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Blacktower sponsored NORCECA beach volleyball tournament

Grand Cayman was the fifth location of a 14-stop tour, which headed to the Domincan Republic shortly after Cayman. The winners of the women’s title in this leg were Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen of United States-A – it was a close victory over Karen Cope and Nathalia Alfaro of Costa Rica. Taylor and Trevor Crabb of United States-A claimed the men’s title, with Cameron Wheelan and Michel Plantinga coming second.

It was an excellent tournament – one of many great events in the Cayman Islands.

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They are looking to see if they followed the rules which say they have to inform customers of any exit fees being applied.  This is good news for anyone who, in the last few years, has suffered from being in this position as they could be due compensation.

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Former Chancellor’s comments on French residency spark expat indignation

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Permanent expats in France will soon be able to count leading Brexiteer Nigel Lawson amongst their number as the former UK chancellor of the exchequer has applied for his carte de séjour (permanent residency card).

The former Conservative cabinet member and one-time chair of the “Vote Leave” campaign has been branded a hypocrite by many in the British media, as he seeks full resident’s rights while he lives, as he has done so for many years, in his Gascony mansion in south-west France.

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