The Editor speaks: New pension bill aimed at greater compliance. Will it?
Last month Tara Rivers, Cayman Islands Employment Minister, launched her new Pension Bill that included administrative fines and letters of compliance. The retirement age was raised to 65 (thus making it harder for those seeking jobs) and increased the amount…
Christian Dyer, DART Cayman Islands Minds Inspired scholar
Christian Dyer, a 2015 Minds Inspired scholar studies at Cayman Prep and High School (CPHS). Christian excels academically with A and A* grades in all his core subjects. Christian wants to maintain A and A* grades in the upcoming academic…
Cayman Islands Governor swears in two Court of Appeal judges
Two Court of Appeal judges were sworn in by Acting Governor Franz Manderson on Wednesday (8 July): Justices Sir Richard Field and the Hon. Dennis Morrison. Both new appointees, who began hearing cases this week, are non-resident judges, serving as…
Cayman Islands police remind the public to lock their doors due to continued burglaries
From RCIPS Due to a steady rate of burglaries around the island despite increased police patrols and arrests, the RCIPS reminds residents to secure their apartments and homes and lock their windows and doors, including during the day. Over the…
Cayman Islands: Cayman Finance welcomes new Opt-In AIFMD regime
Today (Fri 10) two draft bills (the “Bills”) were published by the Cayman Island’s Government which make certain amendments to the Mutual Funds Law (“MFL”) and Securities Investment Business Law (“SIBL”). The Bills are designed to put in place two…
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Cayman Islands: CCMI hosts new summer lecture series with NOAA AOML Oceanographers
This summer, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute will be diving into a new outreach initiative with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. From June through August, AOML researchers will give a series of talks…
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iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events NWDA Visit to Cayman Brac Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) will be available to meet with Employers and Job Seekers, and assist with online registrations, resume preparation and other job search activities. Wednesday 15th July…
Alan Grayson staffer named as director on two of his Cayman Island hedge funds
By Phil Ammann From Saint Peters Blog Carla Coleman, a staffer in Alan Grayson’s congressional office, is also listed as a director of the U.S. Senate candidate’s controversial Cayman Island hedge funds. First reported by Joe Schoffstall of the Washington…
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Take Action. Take Part. Petition “Do not dredge in the Cayman Islands” has 4,400 signatures
Sea Save Foundation strives to protect our oceans by raising awareness about the beauty of marine ecosystems and their fundamental importance to human survival. We seek solutions, advance public policy, and drive advocacy. about the petition The Grand Cayman Islands…
3 Young ladies study Cayman Islands Government media
Three summer interns are steeping themselves in the communications profession this summer, during attachments with Government Information Services (GIS). The young women have engaged in writing press releases, photography, and administrative work for the Cayman Islands Gazette and videography for…
