Russia’s largest bank just pulled out of Ukraine
AFP From Business Insider Moscow (AFP) – Russia’s Sberbank, the largest in the country, on Tuesday announced it had sold its Ukraine division, where operations have been complicated since Moscow’s annexation of Crimea. Sberbank, whose controlling stake is owned by…
Caribbean Association of Banks supports Harmonized Credit Reporting Bill
By Caribbean Association of Banks PRESS RELEASE – The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) commends the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s (ECCU) Monetary Council for approving the Harmonized Credit Reporting Bill and Regulations for the OECS Region, at its 87th Meeting…
Cayman Islands: Elite SC looks to grow from Caribbean club campaign
From CONCACAF MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Although Elite Sports Club didn’t score a goal or earn a point in the 2017 Caribbean Club Championship, it took home some valuable lessons for future participation in the tournament. In first-round play, the…
Apply now for Cayman Islands DoE Summer Internships
The Department of Environment is offering summer internships for students, ages 15 and over, who live in Grand Cayman and are interested in gaining experience in marine science, terrestrial ecology, sustainable development, and related fields. The application deadline is Thursday,…
Cayman Islands campaign committee beautifies park
The Committee to elect Ed Chisholm gathered at the Jerald Smith Community Park on Hutland Road Saturday to give the fence a facelift. Mr. Chisholm, a Progressive’s candidate for Member of the Legislative Assembly in the May 2017 election in…
A master networker explains how to make your nerves work for you in any situation
By Richard Feloni From Business Insider Jon Levy is constantly putting himself into uncomfortable situations, from something as simple as asking a celebrity he never met before to join his “Influencers” group or running with the bulls in Spain. Levy…
You may have AAADD – know the symptoms ….. PLEASE READ
From one of our readers who has AAADD Thank goodness there’s a name for this disorder. Somehow I feel better, even though I have it!! Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. – Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how…
Burns like hell: Sazerac files TM infringement suit over Fireball
From WIPR US-based distillery Sazerac Brands has filed a trademark infringement and trade dress lawsuit against an alcohol manufacturer. Sazerac filed its suit (pdf) against Caribbean Distillers at the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division…
Dna meets with civic groups on freedom of information
By RICARDO WELLS From Tribune242 A coalition made up of several of the country’s civic organisations yesterday met and discussed their issues with the revamped Freedom of Information Bill with Senator Branville McCartney yesterday. The coalition was led by Organisation…
Foreign minister accused of reducing Bahamas reputation to ‘junk’ status
By Caribbean News Now contributor From Caribbean News Now NASSAU, Bahamas — In a recent press statement, the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) claimed that Bahamas foreign minister Fred Mitchell’s “reckless attacks” on renowned human rights activists are threatening…