Cayman: CAL’s second Max 8 completes maintenance flight with flying colours
On Tuesday August 18, 2020, Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) successfully completed a scheduled maintenance flight for its second Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, VP-CIX. The flight was a necessary part of the airline’s maintenance program for its Max 8 fleet, as…
ECB warns banks to improve internal capital checks
By Douglas Thomson From GBRR European banks need to “do more” to improve data quality and stress testing practices in their internal capital adequacy assessment processes (ICAAPs), the European Central Bank has warned. The ECB detailed its concerns in a report on…
“No grey areas” around crypto as Germany introduces digital securities bill
By Emilio Demetriou-Jones From GBRR Germany’s finance ministry has announced a blockchain-based digital securities bill as regulator Bafin confiscates ATMs belonging to a Polish-owned crypto provider. The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) announced its draft bill to introduce digital securities on 11…
Concacaf Qualifiers Draw sets path to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
All of Concacaf’s 35 FIFA MAs will compete for the region’s 3.5 spotsFirst Round includes MAs ranked 6-35; with six groups of five teams drawn todayFinal Round schedule now set for Mexico, USA, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Honduras and three winners…
Cayman: Police hold Crime Prevention Workshop for Security Officers
The RCIPS Community Policing Unit delivered the first Crime Prevention Workshop for 2020 to Security Officers at National Security Services Limited last week. The workshop spanned five days and was facilitated by Sergeant Cornelius Pompey and Constable Christopher Donaldson. The…
Cayman: Electricity outage affecting various districts explained
From CUC On Wednesday, August 19, 16,054 customers in various districts around Grand Cayman experienced interruptions to their electricity service between 1:37 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. This interruption to service was caused by a loss of generation as one of…
Cayman: Amend Trade and Business Licence Online
GRAND CAYMAN – The Department of Commerce and Investment wishes to advise customers that amendments to trade and business licences can now be made online at www.dci.gov.ky. In addition, all amendments except those transferring or assigning the licence, can be submitted outside…
Cayman: COVID-19 Testing Update 19 August 2020- TWO NEW Positives
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 183 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 18 August. Two were positive. Two separate travellers arriving in Cayman on different flights have tested positive as…
St K-N: PM Harris’ opening remarks on Leadership Matters for August 18th, 2020 – cruise ships will be allowed to visit
Leadership Matters Opening Remarks by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis – Tuesday August 18th, 2020 As Prepared for Delivery My fellow citizens and residents, thank you for tuning in to our Federation’s most…
Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Tuesday 18-August-2020
Dr. Stuart Weiss, FACEP, FAAP, CBCP August 17, 2020Today’s topics: Just the Headlines today. Have a great night Be well and take care of yourself. There are storm clouds on the horizon.–Dr. Stu Sign Up For Our Newsletter COVID-19 HEADLINES…