Cayman Islands’ prison drone already fruitful
On April 13, 2016, during a routine drone surveillance training operation at HMP Northward, two males carrying nap sacks were spotted leaving the area surrounding the prison through the bushes. The Bodden Town Police Station was alerted and responded quickly. Staff…
Cayman Islands celebrates Alcohol Awareness Month
One of the best ways to help kids avoid issues with alcohol and drugs is to talk with them. During the month of April the National Drug Council, along with organisations around the world will focus its efforts on Under…
Caymanian lawyer admitted to Cayman Islands Bar
Ogier’s Paul Ebanks has been admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar. Paul, an Associate in Ogier’s investment funds and corporate practice, joined Ogier in 2014 as an Articled Clerk and completed his legal training with the firm. Ogier’s regional managing…
Columbia: Kids Sea Camp in Grand Cayman at Lighthouse Point w/ DiveTech
From evensi June 18, 2016 at Scuba diving family vacations in Columbia, SC. Join host Woody Tinsley in Grand Cayman for a one of a kind Kids Sea Camp week. This is our first year at Lighthouse Point and we…
Fifa corruption scandal: US releases three guilty plea transcripts
Agence France-Presse From The Guardian UK US judge released the transcripts from three prominent defendants in which they expressed regret and suggested that bribery in the organization was widespread ‘I abused my position to obtain bribes and kickbacks for my…
Cayman Islands Automatic Exchange of Information Update – April 2016
By Tim Clipstone, Christopher Capewell, Tim Dawson, Tim Frawley, Patrick Head, Martin Livingston, Alasdair Robertson, Tahir Jawed, Andrew Quinn, Richard Grasby, Harjit Kaur, Michael Gagie From Maples Unless otherwise stated, capitalised terms used herein shall have the meaning given to them…
Clarien Bank receives $12.6m cash injection
By Jonathan Kent, Business Editor From Royal Gazette Clarien Bank is to receive a cash injection of $12.6 million from its sole shareholder Edmund Gibbons Ltd and a Canadian private-equity firm. The investment will enable Clarien to exceed the tougher…
Chances of La Niña increase as 2016 hurricane season approaches
By Kimberly Miller From Weather Plus The chances that the global weather pattern christened La Niña will take hold by early fall were increased last week to 70 percent, foreshadowing a hurricane season that for the first time in years is…
REMITTANCES EXPLAINED: How funds are transferred across borders, and why digital is poised to disrupt this century-old industry
By Evan Bakker From Business Insider Over the past few centuries, the world has become increasingly globalized. Immigrants are pouring into developed countries like the US, where many jobs pay higher rates than in their home markets. As migrants shuffle…
ONE Music project
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Finally! After nearly a year of work the ONE Music project is ready. And it turned out great. In fact, it’s is the single best demo disc I have in my library – bar…