The Editor Speaks: Government television and telecom interception
I have written recently on the power of television and how it can be abused. I also wrote in August last year about my reservations regarding the broad powers the RCIPS obtained for themselves regarding the passing of the Information…
Food fans flock to Cayman Cookout
There are over 6,000 food festivals a year, but for the monied, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen has traditionally been the main event. Perhaps not for much longer. The Cayman Cookout, held Jan. 17-20, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton…
Endangered Cayman Islands Parrots and Iguanas Could Use More Shelters and Havens
By John R. Platt | Scientific American September 14, 2012 | We have heard a lot about Cayman Islands banking during this election season, but what about Cayman Islands endangered species? The three tiny islands that make up the Caymans—Grand Cayman,…
Fundraising hit for Cayman Island’s Equine Pound
On Saturday, 8 September the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) hosted a fundraising “Fun Show” to support the refurbishment of the Equine Pound at The Department of Agriculture. This is a project the CIEF is motivated to complete before the…
Expert to assist Cayman and other Caribbean leaders in getting the most and best from their teams
Global Compliance Solutions, long a leader in helping financial service providers, is pleased to announce an agreement with sought after speaker and best-selling author Tim D. Keck to host a leadership conference for managers in all industries across Cayman and…
Caribbean Development Bank hosts National Project Management Workshop in Grenada
Officials from the public sector, statutory bodies, financial institutions and other agencies in Grenada involved in the management of projects financed by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will benefit from a workshop to be hosted by the Bank in Grenada…
Grand Cayman Resort revitalises
Recently awarded the “Best Beach Resort” by Starwood Preferred guest members, Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa on Grand Cayman Island has announced a multi-million dollar resort renewal project with enhancements planned across the property. Guided by Westin standards, the oceanfront…
CIMA Announces Mandatory Online Registration for New Mutual Funds
(Grand Cayman – Friday, 14 September 2012) The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) recently announced that electronic submissions via its secure web portal, CIMAConnect will now be the only accepted method of application for registering new mutual funds. This announcement…
Get to know the New Traffic Laws:
Get to know the New Traffic Laws: electric cars, vehicle categories, illegal parking, speeding in a school zone and … Electric cars and vehicle categories While 90 per cent of the Traffic Law remains the same, there are significant changes…
Instant Visitors’ Work Visas Now Offered
Any person visiting the Cayman Islands to engage in “non-professional” work activities for up to five days can now benefit from an instant Visitor’s Work Visa (VWV) issued at the port of entry. Immigration officials note that this new option…
