Obama vows to close Guantanamo – again
By David Yonkman, Washington Correspondent. newsmax President Barack Obama on Tuesday recommitted himself to closing the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, which would fulfill a campaign promise he made during his first bid for president in 2008. “I continue…
Brathwaites win silver & bronze whilst Barber gets gold
Two stories from the Cayman Invitational Bajans pick up silver and bronze at Cayman Invitational From The Barbados Advocate Barbados’ two best 110 metre hurdlers picked up silver and bronze medals on Wednesday at the Cayman Invitational in George Town,…
Yogis were in Jamaica For Second Annual Caribbean Yoga Conference
By Theo Chambers Whether looking to master the ‘downward facing dog’ or ‘warrior’ poses, the island of Jamaica was ripe with master yoga instructors ready to engage the cores of yogis of all levels during the second annual Caribbean Yoga…
Bahamas wants to achieve 1.6 to 1.8 million-stopover visitors in 2013
by Theo Chambers The Bahamas is seeking to attract a greater level of airlift and the over all goal is to increase the number of stopover visitors in 2013 from 1.6 million to 1.8 million, said Minister of Tourism the…
Cayman Invitational a big success
Some 3,500 spectators were treated to a spectacular display of athletic prowess at Wednesday’s Cayman Invitational held at the Truman Bodden Sports Centre in George Town, Grand Cayman. Six-time Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt took centre stage, winning his…
UK tax evasion action hunt identifies 100 individuals
BBC A joint investigation by the UK, the US and Australia to identify those using offshore tax havens to hide wealth has uncovered more than 100 people. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said some of these were already under…
RCIPS report 2 incidents: Hit and run accident and robbery
Serious MVA hit and run along West Bay Road May 11, 2013 12:33:55 PM CDT A male was struck by a vehicle in the vicinity of the Strand Shopping Centre, West Bay Road. Male was crossing the main road when…
Cayman Islands Governor Taylor appointed Ambassador to Mexico
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has announced that His Excellency the Governor, Mr Duncan Taylor, CBE, has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Mexico, an appointment he will take up in the course of September 2013. A copy of…
Youngsters to benefit from synthetic putting green
From The Gleaner Ryon Jones, Staff Reporter After seeing his vision of installing the first synthetic golf putting green in Jamaica, national junior golf coach Jason Lopez is confident that it will lead to improved showings by the country’s youngsters…
Fitch Rates Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.’s BRL
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, May 02 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings currently rates Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.’s (BSB) Brazilian Real (BRL) senior unsecured notes that have a maturity of March 18, 2016 at ‘BBB’. A…
