Cayman Islands police steps up Operation Magpie traffic enforcement
From RCIPS Operation Magpie nets offenders, but motor vehicle accidents continue apace With the onset of the holiday season, the RCIPS has stepped up traffic enforcement as part of its Holiday Safety Initiative in an effort to combat the usual…
Bob Soto’s “Extraordinary Adventures” published
Suzy Soto, wife of the late Cayman Islands diving pioneer Bob Soto, has penned a book with love telling the “Extraordinary Adventures Bob Soto Scuba Pioneer In His Own Words”. A book signing is scheduled at Book Nook on Friday…
The Editor Speaks: CIFA statement says nothing new
How naive of me to expect something new and positive to come out of the Cayman Islands Football Association’s emergency Executive Committee meeting on Monday, 7 December 2015. Instead they are “appalled by Minister Osbourne Bodden’s statements as published in…
Coordinated response by first responders successfully saves two fishermen near Pedro Bluff, Grand Cayman
From RCIPS Around 8:30AM on Sunday, 6 December, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched emergency units to Pedro Bluff area, where a report of two persons in distress in the water had been received. Two men had been catching whelks that…
CIBC Firstcaribbean’s Walk For The Cure raises $70k for Cayman Islands Cancer Society
George Town, Grand Cayman, December 4, 2015 – Bringing to a close what has been by far its most successful ‘Walk for the Cure’ charity fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean delivered a cheque for US$70,822 to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, representing…
The fall of Jersey: how a tax haven goes bust
By Oliver Bullough From The Guardian UK Jersey bet its future on finance but since 2007 it has fallen on hard times and is heading for bankruptcy. Is the island’s perilous present Britain’s bleak future? As you approach Jersey by…
Cayman Islands University says “Start the New Year Right. Enroll Now!”
From University College of the Cayman Islands Registration for UCCI’s Spring 2016 Semester is ongoing. Beat the rush and get your preferred classes now! Review the class schedules at: http://www.ucci.edu.ky/academics/course-calendars/index.shtml and register online now at; http://sis.ucci.edu.ky/NetClassroom7/Forms/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fNetClassroom7%2fDefault.aspx until Monday, January 18….
TEN Arquitectos announced as design architects for new Cayman Islands luxury resort project
Beach Bay Land Limited (BBLL) has announced design firm TEN Arquitectos as the winner of its design competition for work on the US$250 million mixed-use luxury resort the company is building at St James Point, Grand Cayman in the Cayman…
Cayman Islands announces Christmas meat inspections
During the festive season in the Cayman Islands, residents enjoy many traditional Christmas dishes consisting of fresh local meat. Based on demand, there is usually an increase in the number of animals slaughtered during this period. The public is being…
Cayman Islands TBL Board takes holiday break; counter remains open
From Department of Commerce and Investment. The Trade and Business Licensing Board will hold its last meeting of the year on Thursday, 10 December and will resume its meetings on Tuesday, 12 January 2016, according to Board Chairman Garth Arch….
