment. The suit, filed in…
Cayman Islands: Cayman Airways Invitational Youth Cup attracts professional U15 teams
The second annual Under 15 Cayman Airways Invitational Youth Cup will take place Tuesday May 5 – Sunday May 10 2015 and will feature eight local and international football teams. The upcoming tournament will host: Ipswich Town FC (United Kingdom),…
CONCACAF to organize first Annual Women’s Football Day in May
The Confederation aims to unite all Member Associations to celebrate women’s football throughout the region Miami, FL (Friday, April 10, 2015) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced the celebration of its first…
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Cayman Islands welcomes home 15 swimming medals but one lonely T&F medal The Cayman Islands 21 swimming team arrived back at Owen Roberts International Airport last Thursday evening to a warm welcome and many cheers from parents and supporters. Also…
Is your bra bad for you?
By Amy Anderson, From Daily Mail Health risks caused by ill-fitting bras that don’t offer the correct support can range from constricted breathing, back pain and restricted circulation to muscle strain and irritable bowel syndrome. Some studies have even suggested…
From Lateral to Chairwoman in eight years at Crowell & Moring
By Katelyn Polantz, From The National Law Journal Eight years is not a long time to propel a lawyer from lateral recruit to firm chairwoman. But Angela Styles did it. Loyal now to Crowell & Moring, the government-contracts attorney keeps…
