IFC and ECCB partner to expand financial access for SMEs in ECCU
By Monica De Leon Thursday, August 20, 2020 — The International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), that aims to expand access to finance…
Cayman: Single-vehicle collision on Sea View Road
From RCIPS Earlier today, 20 August, officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Sea View Road, East End, in the High Rock area. The collision occurred shortly after 1:00PM. A BMW had been travelling westbound when it left the…
Cayman: Water related death on Old Crewe Road, 20 August – 3-year-old boy
From RCIPS Just after 8AM today, 20 August, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communications Centre to an address off Old Crewe Road in George Town , where it was reported that a 3-year-old child had…
The Turkish Foreign Minister said that his government values the relationship with the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo.- The Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt ÇavuŞoglu, said during his recent visit to the country that his government values the relationship with the Dominican Republic, which is “open to capital investment and to contribute to the development of relationships”. “President…
St. K-N: PM Harris’ Statement on the passing of Mr. Raphael Archibald MBE
August 20th, 2020Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris extends his heartfelt condolences, and those of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, to the family and loved ones of Mr. Raphael Adonis Archibald MBE, a former Supervisor…
OECS/USAID Early Learners Programme charts the future for Early Grade Reading in the OECS!
By Sisera Simon, Rafer Gordon, Lisa Sargusingh-Terrance, Tevin Shepherd, Tracey Warner-Arnold Webinar set to highlight the achievements and sustainability of OECS/USAID ELP! Thursday, August 20, 2020 — As the culminating event of the OECS/USAID Early Learners Programme (ELP), the USAID and…
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal enforces foreign arbitral award in favour of Brazilian airline
From Ogier Introduction The Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands has overturned the earlier decision of the Grand Court, thereby allowing the enforcement of a R$92,987,672 ICC arbitration award, issued in 2007 in favour of a Brazilian airline. The…
Cayman: July 2020 funerals
Robert Michael Hamaty 12 Feb 1948 – 13 Jun 2020 Erna Maud Alixta McKoy 26 Feb…
Campbells strengthens HK Litigation Practice with senior hire, Shaun Folpp
Campbells is pleased to announce that Shaun Folpp has joined its Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency Group in Hong Kong. He will also serve as the Hong Kong office Managing Partner. Shaun brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. He…
COVID-19 Testing Update 20 August 2020 – NO new positives
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 361 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 19 August. All were negative. The total number of people in isolation, either at a government facility or…