iNews Briefs & Community Events
Memorial Service for former Governor Thomas Russell Thursday 4 August The Government of the Cayman Islands will pay its final respects to the retired and much respected former Governor of the Cayman Islands, the late Col. Thomas Russell, CMG, CBE. The…
Cayman Islands: New partner named in Ogier’s mid-year promotions
Ogier has announced that James Heinicke, an expert in fund financing and financial services regulation, has been named a partner in the firm’s Cayman office today. Also strengthening the team are newly promoted corporate and funds specialists Jo Huckle and…
Cayman Islands’ Academy Sports Club has successful week at Schwan’s USA Cup
Academy Sports Club recently entered four teams into the Schwan’s USA Cup, managing to secure one quarterfinalist position, two semi-finalist spots, and one champion trophy at the end of the week-long tournament. The four teams entered were in the U10,…
The Editor Speaks: Abbreviations
PDQ GOT FIN You might have understood the above. It is the now the accepted abbreviated sentence, “Pretty damned quick Games of Thrones finishes”. Have you noticed on the television and media reports everything is abbreviated. Advertisers on TV use…
Cayman Islands family battles medical bills
He is a young man, just 37 years old, with a wife and six-month-old infant, but he is nevertheless embarking on the fight of his life in an expensive epic journey towards heart and lung transplants. Last week, his East…
heritage Arts programme benefits Cayman Islands community
Not only does the Heritage Arts programme play a central role in helping year six primary school students learn to appreciate Caymanian art and heritage, it has now begun extending its reach, moving further into the general community, thereby ensuring…
World breastfeeding week in the Cayman Islands
Breastfeed for a more sustainable future. This year’s World Breastfeeding Week focuses on how mothers, by breastfeeding, can play a part in achieving the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a blueprint for global commitment and…
Southern Cross Club’s Peter Hillenbrand Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award
From Isla Public Relations Hillenbrand Purchased a Failing Property on Little Cayman 20 Years Ago and Transformed it into a Beloved Resort “It was love at first sight. The Southern Cross Club and Little Cayman have been in my heart…
Women showcase the Caribbean experience in America in uptown art exhibit
By Carolina Pichardo From dna info WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — Eleven women with Caribbean roots aim to explore the conflicts in their own identities in a mixed-media show opening Friday that features a painting of a lynching and a modern take…
Royal Caribbean reports over 25% growth in second quarter earnings and updates 2016 Guidance
MIAMI, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today reported GAAP and adjusted earnings of $1.06 and $1.09, respectively, up over 25% from last year and better than expectations. Full year adjusted earnings are also expected to…