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Temporary measures for British passports held by British nationals in Cayman Islands Statement from the Governor’s Office: Temporary Measures for British Passports Her Majesty’s Passport Office is dealing with the highest demand for passports for 12 years and has issued…
The Editor Speaks: Lots of Cayman radio stations but to an aged music listener none play my music
We have 17 radio stations here on Grand Cayman, 4 on Cayman Brac/ Little Cayman. From that pack there must be something to listen to, something that appeals to my listening taste buds? My answer is Yes and No. At…
The Valuer Registration programme goes mandatory in the Cayman Islands
From RICS Following successful launches in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the Valuer Registration me will become mandatory in the Cayman Islands on July 31, 2014 for all members undertaking Red Book valuations. As we’ve explained around…
Maples and Calder represents the legal profession at Prospect Primary’s Annual Career Day
Each year, Prospect Primary School invites representatives from a variety of local professions to host a booth at their Career Day for students. The day allows students in years 4-6 to have a glimpse into the working world, helping to…
Brand Cayman – Leading The Global Hedge Fund Sector
By Ben Benson From Cayman Finance With three specks of land in the western Caribbean dominating the offshore hedge fund space for decades, and despite ever-competitive rival jurisdictions, Cayman remains in undisputed top spot due to a unique set of…
Caribbean broadcasters support Cayman Islands Special Olympics
As a service to local communities in the Caribbean, in 1993 the Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA) established the Community Charities Programme to assist charitable organizations nominated by the association’s Active Members or cable operators. During its existence, this…
A death by skin cancer? The Bob Marley story
From Repeating Islands Dr Cleland Gooding MD., F.A.A.D., a physician with a specialty in Skin Diseases employed by the Bahamas Government, has penned this intriguing article about Bob Marley’s failed treatment for skin cancer, which eventually progressed to the brain…
Cayman Islands ICTA’s new Managing Director named
Mr. Alee Fa’amoe, the Information and Communications Technology Authority’s (ICTA) recently-appointed Managing Director, brings to that office more than two decades of leadership in the telecommunications and professional service industries, as well as a unique blend of management and technical…
Chikungunya virus reported in Cuba amid Caribbean outbreak
By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE From News Daily Cuban health authorities confirmed six cases of the mosquito-born chikungunya virus Wednesday, the latest in a spate of Caribbean countries reporting the fever-causing disease in their backyard. The health ministry said that most…
Caribbean Export Hosts the 9th Meeting of the CARIFORUM/FCOR/OCT Task Force on Trade and Investment
Venue: THE WESTIN SEVEN MILE BEACH RESORT & SPA Date: THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2014 Opening ceremony: 08:30am – 09:30am The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) will be hosting the 9th Meeting of the CARIFORUM, the French Caribbean Outermost regions…