International Insolvency Institute extends membership to Cayman Islands Chief Justice
The International Insolvency Institute has invited the Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands, the Hon. Anthony Smellie, to become a member of the invitation-only organisation. The selective non-profit body, comprising leading practitioners, academics, judges and regulators in the international insolvency…
Arrest warrant issued for litigation funders in $180 million case v. Cigna
By Alison Frankel From Reuters This is not how litigation finance deals are supposed to go. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond of Philadelphia issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Martin Kenney, a lawyer based in the…
Cayman Islands’ 3rd international dance festival – “CayDance”
KRI Performing Arts, under the artistic directorship of Kirk Rowe, is proud to present the Cayman Islands’ 3rd International Dance Festival “CayDance”, from March 22nd to 26th 2017. The festival, building on the success its preceding years, will showcase Cayman’s…
Jamaican Immigrant among ICE most wanted
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Mon. Mar. 20, 2017: A Jamaican immigrant is among 22 immigrants listed as Most Wanted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, (ICE). Fifty-two-year-old Desmond Hugh Chambers, who also goes by the names:…
Extravagant hotel amenities
These are the most extravagant hotel amenities money can buy By Mary Hanbury From business Insider Private Firework Display Ty Warner Mansion Las Ventanas al Paraíso For those of us who are content with a white robe and complimentary toiletries,…
EMMY®-Winning HBO comedy series ‘Silicon Valley’ premieres fourth season on April 23
HBO will air marathons of the first three seasons each Sunday in April MIAMI, Fla. – March 20, 2017 – HBO has announced the premiere of the fourth season of its original comedy series, Silicon Valley, debuting on April 23rd…
Destination of the week
Photos that will make you want to visit Austria From One World Just Go Austria is known as the home of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Sound of Music, Swarovski Crystal and yodeling. It also happens to be filled with an endless…
Recognizing Caribbean community’s on-the-move Michelle Neil during Women’s History Month
From The Philadelphia Tribune Awesome! Michelle Neil is an awesome sister who is on the move. In acknowledgement of March, Women’s History Month, we have decided to feature Neil. She is a successful, well-rounded individual who is making our Caribbean…
Apex chosen by Brazilian fund for offshore launch
By Paul Walsh From Global Custodian Apex Fund Services has supported the launch of Brazilian investment manager Captalys’ first offshore fund. Brazilian investment manager Captalys has launched its first offshore fund with the support of Apex Fund Services. The fund,…
Caribbean Association of Banks supports Harmonized Credit Reporting Bill
By Caribbean Association of Banks PRESS RELEASE – The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) commends the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s (ECCU) Monetary Council for approving the Harmonized Credit Reporting Bill and Regulations for the OECS Region, at its 87th Meeting…