Cayman Thanksgiving 2013 Message from Premier
Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin MBE, JP, MLA Two years ago we began a new tradition in the Cayman Islands – Cayman Thanksgiving – and set the weekend of the first Sunday in December as a time to celebrate, with activities…
Cayman Marathon Sunday (1) and list of road closures
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon 2013 is almost here. SUNDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2013, at 5:00am. If you want to take part there is still time, but only just. Registration for the 2013 Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay…
The Editor Speaks: Why were the alleged bank robbers even brought to court?
Was the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) too eager to prosecute because of the high profile nature of the robbery? The robbery of a premier bank right in the heart of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands…
Flu Vaccine Still Available
So far about 1,400 persons have taken up the offer of a free flu vaccination from the Health Services Authority (HSA). The public can get the flu vaccine at any time between 2pm and 4pm weekdays when they visit any…
Bill of Rights and the system of releasing prisoners on licence.
Ms. Natalya O’Prey, MBE, Head of Member Development and Practice at the England and Wales Parole Board conducted a two day workshop on how the Cayman Island’s Bill of Rights affects the parole system. Ms. O’Prey, in her previous role…
All US presidents are descendants of King John
From The Mind Unleashed 12-Year-old discovers all US presidents are direct descendants of King John of England What do Barack Obama, Thomas Jefferson, George W. Bush and the other past U.S. presidents have in common? Besides holding the coveted title…
Blacktower expanding into Caribbean, LatAm markets with Cayman office
By Helen Burggraf , Contributing Editor, International Adviser The UK- and Gibraltar-based Blacktower Group is expanding into the Caribbean and Latin American markets, with the establishment of an office in the Cayman Islands. The company has obtained a Securities and…
Garage Sale Fundraiser for CARE
The CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Garage Sale is taking place next Saturday, 7th December. By going to: http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103830874791-661/garagesaledec.pdf you can download a flyer to share in your office. CARE are also in need of ‘stuff’ for their garage…
Carne’s Cayman Islands expands fund directors’ team
From The Asset Carne has appointed Laren Gillespie to its team of Cayman Islands independent fund directors. He joins the firm as the firm continues to see increasing demand for its brand of independent fund governance and oversight from fund…
Law & Apple: Man claims he invented smartphone, court disagrees
By Adrian Hoppel From Mac Life An electrical engineer filed a lawsuit against Apple in California, claiming that he invented the smartphone and Apple was infringing on his idea. The jury sided with Apple, but it wasn’t as clear-cut as…
