Norway – End Accidental Porpoise Slaughter
Target: Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Norway Sponsored by: Judith B. The tiny cousins of dolphins often get ignored by the media, possibly because they are small, quiet and don’t put on dramatic leaping displays. Yet in Norway, porpoises…
Wal-Mart Abroad | A retail giant fueled growth with bribes
From New York Times: The Bribery Aisle: How Wal-Mart Got Its Way in Mexico, By DAVID BARSTOW and ALEJANDRA XANIC von BERTRAB Wal-Mart de Mexico was an aggressive and creative corrupter, offering large payoffs to get what the law otherwise…
Decriminalisation of drugs comes to the fore Part 2 AGAINST
With Dr. Frank McField announcing his intention to stand in the May General Election and campaigning for the decriminalization of drug use I thought you might be interested in the two recent publications and stories that do NOT support his…
Obama calls for US gun control proposals by January
US President Barack Obama has called for “concrete proposals” on gun control by the end of January, saying “words need to lead to action”. In remarks at the White House, Mr Obama said Vice-President Joe Biden would lead an exploration…
Dutch skydiver Mark van den Boogaard lay dead for days
Dutch police say they do not believe any crime was committed in the case of a skydiver who died and lay undetected in a field for more than a week. Mark van den Boogaard was not reported missing and his…
BBC criticised for Newsnight axed Jimmy Savile report
There was “chaos and confusion” at the BBC over a shelved report into sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile, but there had been no cover-up, an inquiry has found. The report dismissed claims the Newsnight probe was dropped to protect tribute…
UBS fined $1.5bn for Libor rigging
Swiss banking giant UBS has agreed to pay $1.5bn (£940m) to US, UK and Swiss regulators for attempting to manipulate the Libor inter-bank lending rate. It becomes the second major bank to be fined over Libor after Barclays was ordered…
Cayman Islands Earns Horseback TV Show Endorsement
While often recognised for pristine diving, exquisite culinary offerings and luxurious accommodations, the Cayman Islands and Spirit of the West stables recently received a special endorsement for offering an unforgettable experience for horseback riders. Selected for earning a consistently high…
Amanda Roberts is Cayman’s Newest FINA Official
Stingray Swim Club, Grand Cayman, 18 December 2012: Local swim officials Adam and Amanda Roberts are used to doing things together, having been a couple since December 1984, but the latest development is not one they could have anticipated all…
CONCACAF announces Champions League Quarterfinal Schedule
NEW YORK (Wednesday, December 19, 2012) – The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced today the quarterfinal schedule for the 2012/13 Champions League. The round is contested over two legs and opens on Tuesday, March…