Bahamians first, but not to make the mistakes made in the Cayman Islands
WHILE “unequivocally” backing the Government’s ‘Bahamian First’ policy, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman yesterday said it had to avoid a work permit regime that “discourages industry or investment in the Bahamas”. Speaking after the Minister…
Celebrating the Queen’s Birthday
The public, government officials and award recipients will gather in front of the Legislative Assembly to officially celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 86th birthday, this Saturday, 16 June. Members of the public are invited to attend the 9:00 a.m….
Jeff Webb regrets death of young Cayman Islands footballer Gerome Graham
Mr. Jeffrey Webb, FIFA Vice President, CONCACAF President, and CIFA President, has sent us this statement in relation to the passing of Mr. Gerome Graham. “I have been advised of the passing of young Gerome Graham, and it is with…
Red Stripe Stormchaser lives up to its name
The Cayman Islands Sailing Club hosted the 4th annual Stormchaser dinghy regatta on the weekend of June 9th and 10th. The Stormchaser regatta was introduced to mark the arrival of the Hurricane season and takes place in June every year….
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism targets rich UK visitors
Wealthy Brits targeted by Cayman Department of Tourism As part of a concerted international tourism drive, the Cayman Islands’ Department of Tourism is particularly targeting wealthy tourists from the UK, reveals land investments specialists Crown World. Cayman Concierge is a…
History of Father’s Day
Story of Father’s Day Father’s Day is a beautiful festival that acknowledges and appreciates the important role played by a father in raising the child and consequently building a stronger society. Though fathers have been revered at all times by…
6th Meeting of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Ministerial Council
Fisheries Ministers of the 17 member states of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) will be meeting in The Bahamas on Friday, June 15, 2012, for their regular annual meeting aimed at charting the course ahead for the management of…
IAIS Global Seminar hosted by CIMA Starts On Monday (18)
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Global Seminar and Triennial Committee Meetings hosted by CIMA will take place at the Ritz Carlton on Monday 18th until 21st June. CIMA will host 120 delegates from around the world for the…
Allen Stanford jailed for 110 years for $7bn Ponzi
Disgraced tycoon Allen Stanford has been sentenced to 110 years in jail for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $7bn (£4.5bn). The scheme was described as one of the largest in US history. In court, Stanford…
Purple Dragon RE/MAX Scholarship Awarded
RE/MAX Cayman Islands and Purple Dragon Martial Arts were pleased to award a one year Purple Dragon Karate scholarship to Daniel Rivers, age 7 on 17th May 2012. RE/Max and Purple Dragon decided to collaborate in April to create…
