Cayman: Haines and Burcombe “Hike for Harmony” for Jubilate! – UPDATE
Programme Manager, Hannah Peralta, with a check for funds raised, as keen supporters look on. Rotarians Derek Haines and Mike Burcombe were inspired to raise funds for Jubilate, a non-profit after-school programme that teaches less advantaged children from the public…
Enterprise Cayman News: Only TWO weeks left to enter Launch Labs Incubator Programme
Take Part in the Cayman Islands Incubator Programme! There’s only a couple more weeks to enter your submission into the Cayman Islands Launch Labs Incubator Programme. The initiative is free for all entrants and an excellent place to launch a…
Machinery exports up slightly in value terms in first half of year
Exports in the machinery and plant engineering sector rose by a nominal 2.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year. Against the background of the geopolitical and global economic situation, the machinery and plant engineering sector got off…
Olympic Movement keeps up the momentum in support of Ukrainian sports community
15 Aug 2022 – The Olympic Movement is following up on the commitment by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to continue and even strengthen the support for Ukrainian athletes. This commitment was made by IOC President Thomas Bach when he visited Ukraine in…
New PAHO Report on progress in the fight against sSmoking in the Americas
Around 300 million more people are now protected by at least one tobacco control measure than in 2007, but e-cigarettes and tobacco industry interference threaten achievements. Washington, DC, 15 August 2022 (PAHO) – Some 900 million people, or 96% of the population…
Mobilizing business action on climate change
From Reuters IMPACT The very real threat of climate change is looming ever larger. Mobilizing global business to help solve the biggest issue of our time simply cannot wait. Reuters IMPACT (October 3-4, London) is where the innovation and cooperation necessary…
Best practice in Waste Management identified for adoption across the OECS
FROM: Susanna DeBeauville-Scott Project Manager, Ocean Governance and Fisheries Programme, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS Communications UnitOrganisation of Eastern Caribbean States The increasing amount of waste generated is a problem for all Member States of the OECS. That problem…
Cayman Islands’ “Noah’s Ark”
Warning: For laughing only. The article below was sent to us by one of our local readers. The author is unknown. If you are the author, and want to be recognized as such, please let us know. In the year…
BCQS International Promotes Rick Riyat to Head of Valuations (Cayman Islands & The Bahamas)
Cayman Islands, 15th August 2022 – BCQS International is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Riyat from Senior Valuation Surveyor to the Head of Valuations (Cayman Islands & The Bahamas). In his new role, Rick will head up the…
Cayman: Amendments will improve the Accountants Act
Grand Cayman, 15 August 2022 – Ensuring clarity in legal definitions, and allowing additional licensing conditions for public accountants, are two of three key provisions of the Accountants (Amendment) Bill, 2022.http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/13192570.PDF The third provision expands the membership categories for the…
