Cayman Islands Legislation sets foundation for new Unified Border Agency
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – Recently proposed legislation by the Ministry of Human Resources and Immigration aims to provide the legal framework for the establishment of a new intelligence-driven border control agency. The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Department (CBC),…
Cayman Islands: Remembrance Sunday Ceremony
WHO: Protocol Office WHAT: Remembrance Sunday Ceremony WHEN: Sunday, 11 November 2018 at 10.45 a.m. Attendees and participants are asked to be assembled and seated by 10.30 a.m. WHERE: Grand Cayman – Cenotaph, Elmslie Memorial Church; Cayman Brac – Cenotaph,…
Another invasive species found on Grand Cayman during Green Iguana cull
A second invasive lizard species has turned up during the Department of Environment’s (DoE) ongoing hunt for Green Iguanas. This Knight Anole (Anolis equestris – see attached photograph) was discovered last week at Vigoro Nursery on Agricola Drive in Lower…
Cayman Islands Governor visits Bodden Town Heritage Day
Bodden Town Heritage Day was His Excellency Governor Martyn Roper’s first trip up to the Eastern districts on Wednesday, 7 November. Mr. Roper was met at Gun Square by the district’s MLAs who welcomed him to the Islands’ former capital….
The Editor Speaks: Why we remember them
This holiday weekend and more particularly this Sunday (11), is held each year to remember all those brave souls who fought for us in the two World Wars. Many lost their lives. This year is particularly important as it marks…
Harneys advises StoneCo Ltd on $1.4 billion IPO and listing on NASDAQ
Harneys advised StoneCo as Cayman Islands counsel on its $1.4 billion initial public offering of 58,333,333 Class A shares, which included the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional Class A Shares, as well as the $100 million…
Cayman Islands University College announces new President
Mr. Anthony Ritch, Chair of the Board of Governors of the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI), is pleased to announce that the Board has appointed Dr. Stacy R. McAfee as the next President of the institution to take…
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce: Mentoring Cayman receives record enrollment
High school can be one of the most challenging periods of any student’s life. Peer and parental pressure and the stress of maintaining good grades can sometimes lead to unintended consequences for even the most talented and goal-oriented students. Mentoring…
Senior Canadian Trade Commissioner visits Cayman Islands
Chamber CEO Wil Pineau, CCE recently met with Richard York, Senior Trade Commissioner from the High Commission of Canada (based in Jamaica) to discuss ways to promote increased trade relations between Cayman- and Canadian-based companies. Canada is focusing its trade…
Thanksgiving fun, supporting Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels!
Now in it’s 3rd year, the Turkey Trot 5k+10K Walk/Run is becoming a family tradition. Trophy’s and metals will be awarded for each running category. A variety of spot prizes will be given out and a special prize is awarded for…