The Editor Speaks: Will Cayman be forced to enact the NCL?
The Draft National Conservation Law (NCL) for the Cayman Islands has been gathering dust for a long time and has been “watered” down at every review by successive governments. The present government, especially with the Minister of Environment Mark Scotland…
NCVO says ‘Thank you”
The NCVO extends grateful thanks to everyone who contributed towards a successful 2012 Radio/Telethon on 3rd November and pledged over CI$140,000 on the night of the event. We appeal to people who have not yet honoured their pledges to please…
Local preference for PS jobs
Changes to the Cayman Island Public Service are designed to benefit the general public according to the Island Government. Under reforms to the Public Service Management Law published in the Cayman Gazette, most new appointments to the Public Service will…
Chinese company certified by CAACI
Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands Business aviation is on a positive growth trend in the Asian market and the Cayman Islands is poised to take in the tremendous…
The Editor Speaks: Why remember the Sunday of Remembrance?
I have noticed with a feeling of sadness that over the years Cayman Islands Day of Remembrance is not as important as it should be. Notable absentee over the last few years has been the premier. I have to ask…
Couple wins trip to Cayman Islands from BBBS Sports Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Clarke, winners of the BBBS Cirque de KY Weekend of Sports and Shopping Raffle, collected their prizes recently from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cayman Islands (BBBS) Interim Chair Anthony Ritch (right). The couple won…
RCIPS donates cars to drive up interest in auto-mechanics
Students with an interest in auto-mechanics, or considering a career in that field, will be better prepared for the future – thanks to a joint venture between the RCIPS and the Ministry of Education, Training & Employment’s (METE) Extended After…
The New Cayman Islands Insurance Law Comes Into Force
The Cayman Islands Insurance Law, 2010 (“New Insurance Law”) came into effect on November 1, 2012. See IMAC Briefing November 2, 2012. The New Insurance Law includes a number of significant changes and improvements including: provides for the development and suitable regulation…
Bush tells LA CHEC deal is off and his FFR amendments are scrapped
Statement by The Premier and Minister for Finance, Tourism and Development The Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, MLA, OBE, JP, in the Legislative Assembly 7 November 2012 Thank you Madam Speaker. The people of the Cayman Islands are well aware of…
Philippines Airlines and Cayman Airways to explore partnership
Shares to be offered to Cayman residents and Cayman companies Statement by Premier and Hon. Minister for Finance, Tourism and Development PAL/CAL Exploration (9th November 2012) Madam Speaker, recently, the Cayman Islands Government received a proposal from Philippine Airlines (PAL)…
