Solomon Harris acts for SMP Partners as it extends its reach to the Caribbean
A Solomon Harris team lead by partner, Ian Jamieson, recently acted for Europe-based, SMP Partners Group, on its agreement to purchase RBC’s Trust Custody and Fund Administration businesses in the Caribbean. The SMP Partners Group is a leading independent trust…
Cayman Islands Premier delivers Strategic Policy Statement
From Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA, Minister for Home Affairs, Health & Culture Madam Speaker, It is once again my duty and pleasure to present to this Honourable Legislature the Government’s Strategic Policy Statement for the year 2016-2017,…
Cayman Islands Finance Minster delivers Strategic Policy Statement
From Hon. Marco Archer, JP, MLA. Minister for Finance & Economic Development Introduction Madam Speaker. The Government’s 2016/17 Strategic Policy Statement or SPS, which has just been tabled, outlines the Government’s fiscal plans, policy priorities and broad strategic outcomes for the…
The Syrian refugee crisis and the undoing of the GOP
By Frank Rich From New York Mag Most weeks, New York Magazine writer-at-large Frank Rich speaks with contributor Alex Carp about the biggest stories in politics and culture. This week: the GOP debate over Syrian refugees, Trump’s latest surge, and the…
Mike Lockwood Memorial Pirates Week Swim Meet
The Pirates Week Mike Lockwood Memorial Swim Meet took place November 19th — 22nd at the Lions Aquatic Centre; hosted by Stingray Swim Club (SSC) and attended by visiting international swimmers from New York, Agua and Texas, Team Fins; and…
CNCF 3 for 30 continues with “Fallen Angel and the Devil Concubine”
From Cayman National Cultural Foundation GEORGE TOWN, NOVEMBER 23, 2015 – In 1991, local actresses Penny Phillips and Consuelo Ebanks captivated audiences with their portrayals of colourful characters ‘Katie’ and ‘Lettie’ respectively, in the Cayman premiere of The Fallen Angel &…
Why Vanuatu could be ‘Cayman Islands of the South Pacific’
By Adrian Bishop From opp.TODAY It’s just eight months since the tiny republic of Vanuatu was devastated by the severe tropical Cyclone Pam, the second most intense storm to hit the South Pacific Ocean. Since the natural disaster in March,…
Cayman Tennis: Islands welcome Kournikova return for Legends tourney
From Digicel Sportsmax Anna Kournikova is the biggest name to confirm participation in the Cayman Islands’ 2016 instalment of Legends Tennis. The tournament, which serves off on February 5, will also feature Andy Roddick, Ashley Harkleroad, Jim Courier, Mansour Bahrami…
Cayman Thanksgiving celebrations In Europe!
From Cayman Connection UK Cayman Thanksgiving is a weekend-long celebration of Cayman’s culture, food and togetherness. This year Cayman Connection UK members are getting involved by hosting some of their own traditional Cayman meals for friends and family in Europe….
CNCF Grants for the Arts support Book Fair, Filmmakers & Musician
Artists selected to receive funding from CNCF’s September grants budget GEORGE TOWN, 2015 – Following the September Review ’15 of applications for annual grants by the CNCF Grants Committeee, the Cayman National Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the names of…