9 die in Texas immigrant-smuggling attempt
By Eric Gay and Will Weissert, The Associated Press From CTV SAN ANTONIO — At least nine people died after being crammed into a sweltering tractor-trailer found parked outside a Walmart in the midsummer Texas heat, victims of what authorities…
Trinidad: Male law student raped at knifepoint by Guyanese man
From Caribbean News Service PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 24 2017 – A 31-year-old Guyanese man who buggered and forced a law student to carry out grievous sexual acts was yesterday assisting the Arouca police in their investigation into the two offences….
Judge paves way for China Fishery trustee to investigate lender HSBC’s conduct
By Jason Smith From Undercurrent News A US judge has granted China Fishery trustee William Brandt permission to issue subpoenas to lender HSBC Bank, as part of a probe into the bank’s conduct prior to the 2016 bankruptcies of several…
The view from Europe: Brexit, global trade and the overseas territories
BY DAVID JESSOP From The Barbados Advocate Last month a report appeared indicating just how important one of the Caribbean’s overseas territories has become in facilitating global trade. The study ‘Creating Value: the BVI’s Global Contribution’, commissioned by BVI Finance…
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24 July Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report
Jul 24 Monday 2017 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Mon Jul 24 2017 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Tropical cyclone formation is not…
Cayman Islands: Fire at Rubis Terminal – ALL CLEAR
ALL CLEAR Fire Officers have extinguished the fire at the Sol Fuel distribution centre on South Church Street. The “all clear” was issued shortly after 2:45 a.m. Monday (24 July) and residents were advised that they can safely return to…
Appointment of Immigration Administrators to help with Cayman Islands PR backlog
As the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency (CSPR) Board continues its work to address the permanent residency application backlog, a team of skilled administrators has been appointed to accelerate the process. The Ministry of Immigration has announced that following a…
Max Jones is top HOD at Cayman Islands Infrastructure Ministry
Director of Public Works Department, Mr. Max Jones is the top Head of the Department in the Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure Ministry for the 2016-2017 financial year. The award was announced and presented at a meeting of Heads of Departments…
HSM IP Highlights new trade marks and design laws
HSM IP’s Attorney Sophie Davies delivered a presentation on the implications of the new Trade Marks and Design Laws that will become effective in the Cayman Islands on 1 August 2017 at the Chamber of Commerce on 19 July 2017….
