No more hiding company ownership in Cayman, Virgin Islands
From The Rakyat Post LONDON, 20 Dec 2016: A cross-party group of 81 UK lawmakers said they backed a legal amendment which would force the UK’s overseas territories to publish the names of the true owners of companies, in an…
Cayman Islands Communications Authority establishes truth in advertising guidelines for consumers and customers
The Information & Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) has established Truth In Advertising Guidelines (TAG) in an effort to assist its licensees with their marketing activities and help consumers understand better what they should expect and accept as truth in the…
Cayman Islands HSM expands with Head of Private Client & Trusts
The HSM Group is growing and is enhancing its legal services with a new Head of Private Client & Trusts attorney, Mr. Robert Mack. Mr. Robert Mack previously worked at top-tier international law firms in the Cayman Islands and London…
Controversial Cayman Turtle releases should end says WAP
The Cayman Turtle Centre’s resumption of its controversial wild release programme is a clear and present danger for turtles across the world. December 19 – Leading global animal welfare charity World Animal Protection has condemned the Cayman Turtle Centre (formerly…
Vulnerable Coastal and Marine Areas in the Caribbean receive landmark $42 million endowment
The Nature Conservancy’s $8 million capstone support will sustain 21 million acres of newly protected areas Release Summary The Nature Conservancy has completed its $8M capstone support toward the creation of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, a $42M endowment protecting 21…
Cayman Islands church honours achievements of young member
Twenty-two-year-old Vanessa Williams, believed to be the youngest Caymanian to have achieved the CPA (Certified Public Accounting) qualification, was honoured at the West Bay Adventist Church on Saturday, 10 December 2016. Church Pastor Reinaldo Dracket said that his church felt…
Ogier donates more than 200 bags of Christmas groceries to seniors in need
More than 200 seniors received special bags of pantry staples during the Christmas season this year, thanks to another donation from the Ogier Cayman team. Ogier partnered with Meals on Wheels for the second year running to ensure that the…
Cayman Islands church partners with local organisations for health screenings
The Cayman Heart Fund (CHF) and the Lyons Club recently partnered with the Savannah Adventist Church in conducting free heath screening. Seventy persons were screened and counselled by a doctor who was part of the screening team. Screening included total…
Cayman Islands tourism arrivals continue to increase
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (19 December, 2016) Year to date tourist arrivals to the Cayman Islands have increased by 2.48% confirming that the industry is continuing to maintain its positive growth trajectory. Over the period January to November 2016, a…
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. announces executive leadership change
By GlobeNewswire, December 19, 2016, 09:05:00 AM EDT GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GLRE) (“GLRE” or the “Company”), a specialist property and casualty reinsurance company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, today…