Cayman: Deputy Governor’s Office introduces new, more convenient ways for customers to submit and pay for services
The Office of the Deputy Governor (ODG) has made it easier for customers to submit applications and pay for services provided by the Office. Starting on Tuesday, 23 June 2020, applicants for British Overseas Territories Citizenship (BOTC) Naturalisation/Registration; British Registration;…
Reasons why personalized business cards are still very important
Certain people might think that handing out customized business cards is old-fashioned. But, in reality, it is an excellent way of creating a pleasant and long-lasting impression of your business. We have become so digital-minded lately, that we have lost…
Summer sun can kill Coronavirus in 34 minutes says study
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax A new and very encouraging study said the summer midday sun is extremely effective in killing 90% of coronavirus living on surfaces. Scientists said it took only 34 minutes to deactivate the virus when UVB…
Key changes in brain found after heart attack
From Newsmax People who’ve recently had a heart attack show increased activity in the area of the brain involved in stress and emotions. And this is associated with elevated inflammation in arteries, a small, preliminary study finds. “The results of…
Kia Motors ranked #1 brand in industry in J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study
Kia Owners Reported Fewest Quality Issues Within the First 90 Days of Ownership in the U.S. Kia #1 mass-market brand for the sixth consecutive year More J.D. Power Awards for Initial Quality than any other brand, two years in a…
Cayman: Recovered property by the RCIPS for public viewing
From RCIPS Officers, during the course of their burglary investigations, have recovered several items of jewellery that were believed to be stolen, while conducting search warrants. The items, including watches, bracelets, rings and chains, are currently being held in police…
Cayman: COVID-19 Testing Update 24 June 2020 – 1 new Positive
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 451 COVID-19 tests carried out since Tuesday’s press conference of which one result detected SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. This individual is asymptomatic and was picked up through screening; contact…
Luckin lenders win Cayman court approval to liquidate Chairman’s stake, shareholders seek to oust him
By Shanthi Rexaline From Benzinga Close on heels of the resignation of an independent board director, embattled Luckin Coffee Inc – ADR LK is contending with incremental negative news. What Happened: Luckin’s lenders, led by Credit Suisse, have won a court order to recover debt owed…
Remote court hearings in the Cayman Islands: from moot to mute
By Alex Potts QC, Roisin-Murphy From ICLG.com Remote Court hearings by video-link have now become common in the Cayman Islands, especially during Covid-19 lockdown. Alex Potts QC and Róisín Liddy-Murphy of Conyers discuss some of the pros and cons, and…
Antique Maps: Grand and Lesser Caymans surveyed by British Admiralty
From Rare Maps Description “[T]he first chart of all 3 [Cayman] islands” – David Wells, A Brief History of the Cayman Islands A rare separately issued chart of the Cayman Islands, first published by the British Admiralty in 1880. The…