Cayman Islands appoints first-ever Ombudsman
The Cayman Islands Government has appointed its first-ever Ombudsman, under the provisions of the Ombudsman Law, 2017. The successful candidate, Sandy Hermiston, is currently General Counsel for the Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner for Alberta, Canada. She brings more than…
Cayman Islands: Collas Crill advises on multi-million buyout
Collas Crill has advised Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation on its acquisition of Quintel Cayman, Ltd. by way of statutory merger with Cirtek’s Cayman subsidiary, Cirtek Cayman Ltd valued at approximately $77million. Founded in the Philippines and listed on the Philippines…
Four Mourant Ozannes Cayman lawyers feature in Who’s Who Legal: Private Funds guide
Four Cayman lawyers at Mourant Ozannes have been recognised in the Who’s Who Legal: Private Funds 2018 guide, a comprehensive guide of the leading professionals across the globe who specialise in private funds work. Nine Mourant Ozannes lawyers in the…
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Alone Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone. There are some millionaires With money they can’t use Their wives run round like banshees Their children sing the blues They’ve got expensive doctors To cure their…
Caribbean urged to fully embrace digital technology
From Jamaica Observer NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — Guyana’s Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, on Tuesday said that the Caribbean needs to commit to digital developments in the media, warning that telecommunications and digital technology are changing rapidly. Addressing the…
Cayman Islands Cancer Registry sees 50% monthly increase in registration rates
The Cayman Islands Cancer Registry has increased its pool of voluntary enrollees of cancer survivors by a monthly average of 50 percent since the start of 2017, moving the registry one step closer in its efforts to better understanding cancer…
Howard Hospitality GrouP (HHG) Reveals new details on Pageant Beach development
Property to Preserve and Celebrate Integrity of Grand Cayman’s Natural Beauty with Unique Features & Panoramic Views George Town, Cayman Islands – August 23, 2017 – Howard Hospitality Group (HHG), an international hotel investor, developer and operator, today revealed the…
Cayman Islands Minister of Finance sets out 2018 Strategic Policy Statement in Legislative Assembly
Delivered by Hon Roy McTaggart Wed August 23 2017 Introduction Mister Speaker, It is my distinct privilege to rise today and speak to the Government’s 2018 Strategic Policy Statement or SPS. The SPS outlines the Government’s medium term fiscal plans,…
Can Malaysia take the lead?
Freedom United have asked our readers to take their Commonwealth campaign to the next level. Will you help them? From Freedom United: Call on the Malaysian Prime Minister, as the future Chair of the Commonwealth, to support the adoption of…
White baby koala wants a name
This adorable rare white baby koala is looking for a name By YVETTE TAN From Mashable This adorable rare white koala needs your help to find her new name. The little joey is among several koalas born at an Australian…