Electronic equipment hidden in suitcase to evade duty is costly
If Andrew Hamilton had declared his electronic equipment he was carrying in his suitcase when he returned to Grand Cayman from Tampa USA he would have had to pay CI$3,499.16. Instead, he now has to pay CI$13,996.54 within three months…
Cayman Islands’ CCC gets online praise
Caribbean Canvas Company (CCC) has received some rave reviews on Trip Advisor “Wearing Cayman on your Sleeve” 5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2013 From Dpkai65, Bellport, New York CCC simply has some of the best clothing, bags and…
Auditions at Cayman Drama Society for Shakespeare
The Cayman Drama Society is holding auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Sept 17 (Tue) and Sept (18) at 7:30pm at The Prospect Playhouse. Performance date are November 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Dec 1,…
NSA’s ‘follow the money’ spies on credit-card transactions: report
By Fran Berkman From Mashable Through a program called “Follow the Money,” the United States National Security Agency spies on international transactions, including credit-card payments and bank activity, according to a new report. This is the latest in a series…
Caribbean compromise brings hope in Caracas
By Chris Noon Venezuela signed a deal with Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday to jointly produce gas from three highly prospective offshore fields spanning the maritime border between the two countries in the Caribbean Sea. The news is a boon…
CIBC fostering entrepreneurship among youth
From Guardian Media BRIDGETOWN—The Caribbean is even closer to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among the region’s young people through CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank’s renewal of its partnership with a regional youth entrepreneurship organisation. CIBC FirstCaribbean and the Caribbean Centre of…
Girl’s suicide points to rise in apps used by cyberbullies
By Lizette Alvarez From NY Times MIAMI — The clues were buried in her bedroom. Before leaving for school on Monday morning, Rebecca Ann Sedwick had hidden her schoolbooks under a pile of clothes and left her cellphone behind, a…
Eligibility Committee mull Syrians’ Asylum request – decision expected by month
Erica Virtue, Senior Gleaner Writer From The Gleaner The future of a Syrian couple seeking asylum in Jamaica since August is now under consideration by the Refugee Eligibility Committee and a decision is expected by the end of September, according…
Shetty says no to Cayman medical college
By K. Giriprakash From Hindu Business Line BANGALORE: Narayana Health to raise up to $40 million One of the top five hospital chains in the country Narayana Health will tap PE funds to raise up to $40 million for its expansion…
Reopening of HSA’s new Dialysis Unit
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority Board and Management invites the public to attend the reopening of the new Dialysis Unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital Wednesday September 18 2013. Official ribbon cutting at 4:00pm by Hon. Osbourne Bodden, Minister…
