MALTA: Green MEP claims ‘serious conflict of interest’ on the part of MFSA’s Bannister
From Independent Malta Green MEP Sven Giegold, member of the Banking Union Working Group of the European Parliament and former rapporteur for the establishment of ESMA, has written to the chairs of the European Supervisory Agencies (EBA, ESMA, Eiopa) and…
Where Bieber & billionaires go to chill
The Caribbean Island Where Bieber & Billionaires Go To Chill By IONA GOULDER From Amuse This is why the super-rich are flocking to this Antiguan idyll Seclusion, escapism, a sense of being miles away from the rest of the world…what…
Cayman Islands: Project Future Update Report May 2016
FOREWORD BY The Premier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP In November 2015, the Deputy Governor and I launched Project Future, establishing a comprehensive and far-reaching programme of public sector reform that will drive efficiency, improve the effectiveness of public services and…
Cayman Islands Planning Ministry unveils plans to reduce Postal Service subsidy
Strategic assessment paves way for Business Case Development to drive future change Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (8 June , 2016) Options to improve the commercial viability of the Cayman Islands Postal Service and reduce its future reliance on Government subsidies…
The Museums Association of the Caribbean to be hosted at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION OF THE CARIBBEAN 27th Annual General Meeting and Conference 9-11 October 2016 National Gallery of the Cayman Islands The Essential Museum – Redefining the role of the cultural and heritage sector for 21st century audiences. The National Gallery…
Voters in Bahamas say “no” to gender equality changes in Constitution
From Caribbean360 NASSAU, Bahamas, Wednesday June 8, 2016 – Bahamians have rejected changes to the Constitution that the government had said were aimed at ensuring gender equality in citizenship matters, with the majority voting “no” in yesterday’s referendum. Official results…
Saskatoon man remembers special meeting with Muhammad Ali [in Cayman Islands]
By CKOM News June 7, 2016 – 9:55am Muhammad Ali has a special place in the heart of one Saskatoon man. Wes Dennis is originally from the Cayman Islands, where his dad owned a bar. He recalls meeting the legendary…
CIBC FirstCaribbean Insurance Agency launched in St. Lucia
St. Lucians now have a new option for insurance! On Thursday June 2nd, CIBC FirstCaribbean announced a partnership with Massy United Insurance that enables the provision of home and motor insurance through CIBC FirstCaribbean Insurance Agency to its customers. The…
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas will be sold to Thomson Cruises
TUI Group announced acquisition of “Legend of the Seas” from Royal Caribbean International by Thomson Cruises based in UK TUI UK & Ireland is set to acquire the 63.000 tonne cruise ship through its Thomson Cruises subsidiary directly from its…
Kingdom Law proposal debated with Dutch Caribbean delegates
From The Daily Herald On the table was the initiative Kingdom Law proposal of Member of the Second Chamber Roelof van Laar of the Labour Party PvdA to restrict the use of General Measures of the Kingdom Government (“Algemene Maatregel…