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The islands that want tourists as well as fish
2020-08-06 01:28:30| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The Faroe Islands are trying to reduce their dependence on fishing industries.
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Hebridean Islands whisky industry launches virtual tastings to raise spirits
2020-04-29 17:14:46| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
A group of businesses on the Scottish Hebridean Islands have clubbed together to launch a virtual whisky tasting for the community.
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River Island's Harpenne brand permanently closes
2020-04-17 12:27:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Online clothing brand Harpenne, which is owned by UK high street retailer River Island, has permanently closed less than a year after its launch.
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Cayman Islands Considers Ban on Single-use Plastics
2020-02-25 09:00:00| Waste Age
The legislation, which is slated to take effect in 2021, would ban items like single-use shopping bags, plastic straws and plastic cotton swabs.
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EU puts Cayman Islands on tax haven blacklist
2020-02-18 23:52:51| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
It is the first UK overseas territory to be named and shamed by the EU for not cracking down on tax abuse.