A Weekend Of Events At Christ Church Cathedral

Wednesday, 4th July 2012 The events programme at Christ Church Cathedral offers something for everyone this coming Saturday and Sunday. David Syme, pianist, (pictured above), on his first visit to the Cathedral, will play the Coffee Concert on Saturday 7th at noon with Thomas Heywood, organist, (right), making a very welcome return at 8pm that same evening. On Sunday 8th at 7pm, St. John's Newfoundland Choir (top), will perform in a very special concert celebrating the friendship Read more [...]

Malaysia to grab Asia IPO top spot with $2 bln IHH listing

Tue Jul 3, 2012 3:25pm IST * Listing to push Malaysia to top of Asia IPO league for 2012 - Nazir Razak * More than 20 cornerstone investors to take 62 percent of shares* Indicative price range for bookbuilding 2.67-2.85 ringgit* Khazanah's investment jumps more than 80 pct with the listing-MD* Pay TV operator Astro hires CS, Goldman JPM for $1 bln IPOBy Yantoultra Ngui and Anuradha RaghuKUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Reuters) - Malaysia launched on Tuesday the $2 billion Read more [...]

Win tickets to the Voewood Festival

After its hugely successful inaugural year in 2011, the Voewood arts festival returns this August bank holiday (24 - 27 August 2012) in the beautiful setting of its Grade I listed gardens with a programme of bespoke literary, musical and artistic events. Throughout the weekend, visitors can rub shoulders with their literary heroes; authors attending include Diana Athill, Giles Coren, SJ Watson and Louisa Young. In between GT pitstops on the lawn, there'll be immersive theatre, literary Read more [...]

For Sale: Lot at Heart of Downtown Ocean City

A prime piece of downtown real estate went back on the market last week. A half-acre vacant lot at the corner of Ninth Street and Wesley Avenue is listed at $3.25 million, according to owner Matt Dice. The property was formerly home to the landmark Strand Hotel and Bookers Restaurant. It fronts Ninth Street, the main route into Ocean City from the new Route 52 causeway. The city had once considered purchasing the property to add downtown parking, but in a story with a familiar end in Ocean City, Read more [...]

China OKs HK-Listed Mainland China ETF

Hong Kong’s market regulator approved a long awaited Hong Kong-listed ETF sponsored by China Asset Management that will give investors direct access to shares  listed on both the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, according to a report in the Financial Times. The new ETF, which sources familiar with the matter told FT is likely to launch in mid-July, is part of a broader effort by Chinese officials to liberalize China’s currency, banking system and its financial markets. It’s not clear Read more [...]

Mr Chudleigh, who runs Kingfisher Builders, is listed as living at a sprawling …

Businessman Michael Chudleigh, 62, was arrested at home in Rowde, WiltsMr Chudleigh, who runs Kingfisher Builders, is listed as living at a sprawling converted farm house with former business partner Francine WhaleJames Ward, 59, is fighting for his life after being blasted in the headIt is believed he was shot at his desk – with stray bullets hitting windowsMr Ward described by neighbours as a 'lovely man' who 'wouldn't hurt a fly' By Matt Blake PUBLISHED: 19:11 GMT, 2 July 2012 | Read more [...]