Virgin Islands Stamp Boom Ties Economy to Stamp Sales
A UPI report details how the British Virgin Islands rely on stamp issues for half their income, with the Santa Maria themed stamps linking Caribbean heritage to US proximity. Plans seek to boost sales via a Philatelic Bureau in Tortola and a coin-stamp collaboration featuring local imagery.
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Drug company wins appeal over prescription eyedrop case
Texas Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling in favor of Allergan Pharmaceuticals. Alba Orne used prescribed eyedrops for over a year beyond recommended duration and sought recovery against the drugmaker, which was found to have adequately warned about proper dosage. The decision limits liability to the dispensing pharmacist and retailer.
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London Becomes Center of U S Banks Surging London finance hub
American banks have expanded to 50 branches in London surpassing New York as the top U S banking center in a shift driven by Eurodollar markets. London hosts the City’s vast insurance market Lloyds and major exchanges while the eurodollar system dominates global money flows.
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State Industrial Board Alters Terms in Texas Finance
The Texas Industrial Commission reappointed Eloy Centeno of San Antonio and Gerald Brown to six year terms, replacing Warren Woodward and expanding roles in European operations. Centeno and Brown bring long public service records as they shape a more international financial stance guiding industry policy.
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Old Man Awarded Pretoria Milk Board Prize
The Milk Board in Pretoria, South Africa, grants Orlando Baragwanath a lifetime milk award. Baragwanath, aged 101, receives ongoing dairy benefits for the rest of his life.
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