Australian government wants to know why Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft charge more
By Meghan McDonough — Digital Trends If you’ve ever visited a foreign country or even stumbled upon the UK or Australian branch of a retailer’s website, you’ve probably noticed that all of the prices are different. Australians are finally asking…
Cayman Moves toward Enhanced Corporate Governance
The Cayman Islands Government has voiced its support for a survey commissioned by the country’s regulator, which will provide industry input into legislative proposals, and regulatory standards and policies, that are intended to enhance corporate governance. The survey complements the…
Scans reveal intricate brain wiring
By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent, BBC News, Boston Scientists are set to release the first batch of data from a project designed to create the first map of the human brain. The project could help shed light on why some…
Lady Gaga cancels US tour to undergo
Sean Michaels guardian.co.uk Two days after postponing part of her US tour, Lady Gaga has called off all remaining concert dates to undergo surgery. The singer will be treated for a labral tear in the hip, requiring “strict down time…
Allen Stanford victims sue Antigua Government for ‘participating’ in Ponzi scheme
Victims of Allen Stanford’s multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme are suing the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for its alleged participation in the fraud. For more on this story go to: http://1my.r.mailjet.com/redirect/sfsqtncsqpqxnvbmdj6s21/www.offshorealert.com/errol-cort-leroy-king-lester-bird-corruption-antigua-lawsuit.aspx Earlier story in June 2011 from Caribarena Antigua Lawsuit…
Financial advisors flock to Cayman Islands after visa concessions
From emigrate.co.uk New visa concessions which came into law in September last year have resulted in a rush by financial advisers to take up residence in the Caymans. Up to 1,000 more FAs have arrived in the Caymans than arrived…
Cayman Islands: Beware Of Unwanted Side Effects From Side Letters
Article by Bryan Hunter and Tanya Kozak from Appleby, 18 February 2013 Side letters are additional agreements that set out terms that supplement or modify the terms of the offering memorandum, subscription agreement or constitutional documents of the fund. Such…
OBITUARY OF GERTRUDE LAURIE “QUEENIE” BODDEN
SEPT. 16TH 1914 – FEB 8TH 2013 Gertrude Laurie Bodden, nee Panton was born on the 16th of September 1914 to Albert and Effie Panton. She was their last child and only girl. Preceding her were five brothers, Ashford, Bertie,…
The Editor Speaks: Will Cayman ever get an environmental minster who actually cares?
Seemingly, every Cayman Islands Minister for the Environment taking that responsible position for a long time now has been dragging their feet on every proposal put forward by the Department of the Environment (DoE). What is worse, the present minister,…
RFA Wave Knight to visit Grand Cayman
The Naval Support Ship RFA WAVE KNIGHT will arrive in Grand Cayman on 21 February for a 4 day visit during her deployment to the region on Atlantic Patrol Tasking North (APT(N)). This is a year round commitment to the…
