The Editor Speaks: No power. No work.
Our reliance on power is almost 100%. That was brought home today when we lost power this morning just after 10:30 and were without the unseen but magical substance called electricity until around 2pm. It did remind me briefly of…
Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for the UK for Cayman Islands nationals
From 31 May 2015, the UK Government will begin to issue Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for Cayman nationals travelling to the UK for more than six months. A BRP is a credit card sized card (see images), which shows a…
Cayman Islands Wyndham Reef Resort management undertake Labour Law training
GRAND CAYMAN (April 14, 2015) To ensure understanding and compliance with local laws, management at the Wyndham Reef Resort Grand Cayman recently attended a training course on Cayman’s Labour Laws, presented by the Department of Labour and Pensions. The Department’s…
Nova Southeastern University to name newest Oceanographic Center Building for Guy Harvey
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Since Guy Harvey, Ph.D. has supported, and continues to support NSU in scholarship, research and the conservation of marine life, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has named its newest research facility the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center. The…
Cayman Islands to recommend persons for Queen’s New Year Honours 2016
Members of the public have until 13 May 2015 to recommend royal honours for persons who have made outstanding contributions to Caymanian society. Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick invites members of the public to put forward names for Her…
How to recover assets concealed offshore
From OffshoreAlert Contrary to popular belief, it IS possible for creditors to locate, freeze and seize assets that debtors hold through offshore accounts – it just takes a lot of effort and expertise. At next month’s OffshoreAlert Conference, an attorney…
Cayman Islands premier outlines civil service changes likening EY Report as a ’toolkit’
Press Conference held on Monday 13th April, 2015. On the Panel o Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Premier o Hon. Franz Manderson, Deputy Governor o Ms Mary Rodrigues, Chief Advisor, Strategic Reforms o Kieran Stigant , Special Advisor to the Premier The…
Cayman Islands Boundaries Commission seeks public input
Members of the public can soon share their thoughts on the Cayman Islands’ upcoming, historic transition to single member constituencies with members of the Electoral Boundaries Commission. Beginning Tuesday 21 April 2015, Commissioners have planned a series of meetings across…
Local Cayman Islands dive operator honoured at Beneath the Sea show
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 13 April, 2015 – Dive hotelier and enthusiast Keith Sahm, General Manager of the award winning Sunset House hotel and Sunset Divers, has been recognized with a prestigious award at the 2015 Beneath the Sea show….
Financing of Cayman take privates
By Rupen Shah From Appleby Recently there have been an increasing number of companies listed in the USA with their main operations in China been taken private by their founders. Invariably these listed companies are incorporated in the Cayman Islands….