Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth from Cayman Islands
Is it a wasp? It looks like one Subject: Pompilidae or Mimic? Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies July 21, 2012 11:05 pm This insect emerged from a chrysalis in an office on Grand Cayman (British West Indies)…
Gratuity Rules. Are you Compliant?
Hospitality businesses are being reminded to follow the Labour Law and Regulations when collecting and distributing gratuities to employees. This comes from the Department of Labour and Pensions, which points out that hospitality employers can begin to check their compliance…
Half million dollar boat stolen from Governor’s Harbour
A 55 ft. Sea Ray luxury boat worth half a million dollars was stolen from Governor’s Harbour at approximately 10:30pm last Wednesday 18th July. The boat named “Hana” was reported as missing by the owners on Thursday 19th July, and…
Cayman Islands is the Grand Prize in Hispanic milk promotion
NEW YORK, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — “Arranca Con Energia,” the Hispanic Milk Mustache got milk? program is encouraging all Hispanic families to start their summer mornings with a good nutritious breakfast including milk and cereal, and enter to win cool…
Decriminalization of marijuana
Press statement from Belize press office Belmopan, 16th July 2012. A committee has been appointed by the Minister of National Security to evaluate and if, appropriate, make proposals for decriminalization of the possession of small portions of Cannabis Sativa (commonly…
OMOV press statement says “thank you”
PRESS STATEMENT- July 19, 2012 The One Man One Vote Group would like to sincerely thank all who came out to vote in the referendum and in particular, the 5,631 persons (65%) who voted in favour of single member constituencies featuring “One Man, One Vote”. The people can earnestly claim a strong…
Iraq attacks in Baghdad and north ‘kill 107’
A wave of bomb attacks and shootings in Baghdad, and north of the capital, has killed at least 107 people, say security and medical officials. Many of those killed were security forces – who appear to have been a prime…
CDB and Scotiabank close unprecedented transaction for funding
In what is being described as an unprecedented success, The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announce the closure of a JPY12.5B/USD103 m Interest Rate Cross Currency Swap transaction. The transaction includes funding rates on…
Your summer dates with reading!
Reading is fun! It opens a world of imagination for everyone and for some lucky student readers; it can lead to recognition and prizes! This year, the Cayman Islands Library Service along with the Ministry of Education, Training and Employment…
