Oprah: Armstrong ‘did not come clean in expected way’
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has said Lance Armstrong “did not come clean in the way I expected” about claims he used performance-enhancing drugs. She did not go into details of their lengthy interview but said she had been “satisfied”…
Syria crisis: Dozens killed by Aleppo university blasts
More than 80 people have been killed by two blasts in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, activists and officials say. The explosions reportedly struck an area between the University of Aleppo’s halls of residence and the architecture faculty on…
Formal publication of Special Report to parliament
Formal publication of Special Report to parliament concerning the posture of the cabinet with respect to lawful requisitions of the OCG Kingston; January 15, 2013 – The Office of the Contractor-General’s (OCG) Special Report concerning the posture of the Cabinet…
Stockholm train crashed into apartments ‘by cleaner’
A cleaning woman stole an empty commuter train in a suburb of Stockholm and crashed it into a house, injuring herself, Swedish officials say. The four-carriage train was driven out of the depot for about a mile until it jumped…
The Editor Speaks: Turtle Farm’s annual report does not make for happy reading
It is unfortunate that the latest Annual Report of the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm (CITF) coincides with an imminent visit from the International Media Manager of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). Neena Dhaun will be with…
Caribbean real estate market makes push for international appeal
By Chad Clinton Communications Manager, Americas (RICS) Although the Caribbean has long been seen as a place to soak up the sun, in recent years there has been a surge in interest in from large US corporations and foreign investors…
C4C wants a UK Town Council type government for Cayman
Over sandwiches, sodas and water, the Coalition For Cayman (C4C) met members of Cayman’s media on Tuesday (15) to present their picture of what the C4C is about and to answer questions. James Bergstrom, chairman of the C4C, gave a…
Lasting Protection for Children
The Children Law (2012 Revision) and its accompanying Regulations seek to protect children, their well-being and their individual rights. The Department of Children and Family Services together with the Ministry of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing along with other stakeholders…
CISPA Supports Maths in Government Schools
Since the start of this academic year, the Ministry of Education has introduced a programme called Maths Recovery in Government Primary Schools. Maths Recovery allows teachers to diagnose children’s difficulties and to provide intense individual support. The training also enables…
Cayman Islands Master Fund Registration Update
As anticipated by our client update of 17 February 2012, the legislation aimed at the registration of master entities in a master/feeder structure has been revised, expanding the scope of the registration requirement. Changed Definition of “Master Fund” The Mutual…
