The Editor speaks: Travel expenses
How does one justify travel expenses? Very easily if you work for our government. It would seem to be an open door to charge up anything and everything. To claim and obtain everything and anything. Auditor General, Sue Winspear, in…
Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic returns to Cayman Islands for second year
The Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic will take place on Saturday, 22 June at the CIFA Field near Prospect Primary School starting at 10am. This is the second year for the event, which features adult and youth flag football and football…
Bedell Cristin grows with two partner appointments in the Cayman Islands
Bedell Cristin Cayman Partnership (formerly Solomon Harris) has appointed Susan Lock and Jonathan Fitzgibbons as partners in its corporate, insurance and funds team. Susan was previously a partner with another leading law firm in the Cayman Islands, and prior to…
Cayman Islands: ICCI / CEC Building Partnerships to create change
ICCI president Dr. Byron Coon and his team met with representatives of Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) last week to explore partnership opportunities between the two organizations. This partnership would see students having access to expanded opportunities for the coveted internship…
Cayman Islands Ministry encourages private sector and public to support NPOs
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Ministry of Community Affairs (MoCA) over the years has made an unwavering commitment to five non-profit organisations (NPOs) with grants totaling almost $2.5 million annually. Recognising the important functions that these entities provide in our community, such…
Pillsbury just recalled 185,000 pounds of flour due to possible E. coli contamination
By Mile Wehner From BGR If you’ve been craving some fresh, delicious home-baked bread, you might want to hold off for just a little while, or at least double-check the UPC of the flour sitting in your pantry. Hometown Food…
Rotary Central Cayman Islands reminds community about disabled parking awareness
Twelve months after launching its Not Your Spot campaign, Rotary Central Cayman Islands is reminding the Cayman community on the proper and improper use of disabled ‘blue spots’ around the island. The reminder comes on the back of the campaign…
Passenger drowns on Caribbean Princess
By Jim Walker From Cruise Law News A passenger reportedly drowned on the Caribbean Princess during the last cruise, according to a crew member and a passenger who wish to remain anonymous. The man, believed to be in his 30’s, was found…
Chimpanzee meat being served as a delicacy in the UK and US
By Susan Bird from Care2 If you’re attending a ritzy event in the U.K., pay attention to the meat being served. Some high-end private events in Britain are offering chimpanzee meat as a “delicacy.” That’s bizarre, illegal and dangerous, primate experts say….