Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea could yield second tropical system in the Atlantic Basin of 2017
By Jordan Root, Alex Sosnowski, From AccuWeather The tropical Atlantic Basin is expected to remain quiet this week, but conditions for development may arise in the vicinity of southeastern Mexico next week. Several disorganized clusters of showers and thunderstorms known…
‘CBI raids on NDTV offshoot of ED, I-T probes’ [Cayman Islands named]
From The Times of India NEW DELHI: A day after protests against CBI raids on NDTV co-founders and executive co-chairpersons Prannoy and Radhika Roy, government officials said the probe by the agency was an “offshoot” of investigations by the tax…
Foreign chemical tanker [registered in Cayman Islands] stranded in central Vietnam
From Xinhua HANOI, June 11 (Xinhua) — A chemical tanker registered under the Cayman Islands on the way from Singapore to China is being stranded near an island in Vietnam’s central Binh Thuan province. The 20,108-ton Chemroad Journey, which is…
Queen’s Birthday Celebrations in Cayman Islands: Bios and Photos of Recipients
At the annual Queen’s Birthday Parade and Ceremony this Saturday, (17 June 2017) past and current recipients of Queen’s Honours will be recognised. Mr. Charles Watler and Mr. Philip Rankin, who were announced last year as recipients, will officially receive…
The Editor speaks: Do not deal with Grand Cayman if in the Brac. You will pay a penalty
Building materials are duty free to Cayman Brac but not if imported via Grand Cayman I find this not only strange but incomprehensible. Therefore no one in Cayman Brac is going to do business with traders in Grand Cayman because…
Free HIV screenings during Cayman Islands HIV Testing Week
Through the collaborative efforts of the Health Services Authority, Scotia Bank Cayman Limited, Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Red Cross, free HIV testing and counselling will run from 26 June to 1 July 2017. The theme of this year’s HIV…
Cayman Islands’ Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation invites nominations for YCLA 2017
George Town — June 7, 2017 — The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation has opened the nominations process to find finalists for the 2017 Young Caymanian Leadership Award. YCLF Director, Chris Duggan says it is an opportunity to shine a spotlight…
Howard Hospitality Group (HHG) adds DARREN LAW to leadership team in Cayman Islands
Law Joins HHG as Senior Vice President of Operations and General Manager of Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman George Town, Cayman Islands – June 12, 2017 – Howard Hospitality Group (HHG), an international hotel investor, developer and operator, today announced…
Voluntary blood donors are increasing, but the numbers are not enough to ensure sufficient blood supplies
A new PAHO report on blood supply shows that less than half of those who give blood in Latin America and the Caribbean do so, on an altruistic basis. Washington, DC, June 12, 2017 (PAHO / WHO) – Less than…
Guide to ship finance in the Cayman Islands
Article by Harneys Due diligence 1. How does one demonstrate title to or legal ownership of a vessel registered under the laws of your jurisdiction? A certificate of registry issued by the Registrar of Shipping (Registrar) at the Cayman Islands…