VC Investors Unfazed by Cleantech’s Growing Pains
By Glen Martin, The Financialist Despite recent market setbacks, many investors, especially venture funds, remain confident that cleantech and renewable energy’s long-term prognosis for growth and profits remains strong. Three years ago, cleantech – particularly energy-related cleantech – was all…
Jamaican International Soprano born in UK performing in Cayman Islands
October 21, 2012 International Soprano singer, Abigail Kelly, from the UK with both Jamaican parents is coming to the Cayman Islands to perform at two charity concerts by an invitation from St. George’s Anglican Church, George Town, Grand Cayman. Abigail…
Maples and Calder Grants Three Legal Scholarships
Maples and Calder (“Maples”) announced today that it has granted its 2012 legal scholarships to Joseph Jackson, Jessica Kong and Renee Lindo. Joseph Jackson and Jessica Kong are 2012 graduates of the Cayman Islands Law School, where they attained their…
Bona Fide – Cayman (Easy Listening Package)
Bona Fide – Cayman (Easy Listening Package) – cover songs by Jason Mraz, Des’ree, Colbie Caillat Bona Fide – Cayman is a local Cayman Islands band performing excellent music fully live island-wide for public events, weddings, private corporate events and…
Obama’s pension includes Chinese and Cayman investments
President Barack Obama and his supporters continue to slash at Gov. Mitt Romney for keeping some of his private-sector wealth overseas, even though the president’s Illinois pension is also invested in Chinese companies and a fund in the Cayman Islands….
Cops say cellphone complacency is creeping in
Senior police officers, who were initially encouraged by the public’s response to the new Traffic Law, are concerned that drivers are now becoming complacent, particularly when it comes to cellphone driving. It’s been one month since the implementation of the…
Chinese producer of mica powder files application for TWSE listing
China Crystal New Material Holdings Co Ltd, a mica powder producer in China, has filed an application with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) for a primary listing on the main board. The company, which is registered in the Cayman Islands,…
Sun rises in East, retires in West for expats
By Hugh Dent FMT News For overall expat experience and lifestyle, first came the Cayman Islands followed by Thailand, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico and Switzerland. Asia is fast becoming a top destination for professional people and executives who go abroad…
Jimmy Savile: BBC Newsnight editor steps aside over claims
The Newsnight editor responsible for dropping a report into claims Jimmy Savile sexually abused people is stepping aside, the BBC has said. Peter Rippon’s move is for the duration of an inquiry into Newsnight’s handling of the planned report last…
Star Trek captains boldly go to London convention
The UK’s first official Star Trek convention for more than a decade has brought together all five captains from across the TV show’s 50-year history. BBC News was there to witness the occasion. A Star Trek convention is pretty much…
