Get-of-out-jail-free card for rapists in Caribbean
Posted on March 9, 2013 by redforgender Two recent cases reported in regional media demonstrate the extent of the injustice which girls who survive sexual assault face. In the Cayman Islands a judge did not award a custodial sentence for…
Final preps for Cayman CARIFTA swimmers
CIASA): Final preparations are in full swing for CARIFTA 2013 which starts in less than two weeks, on March 29th. Eighteen swimmers will be representing Cayman this year – with five athletes: Alex Dakers, Eddie Weber, Ella Plunkett, Kyle Fraser…
Cayman Islands Ordinary Trust
From OFFTAX Legal Framework The Cayman Islands Ordinary Trust is governed by the Cayman Islands Trust Law as amended. Registration There is no requirement for Cayman Islands Ordinary Trusts to be registered. Settlor The Settlor does not need…
How the ship Bounty fought Sandy, and lost
March 15, 2013|By David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times At a Coast Guard hearing, crew members of the tall ship relive its doomed battle with the hurricane PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The ship’s engineer was seasick and spitting up his medication. A…
Another cruise ship having issues, Carnival says – misses Grand Cayman
From cfnews13 Another cruise ship with problems – Carnival Cruise spokesperson says cruise ship Legend is having issues. In a statement late Thursday night, Vance Gulliksen said the ship was experiencing problems with its sailing speed. Below is the full…
Carnival to fly passengers home after another cruise failure
By Ed Payne and Josh Levs, CNN Carnival Cruise Lines will fly all passengers on one of its cruises back to Florida after the ship suffered a generator failure while docked in the Caribbean. The experience on the Carnival Dream…
Arctic ice loss amplified Superstorm Sandy violence
By Blaine Friedlander If you believe that last October’s Superstorm Sandy was a freak of nature — the confluence of unusual meteorological, atmospheric and celestial events — think again. Cornell and Rutgers researchers report in the March issue of Oceanography…
What it’s like getting to Guantanamo Bay, the most controversial military base in the world
Robert Johnson and Paul Szoldra, Busienss Insider Guantanamo Bay. The name of the U.S. Naval Base located on a small sliver of Cuba likely brings up many different associations: A relic of the Cold War, or a military prison for…
Foil pans make St Patrick’s Day feasts active
From The Kitchn – Diamonds for dessert Are you looking for a quick dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Something festive without hours worth of labor in the kitchen? Check out these two tips to turn any quiche (or baked…
‘Deserving Bahamians’ to be honoured with Bahamian awards
From Bahama islands info Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie brings the keynote address at the official launch of The Bahamas’ 40th Anniversary of Independence in Rawson Square, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) NASSAU, The Bahamas…
