OPINION: Is it an unfair pecuniary advantage?
By Nathan ‘Jolly’ Green. July 27, 2020. These two laws shown just how serious a matter they are considered by the Courts Obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception: A person who by any deception dishonestly obtains for himself or another person…
Australia relaxes, Europe extends, Singapore introduces dividend restrictions
By Douglas Thomson From GBBR Australian regulators have announced a relaxation on dividend restrictions imposed at the beginning of the covid-19 crisis – while their European counterparts have extended them until next year, and Singaporean regulators have called on banks…
OECS: Statement of Condolence on the passing of Owen Seymour Arthur, former Prime Minister of Barbados
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 — The OECS Commission extends condolences to the Arthur family and to the Government and people of Barbados on the passing of the Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur, Former Prime Minister of Barbados. Honourable Owen Arthur was the longest…
Cayman: First recipient of the KPMG Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship, Rochel Gardne, achieves Masters in Accounting
The first recipient of the KPMG Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship, Rochel Gardner, has graduated with a Master’s in Accounting in May 2020, after achieving her Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business Analytics degree in May 2019 from Indiana University. In…
Cayman: DEH continues to remove derelict vehicles after lockdown
The Environmental Health Officers at the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) work hard with communities to address issues of public and environmental health. As a part of this work DEH continues their initiative to remove derelict vehicles from the streets…
Cayman: DCR promotes Senior Probation Officer
CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – The Department of Community Rehabilitation (DCR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms Jhaneile Ennis to the position of Senior Probation Officer. Ms Ennis, from Grand Cayman, joins the senior leadership team after beginning her…
Cayman: COVID-19 Testing Update 29 July 2020 – NO new positives
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 213 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Tuesday, 28 July 2020. All were negative.
Robert Bermudez: Tribute to Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The following statement is issued by Robert Bermudez, Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in tribute to the late Rt. Honourable Owen Arthur. The Caribbean has lost…
Sir George Alleyne: Tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur
he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The following statement is issued by Sir George Alleyne, Chancellor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in tribute to the late Rt. Honourable Owen Arthur. I cannot…
Flu shot may lower Alzheimer’s risk, new studies show
From Newsmax Getting vaccinated to protect against pneumonia and flu may offer an unexpected benefit — a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. Two new studies being presented Monday at a virtual conference of the Alzheimer’s Association found…