New census shows sharp decline in number of rays at Cayman’s Stingray City
By Dr Guy Harvey GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands– In mid-July, personnel from the Guy Harvey Research Institute once again collaborated with the Cayman Islands Department of Environment to conduct the annual census of the stingray population in Grand Cayman’s world…
The Editor Speaks: Travers and Miller
Two excellent statements from two diverse personalities and both respected even if you may not agree with them. Anthony Travers, former Chairman of the Board of Cayman Finance and current Chairman of the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange made this poignant…
Caymanian Artwork Presented
A Caymanian artwork handcrafted of local conch shell on a base of mahogany will be the Premier’s gift to the Jamaican people in honour of the celebrations surrounding the golden jubilee of that country’s independence. On Wednesday morning (25 July),…
Tax Evasion net tightens as Cayman Islands will share information
Now that a model agreement for international cooperation in chasing tax evaders is available to be duplicated country by country, even tax havens like the Cayman Islands will start signing up to share information that tax evaders would like to…
Summer is for Interns
The week starting Monday, 30 July, GIS Spotlight revisits summer interns, examines climate change and refocuses on hurricane preparedness. Join us as we recall how government’s summer interns are able to translate their academic skill into hands-on experience. We highlight…
It opened with a champion vibe
By Ronald Shillingford The hottest ticket in the world was for the London Olympics opening ceremony – and everyone lucky enough to be there felt blessed. The Cayman Islands team, with Kemar Hyman holding the flag, proudly strode round with…
Bermuda’s Premier hits back at Bush
(orig. “Cox hits back at Cayman Premier”) By Marcia Breen, The Royal Gazetteonline Premier Paula Cox last night accused Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush of making disparaging remarks about rival jurisdictions to cover up problems in his own country. Ms Cox…
Party Pooper, Mitt the Twit
The British media has slammed US Presidential candidate Mitt Romney for making a number of gaffes during his trip to London, with some tabloid headlines calling him a “Party-Pooper” and “Mitt the Twit.” A British newspaper headlined a story about…
The thing about perfect
By Paul McGowan* of PS Audio Perfection is an interesting concept and sometimes it serves us and sometimes it doesn’t. For example when a musician spends their life perfecting their craft to be able to play the music perfectly with…
MLA Ezzard Miller’s response to the Premier’s statement on the Budget
From Radio Broadcast Friday 27th July Good evening Caymanians and expats, these are troubling and unstable times in our beloved Cayman Islands. The Premiers announcement on Wednesday July 25 that his UDP government intends to introduce direct income based taxation…
