New Jamaica cabinet sworn in – PM promises frugal and efficient government
From JIS Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on March 7 charged members of his newly-appointed Cabinet to conduct the affairs of the country with the highest level of integrity, even as he committed to leading a frugal and…
Mourant Ozannes 6th annual Cayman Islands Regulatory seminar
Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes held its 6th annual Cayman Islands Regulatory seminar on Thursday 25 February 2016 at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort, West Bay Road. The Regulatory seminar, a must-attend event in local calendars,…
Cayman Islands Cayfilm to offer free filmmaking, screen writing and acting workshops
The organizers of the CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival, in partnership with the Cayman Media Academy, CNCF, Friends of Film and the National Gallery, will be offering free workshops for aspiring filmmakers and actors leading up to the Festival which…
The Butterfield Young Patrons’ Circle to host a special late night at the Cayman Islands National Gallery
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ (NGCI) will be open for a special late night event to celebrate the international travelling exhibition EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean. Led by six dedicated committee members from the…
Cayman Islands: Z99/Anytime Fitness/Generali Worldwide Health Challenge
New Year’s Health Challenge In 2015, Z99 approached Anytime Fitness to take part in a New Year’s Health Challenge. Entries from hundreds of people were submitted to Z99 over a course of 2 weeks. Only 10 participants were chosen. Those…
HMS Mersey visit to Grand Cayman
From Royal Navy Mersey arrived in George Town, Grand Cayman for a second attempt at visiting the UK Overseas Territory. With high winds and rough seas cancelling her earlier port call, Mersey returned in better weather and took full advantage…
Cayman Islands Government betters FFR ratio requirements
From Ministry of Finance and Economic Development The Cayman Islands Government has surpassed the Cash Reserves Ratio required by the Framework for Fiscal Responsibility (FFR) during the current 2015-2016 fiscal year. The Government has also met the Net Debt ratio,…
The Holness legacy and constitutional reform
By Mario Boothe From Caribbean News Now The recent general elections that gave us a electoral turnout of 47% ending in a parliamentary margin of 32 – 31 seats between government and opposition respectively, with many seats closely contested, has…
US Justices reject Alabama’s refusal to recognize lesbian woman’s adoption
By Marcia Coyle, From The National Law Journal The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed an Alabama Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a lesbian’s nearly decade-old adoption in Georgia of her former partner’s three children. “A state may not disregard the…
Christie, student loans and lessons from Trump University
By Steven J. Harper, The Am Law Daily From The American Lawyer Chris Christie may have gotten more attention for his facial expression during Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday victory speech than at any point in his own campaign. Perhaps the governor…