The Editor Speaks: Tragedy, anger and tears
When a tragedy occurs that involves death there are many tears shed. When it involves children the tragedy is tenfold. When it MIGHT have been avoided there is often anger and finger pointing. The blame game begins. I am referring…
Mourant Ozannes 6th annual Cayman Islands Regulatory seminar
Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes held its 6th annual Cayman Islands Regulatory seminar on Thursday 25 February 2016 at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort, West Bay Road. The Regulatory seminar, a must-attend event in local calendars,…
Cayman Islands’ 2016 Off The Beaten Track Ultra-Marathon pushes athletes to the limit
On Sunday 21st February over 450 participants took part in one of Cayman’s most extreme and competitive events on the annual race calendar, the 2016 Off the Beaten Track ultra-marathon and relay. This year pushed the participating athletes further than…
Cayman Islands Cayfilm to offer free filmmaking, screen writing and acting workshops
The organizers of the CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival, in partnership with the Cayman Media Academy, CNCF, Friends of Film and the National Gallery, will be offering free workshops for aspiring filmmakers and actors leading up to the Festival which…
The Butterfield Young Patrons’ Circle to host a special late night at the Cayman Islands National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ (NGCI) will be open for a special late night event to celebrate the international travelling exhibition EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean. Led by six dedicated committee members from the…
New genetics program to help Caribbean women minimize cancer risk
West Palm Beach, Fla. (March 8, 2016) – Caribbean women now have the ability to minimize cancer risk through a new Genetics program that can help determine whether you are at risk for certain types of cancer. The program, at…
Cayman Islands: Z99/Anytime Fitness/Generali Worldwide Health Challenge
New Year’s Health Challenge In 2015, Z99 approached Anytime Fitness to take part in a New Year’s Health Challenge. Entries from hundreds of people were submitted to Z99 over a course of 2 weeks. Only 10 participants were chosen. Those…
HMS Mersey visit to Grand Cayman
From Royal Navy Mersey arrived in George Town, Grand Cayman for a second attempt at visiting the UK Overseas Territory. With high winds and rough seas cancelling her earlier port call, Mersey returned in better weather and took full advantage…
Cayman Islands Government betters FFR ratio requirements
From Ministry of Finance and Economic Development The Cayman Islands Government has surpassed the Cash Reserves Ratio required by the Framework for Fiscal Responsibility (FFR) during the current 2015-2016 fiscal year. The Government has also met the Net Debt ratio,…
The Holness legacy and constitutional reform
By Mario Boothe From Caribbean News Now The recent general elections that gave us a electoral turnout of 47% ending in a parliamentary margin of 32 – 31 seats between government and opposition respectively, with many seats closely contested, has…