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Nevis confirms first two cases of Chikungunya disease From Caribbean360 CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, Monday July 7, 2014 (NIA) – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) informed the Ministry of Health, Nevis, of two laboratory confirmed cases of Chikungunya fever on the…
The Editor Speaks: Good preschools, bad preschools. Does it matter?
I never went to a preschool. In fact, in the 1940’s in England, where I was born, it was the beginning of the end of World War II and rationing was the order of the day, there were no preschools….
The Cayman approach to corporate governance
Article by Michael Austin, Source: Cayman Finance Corporate governance refers to the systems and processes used for directing and controlling the management of an organisation. Good corporate governance is the pre-requisite for operational success and survival in today’s competitive marketplace….
“Proud of Them” Honouree Leshontae Missick
Her record of achievement to date suggests that 2014 Proud of Them recipient Leshontae Missick will overcome any obstacles she may face, on her road to serving the Cayman Islands community as a psychiatrist. As Valedictorian of the Layman E….
Cayman Islands: The Exempted Limited Partnership Law, 2014
From Conyers Dill & Pearman The Exempted Limited Partnership Law, 2014 (the “ELP Law”) came into force on 2 July 2014. The ELP Law is a major re-working of the now repealed Exempted Limited Partnership Law (2013 Revision) following extensive…
Are Europe’s banks being prosecuted – or persecuted?
By Jamie Robertson Presenter, BBC World News From BBC Even BNP Paribas cannot shrug off a $9bn (£5.1bn) fine. The bank is the fourth biggest by assets in the world and has been found guilty of violating US economic sanctions…
National Pensions Office meet with Employer Pension Plan Administrators
The National Pensions Office (NPO), a division of the Department of Labour & Pensions (DLP) recently held a meeting with representatives of the six Multi-Employer Pension Plan Administrators (MEPPA’s) to reinstitute a protocol of regular meetings and contacts between the…
DOLE: English language testing a requirement for Cayman Islands-bound OFWs
By Joel Locsin /LBG, From GMA News Filipinos seeking work in the Cayman Islands will now have to undergo an overseas English language testing as a requirement for their temporary or full work permit, the Department of Labor and Employment…
Sandy Tuason named as Executive Chef of Westin Grand Cayman
Sandy Tuason named as Executive Chef of 343-room Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – (July 8, 2014) – The culinary capital of the Caribbean is pleased to welcome Chef Sandy Tuason to…
Ninvalle optimistic of better regional fortunes
By Michael Benjamin From Kaieteur News Looks for continued unity among Caribbean territories Recently nominated to contest for an executive position on the International Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) when that organization holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November this…