Free Summer Fun
Registration is now open for the Department of Sports’ annual free sports summer camp programme. The full schedule as well as registration forms is available from the department’s website www.departmentofsports.com or the Department of Sports at 116 Olympic Way, George…
Cayman Islands reeled in ¥15 trillion from Japanese investors in 2011
The Cayman Islands attracted ¥15.36 trillion in securities investments from Japanese in 2011, the bulk from individuals seeking high-yielding instruments in the well-known tax haven, Finance Ministry data said Sunday. The amount represents a high level for Japan, although it…
Slush funds in the Cayman Islands?
Another ‘cheap’ crack about the Cayman Islands. Hedge funds are now ‘slush’ funds. This story concerning British comedian, Jimmy Carr, who revealed he was involved in a legal but embarrassing (for him) tax avoidance scheme, has been making the news…
The Editor Speaks: I hate abbreviations
Yes I know there is a new language out there eg. “LOL” (I used to think that meant ‘lots of love’) and BTW and even at my old age I have adapted to it. iNews Cayman abbreviates a lot in…
The Editor Speaks: Are we getting value for money from UK Lord?
It shouldn’t come as a shock to learn that our London Office in the UK has a deputy director, Charles Parchment, earning an undisclosed salary doing “more traditional duties” and working alongside him is Lord Blencathra and his firm, Two…
Leadership Cayman Takes to the Streets to Tour Island’s Utilities
On June 6th, 2012, the 2012 Leadership Cayman (LC) class had the opportunity to learn from the experts on the infrastructure of the Cayman Islands. The seminar’s objective was to provide a broad overview of the present day development of…
Story Time for the Kids of Kenya
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (June 22, 2012): Books & Books is using its popular Story Time series to help raise awareness and funds for local non-profit organisation Thousand Little Pairs of Shoes (TPLS). Families with youngsters up to age eight…
The publicity Cayman Islands get they couldn’t pay for
Less than thirty years ago the Cayman Islands were known as the “islands time forgot”. Then, slowly, the outside world started discovering them. Not only for their pristine white clean beaches, clear blue waters and 300 days plus sunshine, but…
Tropical Storm Debby
THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE FORECAST TRACK WITH THIS ADVISORY. THE OFFICIAL FORECAST NO LONGER BRINGS DEBBY WESTWARD ALONG THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO AND INSTEAD KEEPS THE CYCLONE MEANDERING OVER THE NORTHEASTERN GULF FOR THE NEXT…
Statement by Premier McKeeva Bush on the Proposed 2012/13 Budget
As you all know… during the period of 2005 to 2009, the then government overspent to the point where our laws were breached and now permits the UK to control our budget. In other words, the UK tells us what…
