Pentagon ends ban on women in frontline combat
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has lifted the military’s ban on women serving in combat roles, potentially opening hundreds of thousands of frontline positions to women. The ruling, officially announced on Thursday, overturns a 1994 rule barring women from small…
Appleby boosts funds and finance capability with arrival of Ian Gobin
Appleby’s Cayman office has added further strength to its global funds and finance teams with the appointment of funds and finance heavy hitter, Ian Gobin, to its Cayman practice. Ian is returning to the Cayman Islands, having spent eleven years…
Antibiotic ‘apocalypse’ warning
By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News The rise in drug resistant infections is comparable to the threat of global warming, according to the chief medical officer for England. Prof Dame Sally Davies said bacteria were becoming resistant…
Cayman Premier has productive meeting with FCO Minister
Following the official visit by the Honourable Premier to the United Kingdom, His Excellency the Governor has today made the following statement: “I accompanied the Honourable Premier on her call on the Minister for the Overseas Territories, Hon. Mark Simmonds,…
Locally owned resort rewards Cayman residents
Lana Elias, a Caymanian from George Town was the lucky recipient of a “Vacation Week Overseas” the fantastic prize given to celebrate the launch of the Reef Resident Club at a recent presentation hosted by the Reef Resort Director Gaetan…
The Editor Speaks: Academic merit is the only criteria
Question: When does “academic merit” automatically mean a scholarship grant to someone who doesn’t really need it? Answer: the Cayman Islands. An internal review of college scholarships granted by the Cayman Islands Education Council has found some of the students…
Non-payment of traffic fines leads to huge hike in arrest warrants
The issuing of hundreds of arrest warrants for the non-payment of traffic fines has prompted the RCIPS to remind motorists of their responsibility when it comes to paying the fines on time. Since the new Traffic Law came into force…
15 Surprising Uses for Aluminium Foil
Katie Waldeck Around the House. 1. Prevent Paint from Dripping on your Doorknobs. Wrap doorknobs and hinges in foil. No need to remove them when you’re repainting a room. 2. Move Heavy Furniture with Ease. Line the legs with aluminum…
OMOV is not an option this time out
With the Elections Supervisor, Kearney Gomez and leader of the Opposition, Alden McLaughlin, both saying the switching of the May General Elections to single member constituencies is almost impossible, it is not going to happen. Gomez said, “It’s cast in…
Bush pulls out of CBO
The Cayman Business Outlook 2013, that was originally announced to be a face off/ head to head question and answer discussion with three of Cayman’s leading politicians, got a blow when it was announced that former premier, McKeeva Bush has…
