NCVO raise over $128,000
At the National Council for Voluntary Organisation’s (NCVO) annual Radio/Telethon last Saturday 2nd November the event raised $128,170. Even though the organiser’s had set a target of $140,000 the NCVO Chief Executive officer, Janice Wilson, said she was “very delighted”…
Maples and Calder facilitates interview training for students
Maples and Calder is committed to supporting the Islands’ youth and guiding them towards a path of success. This year the firm expanded its reach by providing scholarship interview training for five local high school students. The mock interviews were…
Chamber asks its members if they support Sunday trading
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce has sent out the following questionnaire to their members seeking their views on Sunday Trading: For many years, merchants and businesses have been at odds about whether the Sunday Trading Law is being enforced…
Cayman Airways Spikefest almost here
The 2013 Cayman Airways Spikefest indoor volleyball competition is almost upon us. The competition is scheduled for this weekend from Friday Nov. 8th to Sunday 10th, at the University College of the Cayman Islands Sir Vassel Johnson multipurpose hall. The…
Is the “M” Storm Forming ??
Blog From Isabel Cerni Caribbean Hurricane Network Sun Nov 3 2013 By the looks of it, and from what I heard this morning, I would say “yes”! There is a 10% chance of this system, which has been dumping flooding…
Rare solar eclipse in [Caribbean], America, Europe and Africa
From BBC A rare solar eclipse allowing a view of the Sun that is totally or partially blocked by the Moon has taken place. It was first visible in the southern United States, before sweeping east across the Atlantic Ocean…
Cayman Islands: Madoff directors “Vindicated” by English High Court
Article by Ian Huskisson and Anna Peccarino, From Travers Thorp Alberga This important case confirms that it is not a breach of duty for a director to “defer” to the views of others, nor does a director have to resign…
Mexico to provide football training for Grenada
From Stabroek News GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC- The Grenada Football Association (GFA) and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have signed a cooperation agreement on the margins of the recent CONCACAF Sports Summit held here. President of the GFA, Cheney…
CUC announce net earnings of $6M
CUC Announces Third Quarter Results for the Period Ended September 30th, 2013 Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. is listed for trading in United States dollars on the Toronto Stock Exchange GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Nov. 1, 2013 /CNW/ – Caribbean Utilities…
Proud Awards continue to highlight youth
The second round of the Proud of Them initiative shone a spotlight on the achievement of 12 new recipients yesterday (Thursday October 31, 2013). The new awardees are: Name Category District Age Abigail Stoddart Academics WB 21 Kimone…
