FDA examining antibacterial soaps, body washes
By Saundra Young, CNN The FDA says there’s no evidence antibacterial washes are better than soap and water Some data shows there may be long-term health risks from exposure Hand sanitizers and wipes are not covered by the proposed rule…
Christmas party for seniors
All seniors are invited to the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Seniors Christmas lunch party on Boxing Day, Dec. 26. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church hall on Grand Cayman,…
Young teen, born addicted to cocaine, sentenced for robbery conviction
A 16 year old boy, who was 15 at the time of his offence, was sentenced to three and a half years in HMP Northward on Wednesday 11th December by High Court Judge Charles Quin. The boy already had committed…
Harbinger closes re-insurance treaty with Bankers Life
Harbinger Group Inc. Announces Front Street Re Reinsurance Treaty with Bankers Life Insurance Company NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 18, 2013– Harbinger Group Inc. (“HGI”, NYSE:HRG) today announced that Front Street Re (Cayman) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HGI, has closed a…
Silent Auction Christmas Cake Fundraiser!
A wonderful volunteer and very talented cake maker has donated her time, skill and ingredients to bake a Christmas cake with a difference for CARE to auction off. Are you still madly planning your Christmas parties and dinners? Why not…
Caribbean Cuisine
David’s Deep Blue Restaurant David’s Deep Blue Restaurant at the Morritt’s Resort offers elegant dining in East End, with a breathtaking location right on the beach. Chef Remy Azavedo, well-known in Cayman for his delicious world cuisine fusion, is now…
Application Dates for the Ministry of Education’s Scholarship Programme
Applicants must apply online for all scholarships, only during the specific periods for the respective scholarships; Overseas Applications 18 December 2013 – 15 February 2014 Local Applications 1 March – 30 April 2014 The online application programme is available…
British Virgin Islands signs FATCA type IGA with UK
Article by Tim Clipstone, Michael Gagie, Matthew Gilbert, Philip Ireland and Kieran Walsh FromMaples &Calder On 28 November 2013, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the United Kingdom, via an Exchange of Letters amending their existing 2008 Tax Information Exchange…
Chatterbox announce appointment of Clinical Psychologist
We are delighted to have attracted Grace Ranke to our team of therapist and educators. She is a Clinical Psychologist, who has been working in a world-renowned specialist clinic for clients with Autism Spectrum Conditions in Australia and is excited…
ITA donates PHP 450,000 to WV’s emergency relief efforts in Philippines
Investors Trust Assurance (ITA) Donates PHP 450,000 to World Vision’s (WV) Emergency Relief Efforts in the Philippines GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — During this time of year, full of gift-giving and celebrating with loved ones, we must remember those affected…