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Fmr. Valley Exec. accused of stealing thousands in tax moneyA grand jury has indicted the former top executive of the Maricopa County Sports Commission on charges of stealing thousands of dollars in government funds.
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 05:20
Money from rich trickles to Cayman Islands
Let's look at history. The Depression was caused by lack of regulation of financial industry, greedy investors, Federal Reserve policies, polices of Republican presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, who ...
Source : topix.net | 04-Oct-2008 09:21
Going to jail has never been so popular
Tweed a ' While other communities reported a decline in tourists this summer, Tweed "did pretty good," Roger Guthrie told council Sept.
Source : topix.net | 03-Oct-2008 00:06
Super Times for Superyachts As Billionaires Buy Into Maritime Bling
In the master suite of a four-story, Cayman Islands-registered super yacht, a wealthy American in a monogrammed denim shirt ran his hand along the walnut columns framing the king size bed.
Source : topix.net | 02-Oct-2008 07:11
Cayman Islands reinsurer sees loss in third quarter; shares slump
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters): David Einhorn-controlled Greenlight Capital Re Ltd has forecast a third-quarter loss, hurt by negative returns on its investment portfolio, sending the Cayman Islands-based reinsurer's shares down as much as 30 percent to an all-time low.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 02-Oct-2008 02:00
Top issue in AD 78: Cayman Islands money laundering. ......... Really?
Watching cable TV last night, I was flabbergasted to see the above ad for Democrat Marty Black in his slightly uphill race against Republican John McCann for the 78th Assembly District seat.
Source : topix.net | 01-Oct-2008 13:44
Cayman Islands to sink US ship to create reef - AP
The Cayman Islands announced plans Tuesday to scuttle a decommissioned U.S. Navy ship to create an underwater attraction for scuba divers and snorkelers.
Source : topix.net | 01-Oct-2008 05:41
Chambers Returns to The Blue Horizon
"Fast" Eddie Chambers returns to the ring against Livin Castillo in the main event of a big night of boxing at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia on October 3. This full night of boxing is part of The ...
Source : topix.net | 30-Sep-2008 08:03
Police interrogation 'inappropriate,' judge says
Judge Henderson said in a telephone interview yesterday from the Cayman Islands that he believes it was "inappropriate" for police investigators to cross-examine a sitting judge.
Source : topix.net | 28-Sep-2008 07:59
Legal community in shock after judge's arrest
The British Columbia legal community is reeling after hearing that one of their own -- Alexander Henderson -- is under investigation.
Source : topix.net | 26-Sep-2008 07:36
Former BC Supreme Court Justice arrested in Cayman Islands
Edward R. Murrow Award for spot news coverage from the Radio-Television News Directors Association International, for coverage of the oil pipeline explosion in Burrard Inlet.
Source : topix.net | 25-Sep-2008 15:23
Police arrest Cayman Islands judge
Authorities in the Cayman Islands said that London's Metropolitan Police have arrested a top territory judge on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Source : topix.net | 25-Sep-2008 01:17
Cayman Islands judge arrested in ongoing corruption probe
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The Governor of the Cayman Islands Stuart Jack on Wednesday morning announced the arrest of Grand Court Judge Alexander Henderson on charges of misconduct in public office as part of a year-long police probe into corruption in the territory.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 24-Sep-2008 02:00
Belle (01880) completes takeover of Mirabell
Belle International Holdings Limited said its compulsory acquisition of the outstanding shares of Mirabell International was completed on September 18 .
Source : topix.net | 23-Sep-2008 05:28
London Mining Interest Purchase Colombian Coal-Mine Exploration and Production
London Mining announces today the purchase of 20% of International Coal Company Ltd.
Source : topix.net | 21-Sep-2008 04:40
Online Edition :: IDP agents meet to discuss reconciliation
Yes No There is nothing wrong with Mrs Mwatela transferring her Excelence to the Ministry she has been given.
Source : topix.net | 19-Sep-2008 04:26
Comparing the Cayman Island's Bill of Rights with ours
After being exposed to hurricanes Gustav , Hana and Ike we're happy to be back home in southern CA.
Source : topix.net | 17-Sep-2008 04:07
Corrections and clarifications
Tesco has accepted a formal offer of apology by the Guardian in relation to the reports "Tesco's 1bn tax avoiding plan - move to the Cayman Islands" and "Every little bit helps: tax free pot of gold at end of ...
Source : topix.net | 16-Sep-2008 12:30
Jamaican national targeted in Cayman fraud investigation had been accused before
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Financial newsletter Offshore Alert has reported that Jamaican trader, Christopher Girvan, who is under investigation in the Cayman Islands on suspicion of defrauding hedge fund investors out of many millions of dollars, was accused of another fraud four years ago.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 16-Sep-2008 02:00
Smith & Williamson Announces Expansion to BVI and the Cayman Islands
One of the leading independent providers of investment management, accountancy, tax, corporate and financial advisory services, Smith & Williamson , has recently expanded in the Caribbean region, opening ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Sep-2008 20:47
Could Ike affect cruises out of Tampa?
It's a busy season for cruise ships and for storms brewing in the Atlantic. As the passengers got on board the Carnival Cruise ship at the Port of Tampa this afternoon, many wondered if hurricane Ike would ruin ...
Source : topix.net | 14-Sep-2008 04:43
Cayman Islands man dies after bee attack
Police say a 74-year-old man died after a swarm of bees attacked him in the Cayman Islands.
Source : topix.net | 12-Sep-2008 04:20
Cayman Islands donate relief supplies to Turks and Caicos
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (GIS): A Cayman Airways flight left for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Thursday loaded with some 24,500 pounds of relief supplies. These goods comprise a special donation from the government and people of the Cayman Islands to the TCI, a fellow British Overseas Territory,Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 12-Sep-2008 02:00
Investment banks accused of helping clients break tax law
NEW YORK : Wall Street investment banks are marketing complex financial products meant to allow foreign investors to break the law by avoiding billions of dollars in dividend taxes, according to a U.S. Senate ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Sep-2008 13:52
Japan Leads in Attack Traffic; U.S. Web Penetration Stinks: Report
The U.S. internet penetration lags a handful of countries; South Korea has awesomely fast internet access; and Japan leads the world as the source of "attack traffic," according to a second-quarter state of the ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Sep-2008 05:21
Cayman Islands police stand by to assist Turks and Caicos
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) has placed 10 officers on stand-by to fly to Turks and Caicos to assist with law enforcement and security after the country was by devastated by hurricanes Hanna and Ike. The RCIPS has prepared the contingent for immediate deployment.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 10-Sep-2008 02:00
Cayman Islands to aid storm-ravaged neighbours
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (GIS): The Cayman Islands government will assist storm-devastated regional countries in Cayman’s vicinity, Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts told the Legislative Assembly. Tibbetts extended Cayman’s sympathies to nations that took a pounding from weather systems.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 09-Sep-2008 02:00
Tycoon says he'll bail out investors
A BRITISH tycoon with links to Australia has claimed he will repay $40 million in losses faced by investors in failed fuel additive company Firepower.
Source : topix.net | 09-Sep-2008 01:53
Cayman Lawmakers Vote For Gay Marriage Ban
Gays shouldn't plan on getting married in the Cayman Islands. Lawmakers in the British territory voted Friday to ban same-sex marriage , but still need a third vote and a Gubernatorial signature to seal the ...
Source : topix.net | 08-Sep-2008 21:21
Checking In: Grand Cayman Marriott
I'd always wanted to visit the Cayman Islands, if only to open an offshore account.
Source : topix.net | 08-Sep-2008 13:14
Caribbean Nations Hit Hard By Severe Weather
Sunday, 7 September 2008, 10:59 am Press Release: United Nations The United Nations is providing assistance to a number of countries in the Caribbean that have been badly affected by recent severe weather, ...
Source : topix.net | 07-Sep-2008 01:56
Garmin settles lawsuit involving Nuvifone
Garmin Ltd. has settled a trademark infringement lawsuit filed earlier this year by an Internet telephone provider over Garmin's new wireless phone.
Source : topix.net | 06-Sep-2008 01:15
Gustav gets stronger, menaces Gulf Coast
After battering Haiti and the Cayman Islands, Gustav moved onto Cuba today Growing into a Category 4 Hurricane by Saturday afternoon.
Source : topix.net | 05-Sep-2008 15:51
Cayman Islands: Looking into The Yard
Recent Links also in Americas>> # Trinidadian blogger Coffeewallah has the back-to-school blues.
Source : topix.net | 03-Sep-2008 15:42
Cayman and Bermuda renew hostilities in the Digicel Caribbean Championships
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands: In a tense affair that would decide the fate of both teams, Cayman and Bermuda renewed hostilities for the final game of Group C in the Digicel Caribbean Championships. Needing a draw or an outright victory in their final game hosts Cayman would not have fond memories.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 02-Sep-2008 02:00
Officials discuss updating policy
Police: Boat stolen, set ablaze A boat owned by a Seminole man was reported stolen early Friday morning and was later discovered burning.
Source : topix.net | 01-Sep-2008 23:04
Gustav plows through Cayman Islands; 71 dead
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Source : topix.net | 01-Sep-2008 14:45
Cayman Islands 'Back in Business' After Gustav
The government of the Cayman Islands issued the following statement late Saturday: All Clear Issued for Grand Cayman, Saturday August 30, 2008 The government of the Cayman Islands has issued the All Clear from ...
Source : topix.net | 01-Sep-2008 06:25
Police find bodies at arson house
West Mercia Police have revealed that two bodies have been recovered from the burnt-out home of a millionaire and his family.
Source : topix.net | 31-Aug-2008 22:04
Hurricane Gustav strengthens en route to Cuba, gulf--Cayman Islands hit
... way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean. Gustav ripped across the Cayman Islands and closed in on Cuba's Isle of Youth before it was set to strike the Cuban mainland later in the day as a major ...
Source : topix.net | 30-Aug-2008 18:51
LINK: Hanna Poorly Organized; Gustav Over Open Water Heading Toward Cayman Islands
Texas and Louisiana put their national guards on standby ahead of Gustav, and New Orleans says a mandatory evacuation might be necessary.
Source : topix.net | 30-Aug-2008 02:00
Gustav nears Jamaica, hurricane strength seen Friday
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Gustav neared the southwestern coast of Jamaica as of 5 a.m. EDT Friday, heading toward the Cayman Islands, with the storm expected to regain hurricane strength later Friday or on Saturday.
Gustav, about 85 miles west of Kingston, Jamaica and about 220 miles east-southeast of Grand Cayman, was packing winds near 65 miles per hour. When winds reach 74 mph the storm will regain hurricane strength and the NHC expects it to be a "large, powerful hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast" likely on Tuesday, according to forecast tracks.
Source : topix.net | 29-Aug-2008 21:25
Tropical Storm GUSTAV Public Advisory Number 17A
A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
Source : topix.net | 29-Aug-2008 16:50
SeaBotix breaks into tourism market with ROV in Cayman Islands
Tired of the same old tour bus when vacationing? SeaBotix customer Gary Montemayor envisioned a unique twist on the concept for the popular Cayman Islands.
Source : topix.net | 29-Aug-2008 09:38
Gustav Heads toward Jamaica, Cayman Islands
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Source : topix.net | 28-Aug-2008 21:19
Reconnaissance plane finds Gustav strengthening
NEWS RELEASE U.S. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ************************* RECONNAISSANCE PLANE FINDS A STRONGER GUSTAV.
Source : topix.net | 28-Aug-2008 16:48