Cayman Islands Ombudsman announces appointments
The Ombudsman is pleased to announce the appointment of three new staff members and the promotion of an existing member of our team, three of whom are Caymanians. The addition of new staff will assist our office in tackling our…
$5,000 for Cayman Islands Crisis Centre thanks to Marsh staff
George Town, Grand Cayman, 19 January 2018 Insurance and risk advisory firm Marsh raised CI$5,000 for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) last month. Marsh representative Beth Henry explained that the money was raised during the company’s annual Christmas party;…
Cayman Islands Tourism Association continues to build on government relations and advocacy
Directors of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) had several meetings with government leaders and tourism senior officials at the end of the year and leading up to the onset of the 2018 tourism high season. In a meeting with…
The Editor Speaks: Cayman Tourism
“Today, the business volume of tourism equals or even surpasses that of oil exports, food products or automobiles. Tourism has become one of the major players in international commerce, and represents at the same time one of the main income…
Bahamas authorities call off search and rescue following plane crash
From Jamaica Gleaner Authorities have ended their search for the parts of a plane that crashed in The Bahamas last week and the bodies of the victims. A small amount of debris was recovered from the crash that occurred last…
Appleby said to retain well-known QC to ‘block further publication’ of docs
By Helen Burggraf From International Investment Appleby, the offshore law firm at the centre of last year’s so-called Paradise Papers tax avoidance scandal, has retained a well-known UK legal figure, Hugh Tomlinson, QC, to block further publication of leaked documents…
Sen. Ron Johnson: ‘Secret Society’ in FBI held meetings
By Cathy Burke From Newsmax Sen. Ron Johnson said Tuesday an informant has told lawmakers a “secret society” existed within the FBI that held clandestine meetings — a jaw-dropping allegation suggesting potential corruption “at the highest levels.” In his bombshell…
A bridge too far? UK’s Boris Johnson suggests span to France
By ASSOCIATED PRESS From This Is Money UK LONDON (AP) – Britain may be leaving the European Union, but Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson wants to build bridges with the Continent. Literally. Johnson has suggested that the U.K. and France should…
Privy Council dismisses Caribbean bank account dispute
From Marilyn Stowe UK Funds held in joint bank accounts are subject to the arrangements set out in the opening documents, even if one of the holders subsequently dies, the Privy Council has ruled. In Whitlock v Moree, it considered…
Breastfeeding: Maintaining a nutritious diet
From Baptist Health A breastfeeding diet is much the same as during pregnancy, with a few differences. It’s important to have a variety of foods to make sure that your baby is getting all the vitamins and nutrients they need…