California’s economy is now the 5th-biggest in the world, and has overtaken the United Kingdom
By Kieran Corcoran From Business Insider New economic data puts the California economy at $2.747 trillion — bigger than most nations. The ranking puts in fifth in the world, just ahead of the United Kingdom, which is on $2.625 trillion….
The Editor Speaks: Colonialism
Wikipedia’s definition of “Colonialism’ is: “the policy of a polity seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of developing or exploiting them to the benefit of the colonizing country and of…
The Cayman Islands Government reacts to the Sanctions and Anti Money Laundering Bill/ Chamber registers disappointment
From The Office of the Cayman Islands Premier “The Cayman Islands Government is deeply aggrieved by the acceptance of the UK Government today of an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti Money Laundering Bill in the House of Commons.” The…
Cayman Islands Public Library Service appoints new librarian
From Cayman Islands Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands Kevin Goring was recently appointed as a Librarian for the Cayman Islands Public Library Service (CIPLS). In addition to providing general library services, Mr. Goring will assist with outreach,…
Cayman Islands Government Councillor Harris off to UK for training
Grand Cayman, CAYMAN ISLANDS – Councillor Austin Harris travels Saturday to London for training in his position as Whip of the Government of National Unity. Mr. Harris is Councillor for the Premier’s Ministry of Human Resources, Immigration and Community Affairs…
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court celebrates golden anniversary
From St Kitts&Nevis Observer Basseterre, St. Kitts – This year marks 50 years since the establishment of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) in 1967 when members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) – Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla,…
Cayman Islands on the International Stage
By Matt Mulry (pictured), Dillon Eustace – From hedgeweek We often hear the Cayman Islands are criticised in the press or in political debate over perceived financial secrecy. A flagging election campaign in the US or Europe can easily benefit…
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Sanders: No winners in secession – in Europe or the Caribbean
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean News Now Should areas of countries break away and govern themselves as they see fit? That’s a question that has been debated in several parts of the world, and is in focus now between…
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David Jessop: Should it matter who pays for Caribbean development?
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner By any measure, the Caribbean’s infrastructure requirements are substantial. If the region is to be able to increase its competitiveness and give citizens the quality of life they desire, its transformation has become a…
United Kingdom discovers 2,529 products hit by grocery shrink ray, calls it ‘Shrinkflation’
By Laura Northrup From Consumerist The grocery shrink ray is a phenomenon that you may have noticed, where companies make their packaged products slightly smaller, charge the same price, and hope that no one notices. It’s not a new phenomenon,…
