The Editor Speaks: Everyone needs Hope
In an Editorial I wrote on January 2nd 2014 “HOPE. A new year and a new beginning” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/the-editor-speaks-hope-a-new-year-and-a-new-beginning/, I wrote about Cayman Premier Alden McLaughlin’s New Year message in which he said he truly believed “the future of these…
Nominations for Heroes Day now open
Starting today, 1 September 2014, the public will be able to nominate their health services heroes for the 2015 National Heroes Day Awards. Throughout the month, individuals can put forward the names of persons who have contributed to the development…
New Heavy Equipment Import Policy
Persons or companies considering importing heavy equipment are reminded that there is a formally-established policy for so doing. The Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) has outlined these import procedures in a new document which relates to the importation…
Tai Chi
By Jackie Balls I hope you are having a fabulous summer! Hope you are having a fabulous summer! Please read and share with your family and friends as practicing this art has amazing results. Both Carol Ann [Balls] and I…
Trade & Business Licence fees reduced for small-business owners in Cayman Islands
By Angela Piercy From Cayman Islands Government The cost of trade and business licensing fees will be significantly reduced for micro- and small-business owners, under Government’s commerce incentives for 2014/2015. Announced during the 2014 Budget Debate, the reductions will come…
Maples Fund Services acquires Vistra Fund Services’ Hong Kong and Singapore offices
Acquisition further expands fund administration presence in Asia Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (1 September 2014): Maples Fund Services is acquiring the Hong Kong and Singapore operations of Vistra Fund Services (“Vistra FS”). The acquisition further expands the presence of Maples…
Supporting youth empowerment through private sector investment
By Stefan Wright From IDB PCSC and Caribe TourWayne Beecher, MIF Senior Specialist; Stefan Wright, Lead Investment Officer; Keefa Harris, Intern; Cynthia Hobbs, Education Senior Specialist; Hans Schulz, Vice President for the Private Sector. An IDB team comprised of Mr….
Will Disney take ‘Pirates 5’ Down under using ‘20,000 Leagues’ tax incentive?
By Kevyn Cortez from Movie News Guide An early 2015 shoot for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which will be film in Australia, is being considered by Disney. However, due to Australia pushing for legislation allowing…
Woman on a mission: Akron native finds purpose, joy in Caribbean
By Paula Wolf From LANCASTER ONLINE You could say Jes Crills has a mission in life. The 22-year-old from Akron — who grew up in a family that took mission trips in the U.S. and overseas — is in the…
Ebola vaccine will do little for current crisis
From Daily Beast The National Institute of Health announced today that human trials of the Ebola vaccine will begin next week. But it won’t be ready in time for the West Africa’s crisis. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
