Cayman Islands’ new National Dress Code Policy for 2018 School Year
In consultation with the Education Council, the Ministry of Education revised the National Dress Code Policy for all Government Schools. This policy takes effect the first day of September 2018. Students must also dress in accordance with their specific school’s…
Cayman Islands police officers seize 26 game birds during search of Windsor Park address
From RCIPS This past Wednesday, 15 August, George Town Community Officers and officers from the DoA Animal and Welfare Unit, acting on complaints received from the community, obtained and executed a search warrant under the Animal Law at an address…
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Cayman Islands fulfill dream of first Olympic House
By Daniel Etchells From Inside the Games The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee (CIOC) has opened its first Olympic House in the Cayman Business Park in George Town. Panam Sports contributed a total of $400,000 (£314,000/€349,000) – comprised of $200,000 (£157,000/€175,000)…
The Editor Speaks: Corruption
Is corruption everywhere? Even here in the Cayman Islands? If you are tuned in to the daily radio talk shows and listen to the promotional ads for these programmes you would answer ‘Yes’ there is corruption here. However, where is…
Dishonesty is a serious allegation and must not be pleaded lightly: rolled-up plea is insufficient
By Nick Hoffman, Anya Park, Vicky Lord Harney Westwood & Riegels LLP From ILO The Grand Court has set out the requirements for pleading a cause of action of dishonest assistance and reaffirmed the established principles of the defence of…
Tourism Enhancement Funds can benefit all, says Caribbean hotel executive
ROSEAU, Dominica (August 20, 2018) – The establishment of a private sector-driven Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has the potential to be a “game changer” as Dominica rebuilds its vital tourism industry. Addressing last week’s open session of the Dominica Hotel…
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Trinidad & Tobago: Key actions for regional child protection focal points
Port of Spain: The Office of the Prime Minister in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) hosted a three-day Regional Work-Planning Meeting for Child Protection Focal Points from the 14th – 16th August, 2018. This regional meeting engaged…
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority signs MOU with Insurance Commissioner Group
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA” or “the Authority”) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) on 4 August 2018. The signing took place during a meeting of the International Insurance Relations (G)…
Canadian based company ‘OCEAN’ trains and employs Jamaicans
From South Florida Caribbean News OCEAN Boosts Employment & Trains Jamaicans for Harbour Tug Services Kingston, Jamaica – Having recently, signed a 10-year contract with Jamaica’s Port Authority for the provision of harbor towage services, Ocean invested approx. $US 60,000…
The Cayman Islands: Public-Private Partnerships under Construction
Panadès-Estruch, Laura. European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review; Berlin Vol. 12, Iss. 2, (2017): 211-212. DOI:10.21552/epppl/2017/2/15 By Laura Panadès-Estruch* The Cayman Islands is an offshore jurisdiction located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba, west of Jamaica. Its small size of 102…
