[Cayman:] First Rock in need of more cash soon
By Durrant Pate From Jamaica Observer $2.5 billion raised in private placement earlier this year close to being used up First Rock Capital Holdings is admitting that it has deployed almost all of the $2.5 billion raised from a private placement…
Cayman: Aircraft incident at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport Update
Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) on Cayman Brac resumed normal business operations at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, 30 August 2019, following an incident with a departing private aircraft. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, 29 August 2019,…
Mexico sets new record in hammering Cayman Islands
From Americas Rugby Mexico set a new record in hammering the Cayman Islands. Las Serpientes’ scored over 100 points for the first time in their history. The 105-17 victory surpassed Mexico’s prior record win of 96-0 against the Turks &…
Cayman: New Divisional Managers for CIFS
The Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of three Caymanians as the new Divisional Managers for the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS). Mr. Dwight Randy Rankin is the Divisional Manager for Domestic and…
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. announces closing of US$40 million second tranche of aggregate US$80 million private placement of Senior Unsecured Notes
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE. GRAND CAYMAN , Cayman Islands , Aug. 28, 2019 /CNW/ – Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUP-U.TO) (“CUC” or “the…
Cayman: Five men arrested and two charged in relation to drug boat interception
From RCIPS Just after 12:30AM on Monday morning, 26 August, police observed a vessel attempting to be placed on a trailer at the Red Bay Dock, when the officers approached to investigate what was happening, the boat reverse off the…
Google exposed iPhone hacking operation
By Eric Mack From Newsmax Google researchers revealed a hacking operation on iPhones that left users vulnerable for two and a half years, including passwords, messages, emails, and contacts, The Guardian reported. The hacks came from malware installed on phones when…
Hurricane Dorian forces cruise lines to change itineraries
By Johnny Diaz From South Florida Sun Sentinel Hurricane Dorian is disrupting the cruise industry, causing a wave of travel changes for many ships in the Caribbean. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian have all announced itinerary changes: Royal…
Reverend, Soca Artiste and “Father of the Internet Search Engine” among 10 to receive UWI Honorary Degrees
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. August 27, 2019. Ten persons will receive honorary degrees during the 2019 graduation ceremonies at The University of the West Indies (The UWI). The honourees, approved by the University Council, are recognised for making significant contributions to…
How to spot fake Instagram followers
By Chloe Bryan From Mashable It’s Cheat Week at Mashable. Join us as we take a look at how liars, scammers, grifters, and everyday people take advantage of life’s little loopholes in order to get ahead. Ever wonder how someone got so many Instagram followers?…