Church blames families for societal breakdown
By Tanesha Mundle From Jamaica Observer Pointing to examples of social and moral decay in the country, the New Testament Church of God in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands recently launched a programme intended to reduce the incidence of divorce…
The Editor Speaks: A Cayman Pension Plan in trouble
Pensions in the Cayman Islands have been a thorny subject and the National Pensions Office (NPO) has been under fire for seemingly not doing enough diligence to protect employees. However, they now have jumped to action and have released a…
Are you ready for Sunday? CARE/BRITCAY -K9/5K
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts The 5th Annual CARE/BRITCAY -K9/5K Registration for the 5th annual K9/5K 2014 is now open! This year, our annual walk/run will take place on Sunday, February 16th @ Camana Bay. Online registration is…
Why did a healthy, young giraffe have to die at the Copenhagen Zoo?
By Ann-Marie Alcantara From Mashable A two-year-old giraffe was put down by officials at the Copenhagen Zoo in Denmark on Sunday. The decision was made to prevent inbreeding within the giraffe population at the zoo. The giraffe in question, Marius,…
Caribbean tourism sees modest visitor gains in 2013
By Gay Nagle Myers From Travel Weekly The number of Caribbean visitors increased 1.8% in 2013, a growth rate that lagged well behind most other world regions. In comparison, 2013 tourist arrivals grew 3.6% in all of the Americas, 5.4%…
NPU Cease & Desist Order against BAF Cayman Pension Plan
Cease & Desist (C&D) Order Mr. Mario E. Ebanks – Acting Superintendent of Pensions and Director of the Department of Labour & Pensions. Published 10th February 2014, 2:57pm Public Advisory – Cease & Desist (C&D) Order on new business for…
Cayman Islands trust that holds the Lakshmi family’s steel wealth
By Jim Armitage From The Independent UK Lakshmi Mittal is over his metal fatigue and that’s a boost for the global economy. But investors may have to wait for the return of the big spender Global outlook: ArcelorMittal’s debts may…
‘At Long Last ‘ – Sonia Farmer reviews Malcolm Rae’s first solo show in a decade
From Bahama islands info Observing the body of realist paintings by Malcolm Rae in his first solo show in a decade, “At Long Last”, opening at Doongalik Studios on Thursday, February 20th, viewers may wonder what they have been missing….
Acquisition International Magazine’s International Hedge Fund Awards selects Anchin
Acquisition International Magazine’s International Hedge Fund Awards Selects Anchin as “U.S. Overall Accountancy Firm of the Year” for the… Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP. (PRNewsFoto/Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP) NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2014 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ – Anchin, Block & Anchin…
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Cayman Premier thinks he did well during HARDtalk grilling Cayman’s Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin said he thinks he did well during his grilling from BBC’s Stephen Sackur on the HARDtalk programme that is currently being aired on BBC World WestStar…
