In the Caribbean, celebrating women takes more than a day
From CaribFlame The Caribbean joined the international community in marking International Women’s Day March 8, but for many countries the observance will continue. In Dominica, rights groups say they will continue to lobby for tougher sentences for those convicted of…
Cayman Islands Governor to set up independent review of police action in relation to the five people missing at sea
In light of public concerns about the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) response to reports of five people missing at sea, the Commissioner of Police, Mr David Baines, has requested that the Governor set up an independent review. Mr…
Cayman Islands lawyer clarifies stamp duty law
Further to our story published March 3 2016 “Cayman Islands lawyer inquiry regarding collection of stamp duty for unregistered leases” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-lawyer-inquiry-regarding-collection-of-stamp-duty-for-unregistered-leases/ Peter Polack has clarified the Cayman Islands Stamp Durty Law Section 20 (4) (2013 Revision). Polack says: “Stamp duty…
iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
More Cuban migrants land in Cayman Brac From Cayman Islands Immigration Department Seven male Cuban migrants landed in Cayman Brac around 8:30am today. Immigration officials have begun migrant reception and detention protocols. This brings the number of Cuban migrants in…
Maples and Calder promotes Underwater Robotics Programme in Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Maples and Calder announced today their partnership with The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) to present The Cayman Islands SeaPerch Challenge 2016 on Saturday, 12 March at the Grand Cayman Beach Suites. The…
Finding a perfect match using underground insight from the Cayman Islands
From University of Manchester We all want to improve our chance of having a great date, but when it comes to radiocarbon dating, incompatibly of a poor sample can result in a failed pairing with a familiar technique. The job…
The Editor Speaks: Why don’t we have an Independent Police Complaints Commission?
One of our stories today features a report from the United Kingdom’s Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) that said a better system for recording the use of force by police in England and Wales is needed to improve public perception….
UK: Police use of force needs recording better, IPCC says
From BBC A better system for recording the use of force by police in England and Wales is needed to improve public perception, the police watchdog has said. The Independent Police Complaints Commission says people think force is used more…
Cayman Islands: CUC Track & Field Championships this weekend
The Cayman Island Athletic Association (CIAA) in partnership with Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) present the 2016 CUC Youth & Junior CARIFTA Track & Field Championships on Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. This year’s event…