Cayman Writers Circle leader gives his reflection on Carlos Fuentes’ “Writing is a struggle against silence”
We all know the saying, that ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’. But what does this really mean and why do we say it? If we take up a sword to do battle with, we may have a very…
The Editor Speaks: No cash for safety crash
On the wake of the latest construction incident involving a bucket lift that flipped over outside the CIBC First Caribbean Bank building in George Town on Sunday 29th July, bringing down power lines and sending the operator of the lift…
Standard Chartered agrees settlement with New York regulator
Standard Chartered has agreed a $340m (£217m) settlement with New York regulators that accused it of hiding $250bn of transactions with Iran. The hearing that had been scheduled for Wednesday has now been adjourned. The bank’s chief executive Peter Sands…
Encouraging Healthy Relationships with Dads
Knowing the impact of a healthy relationship with your dad, Family Resource Centre (FRC), with generous support from Hedge Fund Cares, presents Fathers First. Held at FRC’s office, six sessions will focus on areas such as responsible fatherhood, dealing with…
Own Motion Investigation by Complaints Commissioner into ability of Cayman’s DLP to ensure Health and Safety at Work.
The following are the first 11 pages of a 57 page Draft. For the whole draft go to the Office of the Complaints Commissioner. Please see today’s (15) iNews Cayman Editorial DRAFT “DANGER: CONSTRUCTION AT WORK.” OWN MOTION INVESTIGATION BY…
The Editor Speaks: Why Arden shouldn’t have quit
“As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a fellow turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don’t give up though the pace seems slow – You may succeed with another blow.” Anon It…
JetBlue keeps focus on Florida and Caribbean with new routes as it plans up to 8.5% growth in 2012
JetBlue’s plan to grow its capacity on the high side for the US industry by 6.5% to 8.5% in 2012 is reflected in a planned roll-out of new destinations to the Caribbean, Florida and Latin America during 4Q2012. Those regions, particularly…
New lawyers join Maples and Calder’s funds team
Maples and Calder has appointed four new associates to the firm’s growing funds team in its Cayman Islands office and a new partner to the British Virgin Islands office. Tim Clipstone, Greg Barwick, Philip Dickinson, Patrick Head and Lucy Nicklas…
Being Caymankind! A Fresh Air Fund kid visits the islands
(Note from Eileen: Massou is 12 years old and, thanks to the Fresh Air Fund, was hosted by my good friend and neighbor Martha Mintzer in Weston CT this past week. Earlier this summer Massou visited the Cayman Islands thanks…
The Editor Speaks: What makes a leader?
I don’t know if anyone has heard of Daniel Goleman? If you haven’t, look him up. He is an American writer, psychologist and science journalist specialising in psychology and brain sciences. He is the author of over ten books and…
