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Cayman Islands Post Offices Close for Training The Cayman Islands Postal Service “CIPS” (including all Sub-Post Offices on Grand Cayman) will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 8 June 2016 for staff training. This closure is on Grand Cayman only….
Cayman Airways u-14 Invitational Youth Cup
As the Cayman Islands gears up for another exciting youth football tournament supported by Cayman’s National Airline, Cayman Airways, the airline’s President and CEO, Mr. Fabian Whorms, greeted some of the local U14 players at Cayman Airways headquarters. Mr. Paul…
New Caymanian lawyer joins Maples and Calder’s Investment Funds team
Maples and Calder articled clerk, Katrina Watson, was admitted as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands by Hon. Justice Charles Quin, QC on 19 May 2016, before an audience of family, friends and colleagues. Ms Watson joined Maples and Calder…
US Judge allows Colombians to pursue torture claims against Chiquita
By Monika Gonzalez Mesa, From Daily Business Review A federal judge allowed torture claims to stand in a lawsuit brought by thousands of Colombian laborers who claim Chiquita Brands International Inc. paid $1.7 million over nine years to a violent…
Cayman Islands: Extension of hours for bars and nightclubs selling liquor
In accordance with a decision by the Liquor Licensing Board, liquor licence holders who operate bars and nightclubs can choose to extend their hours of business on Grand Cayman, as follows: * Retail (bar) licence holders: Premises…
Cayman Islands Enterprise City seeks students for Summer internships
In its fourth year “Summer in the City” is a successful educational initiative that helps young Caymanians experience opportunities in the zone Enterprise Cayman, which is an initiative by the Cayman Enterprise City Special Economic Zone, is inviting young Caymanians aged…
Smoking weed can make your teeth fall out: Long-term marijuana use is linked to gum disease
By Kate Pickles For Mailonline Study looked at 1,000 people who had used cannabis or tobacco daily It linked smoking marijuana to severe gum disease or ‘periodontitis’ Periodontitis affects tissues that support teeth and hold them in place Previous research…
10 travel myths that just aren’t true
By Ashley Rossi, SmarterTravel From Business Insider 10 travel myths debunked. From jetlag to language barriers, these common misconceptions can get in the way of a good trip. Here are 10 myths about travel that you need to stop believing…
Soca Superstar Destra soaks up Summer with “Luv With The Riddim”
If you have ever heard the word “Soca”, than the name Destra isn’t far behind. Artists such as Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Meghan Trainor, Sean Paul and Heather Headley to name a few sing the praises of the Trinidadian/Latina award winning songstress also known as “The Queen of…
Grenada investor charged in visa scam in US
From Caribbean360 ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Friday, June 3, 2016 – Government is promising to take “appropriate action” against an investor who acquired citizenship under the country’s Citizen By Investment programme and had landed in legal troubles in the United States….