iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Cayman Islands: Lawyers for Canover Watson appeal conviction Lawyers for Canover Watson, the former Cayman Islands Health Services Authority board chairman, have appealed his conviction. Watson was sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment after being found Guilty by a jury…
Cayman Islands: Big Is back: Private Equity in Cayman
Article by Jason Allison and Bicrom Das Cayman Finance From Mondaq Big is back – The increased global momentum in private equity activity has been reflected in the Cayman Islands, highlighting its importance as a centre for fund formation, secured…
TripAdvisor’s Best Beaches in the World (Cayman does not make list)
From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday February 22, 2016 – The Caribbean has taken top honours in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2016, with Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos Islands copping the top spot, and the region bagging five out…
Cayman Fund sector rises to regulatory challenges
Article by David Roberts Cayman Finance From Mondaq With a demonstrable commitment towards transparency, alongside new legislation, which has left the jurisdiction advantageously positioned for the implementation of global regulatory reform, recent events in the Cayman Islands have served to…
Ritz- Carlton Grand Cayman holiday homes worth up to $16M each
By CHRIS KITCHING FOR MAILONLINE Your own slice of paradise… for just $16million! Inside the lavish Caribbean holiday penthouses that boast stunning sea views, outdoor terraces and a private cinema Measuring up to 8,070 square feeet, six penthouse suites are…
Butterfield Bank reports increased earnings
Butterfield Reports 2015 Full Year Results 2015 core earnings(1) of $113.9 million, up $7.5 million (7.1%) over 2014 2015 net income of $77.7 million, down $30.5 million (28.1%) over 2014(3) · Core cash return on average tangible common equity improves…
CDC: Elevated cancer risk in Lumber Liquidators laminate flooring
From USA Today Certain types of laminate flooring made by Lumber Liquidators (LL) have a greater risk of causing cancer or other health problems than previously believed, U.S. health regulators said Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday…
Alan Grayson hearing: African masks, financial reports [Cayman Islands] top debate
By Elyssa Cherney and Steven Lemongello From Orlando Sentinel Alan Grayson hedge fund also subject of extended ethics investigation in Congress A collection of African masks drew debate Monday at a family court hearing between U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson and…
CIAA map of one way traffic flow
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) would like to advise motorists that the lane leading to the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) will soon be one way only. This latest change is part of the new parking revenue system upgrade…
10 of the latest security products that can help you fight the bad guys
By Conner Forrest From TechRepublic 1. IBM z13s mainframe Security standards are constantly changing. Here are some of the latest software and hardware products to help keep your organization secure. In February 2016, IBM announced the IBM z13s, a mainframe…