iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Caribbean party, Champion style: Usain Bolt, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh hail West Indies’ T20 win From India TV IMAGE: West Indies’ players doing the ‘Champion Dance’ New Delhi: The fantastic win of the West Indies team on Sunday is…
Cayman Islands Culture and Heritage Steering Committee formed
A Cabinet-appointed steering committee of public and private sector stakeholders is working closely with the Ministry of Culture regarding all matters relating to the development of the first National Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategic Plan. The policy will provide…
The Editor Speaks: Is this the reason why the FCO did not want the Tempura Report made public?
I must admit I have been puzzled why the Governor’s Office/FCO went to extraordinary lengths to stop the Report on Operation Tempura from being made public. Then an email was sent to me that had a plausible theory – I…
Setting up your own tax haven shell company takes 10 minutes
From Triple Hack The release today of a massive leak of tax and financial records known as the Panama Papers has shone the spotlight on how the wealthy global elite evade taxes and launder money. One of the most important…
Cayman Islands heart surgery patient supports ambulance appeal
Former Cayman 27 reporter Kevin Watler, who has recently recovered from open heart surgery, is urging everyone to support the appeal to buy a new ambulance for the Cayman Islands. Kevin is a member of Cayman Heart Fund which is…
Cayman Islands premier says cruise dock will go forward
From Seatrade Cruise News Premier Alden McLaughlin said the Cayman Islands government has decided to allow the construction of a cruise dock at George Town after weighing the environmental and economic implications. According to CaymanCompass.com, McLaughlin said talks will now…
Travelweek interviews Rosa Harris – Director of Tourism for The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
by Travelweek Group We all could use a sunny break, which is exactly what the Cayman Islands is banking on. The sun-soaked destination is enjoying record visitor numbers, a testament to its beautiful beaches, tropical weather and world-class resorts. But…
Cayman Islands’ summer promo includes island-wide deals
From Travelweek News TORONTO – The allure of the Cayman Islands is undeniable, especially now that the destination has launched its ‘Summer Only In Cayman’ promotion. Available until June 30, the promo allows visitors to save up to 50% at…
Paul Allen is redeeming himself in the Cayman Islands
By Mara Siegler From Page Six Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and the Cayman Islands Department of Environment have worked together to save the 13,800 square feet of endangered coral that was allegedly hit by the billionaire’s $162 million mega-yacht Tatoosh…
New skills for government statisticians in Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Saint Kitts and Nevis
From ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (ECLAC) SUBREGIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR THE CARIBBEAN The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) are jointly hosting a…