Working together to combat human trafficking
Valerie Jarrett, Todd Park Whitehouse Blog On Tuesday April 9th, we hosted the first-ever White House Forum to Combat Human Trafficking. The event brought together leaders from government, the private sector, advocates and survivors, faith leaders, law enforcement, and academia…
Lessons to take away from April 10th’s pickpocket-inspired shut down of the Louvre in Paris
By Pauline Frommer, From Frammer’s Last May, I hosted a tour of France for the listeners to my radio show. We had days of touring together, and days when we set off on our own. On one of the free…
SEC charges former KPMG partner and his friend over $1.2 Million trading scheme
Eliane Chavagnon Reporter, Family Wealth Report Daily News Analysis The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Scott London, the former partner in charge of KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice, and his friend, Bryan Shaw, with insider trading based on non-public…
Island-hopping private eyes indicted on fraud, money laundering charges
Kevin Donovan, The Star Canada Ontario PI couple extradited to the U.S. from the Turks and Caicos this week to face charges. [Faked Cayman banking records.] A U.S. grand jury has indicted two Ontario private detectives and a consultant on…
Bay Street Marina to open in heart of historic Nassau
From Bahama islands info NASSAU, Bahamas — A new $6 million state-of-the-art marina is slated to open by mid-June in the heart of historic Nassau. Called Bay Street Marina, the 90-slip facility capable of handling vessels up to 150 feet…
CNTM Episode 8 Recap
From Caribbean’s Next Top Model (CNTM) CNTM’s episode 8 was packed with shock and awe, forcing the finalists to “be on top of their game”. For the first challenge, the girls put their fashion knowledge to the test with surprise…
Princess ship to summer in Caribbean [and Grand Cayman is on the itinerary]
By Fran Golden, special for USA TODAY With its fleet expanding by two new ships, Princess Cruises says it will return to Fort Lauderdale for summertime cruises in the Caribbean in 2014. It will be the first time Princess has…
Gunmen launch deadly attack on Somalia courthouse
BBC At least 19 people have been killed in bomb and gun attacks in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Sixteen people, including nine attackers, are believed to have died after gunmen stormed the city’s main court buildings. Later a car bomb…
TODAY’S MUNDY: Climbing on the giftee-go-round [and a Cayman rum cake]
By Marian Mundy (the columnist can be reached at [email protected].] From The Bernardsville News I got this story from a close family member. Here’s how it happened. The cell phone call came in around 8:30 p.m. “Mom,” it said, “Can…
US Gun debate highlights voter distrust of government
A Commentary By Scott Rasmussen Rasmussen reports Gun control advocates sound puzzled by congressional resistance to relatively modest gun control legislation. Many cite a poll showing 90% of Americans support more background checks and suggest the National Rifle Association is…