Royal Caribbean cuts back cruises to Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda — Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced it plans to scale back the amount of stops in Bermuda, citing reduced guest demand. The company has reportedly received feedback that its passengers want to visit other destinations, especially on…
OCG Responds to Public Statements Attributed to Jamaica Association of Contractors and Consultants (JAC)
Kingston; August 20, 2012 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has taken note of a story which appears in today’s edition of the Observer Newspaper entitled “Angry Contractors tackle OCG on Thursday”. The story indicates, among other things,…
Garvey celebrated in Jamaica
The inaugural Marcus Garvey Day in Jamaica was widely celebrated with music on the National Hero’s birthday last Friday (17). It was fitting that before the day was over, deejay Capleton, who appeared on the three main events, was recognised…
What’s Your Stress IQ? (Quiz)
by Diana Vilibert Hey worrywart: take the Care2 stress test to find out how much you know about stress and pick up tips to beat it! True or False: Stress can make you fat. Answer: TRUE. When you’re in a…
Caymanian Junior Dressage riders make USA podium
The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation were proud to be represented by two young riders at the 2012 Children of the Americas Dressage invitational (CADI) in Concord Massachusetts on the 1st and 2nd August 2012. Phoebe Serpell 12 and Anja van…
Did you know about the new types of Immigration permits available in the Cayman Islands?
The amendment to the Immigration Law has came into effect in June 2012. It introduced major changes to the immigration rules on the Island by creating a new category of permits for investors who wish to live in the Cayman…
Explosives case is adjourned until Wednesday
Defence Attorney for defendant Prasad Suresh, who imported explosive chemicals allegedly without the required paperwork, was still arguing in Summary Court last Friday (17) that Suresh’s importation was not explosives as defined under the law. Nicholas Dixey said his client’s…
Cayman Islands Tingyi reports first-half profit rise of 24%
Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. (322), the maker of “Master Kong”-branded instant noodles and beverages, reported a 24 percent increase in first-half profit on falling raw material costs. The stock rose. Net income rose to $284.4 million in the six…
Ryan’s grace period runs out for sea captains
Michael Ryan, owner of Safehaven gave a one weeks grace period until Monday (20) to the boat operators to vacate his property. The boat operators have been using the property free of charge for 25 years. Ryan wants to use…
Fidelity Fun Run Series
The 2012 Fidelity Fun Run Series will be taking place throughout September on Saturday 8th, 15th and 22nd. The Fidelity Fun Run Series is an annual series of three 2 mile runs held on successive Saturday mornings in September. An established…
