Florida climbs down from requiring ‘international driving permit’ from foreigners
Authorities in Florida say at least some police officers will not enforce a new law requiring foreigners to carry a special driver’s licence. The law, which quietly came into effect on Jan. 1, requires non-U.S. residents to have an international…
Global HR Certification Success Story at UCCI
With more than 110 nationalities represented in the Cayman Island’s workforce, human resource (HR) professionals face many challenges in managing this diverse pool of talent. To help HR professionals meet the challenges of workforce diversity, the University College of the…
Sen. Grassley’s PR re Jack Lew and the Cayman Islands
February 8, 2013 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following comment on the revelation that Jack Lew, President Obama’s Treasury secretary nominee, had money invested in a hedge fund based at the Ugland House in the Cayman Islands, according…
Tessa Bodden to be UDP Chair says the People’s Premier
At the first public meeting of the now National United Democratic Party (UDP) held at the Four Way stop in West Bay, the Peoples Premier Bush announced that Tessa Johnson Bodden would be installed as the new party chair at…
Avoid Distracted Driving
Drivers may only use a mobile phone when their vehicles are moving, or stationary but not parked, if: The mobile phone is secured in a fixed mounting; or The mobile phone does not require touch or manipulation by the driver…
Alzheimer’s Cases Expected to Triple by 2050
The number of U.S. residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to nearly triple to 13.8 million by 2050 as aging baby boomers swell the ranks of those living with the brain-wasting disease, U.S. researchers said…
A feast for Shrove Tuesday included ‘tossed’ pancakes
By Colin Wilson Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday or Pancake Day are three of the names given to the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The expression “Shrove Tuesday” comes from the word shrive, meaning “confess.” The…
Moody’s Affirms the Cayman Islands’ Aa3 Sovereign Rating, Maintains Stable Outlook
Global Credit Research – 12 Feb 2013 New York, February 12, 2013 — Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Aa3 government bond rating of the Cayman Islands. The rating outlook remains stable. Today’s action – both the affirmation and the…
Jack Lew On His Cayman Islands Investment: “My Benefit Was Really Very Small”
By CJ Lotz BuzzFeed Staff Obama’s Treasury Secretary nominee defends himself during his confirmation hearing. President Obama’s pick for Treasury Secretary, Jack Lew, faced his confirmation hearing this morning. He responded to questions about an investment he made in the…
TCI ex-premier released, wants to ho home, governor’s reply & Sun Editor demands apology from AG
The following are stories taken from the Sun Turks & Caicos on ex- Turks and Caicos Islands premier, Michael Misick, who fled the islands when a corruption investigation was ongoing resulting in the islands being administered by the UK’s FCO…
