The Editor Speaks: The “Over-Throwers cry “Foul”
“It is ironic that those who have created the current instability in government, either by crossing the floor or inveigling others to do so, now fear the outcome of the democratic process of elections. They must ask themselves why”. Those…
Evelyn McTaggart is Cayman Islands DG’s November Awardee
The Deputy Governor’s Award for November 2015 goes to Evelyn McTaggart for being Most Flexible and Willing to Assist. The Employee of the Month is part of the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme which was developed as an internal scheme to…
Dart Realty (Cayman) opens newest office building at Camana Bay
Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd. celebrated the official opening of its latest building, 18 Forum Lane, last night with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the Honourable Wayne Panton, Minister for Commerce, Finance and Environment, and members of the Camana Bay…
Cayman Islands Taste of Cayman 2016 draws thousands of foodies
By all accounts the 2016 Taste of Cayman Food & Wine Festival, held on Saturday, 23 January at the Festival Green, Camana Bay, was deemed a success. Over four thousand visitors and locals attended the Festival, which is the major…
Cayman Islands primary students soar
Once again, primary school students from the Cayman Islands have revealed their rich talent in storytelling. Out of 66 students aged 7 to 11 years from local primary schools who entered the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean 7020’s fourth annual…
Letter from Brussels: A simmering conflict [Cayman Islands on one side]
BY JEREMY WOOLFE From I&PE Conflict continues to simmer over the issue of passport rights for non-EU-domiciled hedge funds across the EU. On one side are global financial reformers while, on the other, are hedge funds, centred on the interests…
Caribbean fights to shield its US$29 bn tourism industry from Zika Highlights — 30
By Adele Ramos From Amandala, Belize BELIZE CITY, Wed. Jan. 27, 2016–The countries surrounding Belize have all reported confirmed cases of the Zika virus, and so have four of our CARICOM sister nations. In fact, Belize is one of only…
Increase in values drives [Cayman Islands] Carlisle Trust
From Irish Independent By Gordon Deegan The property group established by one of Ireland’s largest developers, the late John Byrne, recorded a gain of €7.6m in 2014, new figures show. The Co Kerry native died in October 2013 aged 93,…
Monyque Brooks Crowned Miss Cayman Islands 2016
From Angelopedia Monyque Brooks was crowned as Miss Cayman Islands by the outgoing titleholder, Tonie Chisholm Delgadillo in the glistening coronation gala held on January 30’ 2016 after beating 7 other crown contenders at the Lions Centre, George Town, Grand…
UK News Suicide: ‘World’s best chef’ Benoit Violier found dead in his home
By JOHN SHAMMAS From Daily Mirror UK The world-renowned chef is best known for running Switzerland’s prestigious Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville A man known as the world’s best chef has been found dead at his home in an apparent…
