Caribbean Maritime Institute accused of employing unqualified and inexperienced educators
From Jamaica Gleaner The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is being accused of employing unqualified and inexperienced people to teach its students and breaching international guidelines. Auditor General Pamela Munroe Ellis made the disclosure in a report on an activity-based audit,…
Celltick partners with Cable & Wireless to bring Startscreen to Android devices
San Francisco, Calif. – Celltick, a global leader in mobile marketing announces a partnership with leading Caribbean and Latin American network provider, Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W). C&W will provide a branded, localized and customized version of Celltick’s Start on…
F3 Capital raises concerns on Vantage’s tactics to keep secrets in US bankruptcy proceedings
HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Chapter 11 reorganization plan of Offshore Group Investment Limited (“OGIL”), its parent being Vantage Drilling Company (“Vantage”), was confirmed on January 14, 2016 at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware. Hours…
Cayman Islands Premier speaks at 2016 Fidelity Economic Outlook Conference
2016 Fidelity Cayman Economic Outlook Conference By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 9 a.m., Tuesday, 19 January, 2016 I am keenly interested that Cayman Economic Outlook has chosen to address the question of “Inequality” this year. I understand…
Cayman Islands electricity customers benefit from low fuel prices
Customers across Grand Cayman continue to pay less for electricity. That’s because they are enjoying the benefit of lower fuel costs resulting from reduced global fuel prices. The average price per Imperial Gallon of fuel decreased 32% to $2.15 at the…
The Cayman Islands partners with Appy Couple to debut “Paradise Collection”
First-Ever Destination-Inspired Series Allows for a Seamless & Stylish Wedding Planning Experience Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, January 13, 2016 – Renowned for its endless stretch of warm sand and sea, lending the perfect natural backdrop for destination weddings, the Cayman…
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St. Lucia [and Cayman Islands] out of Caribbean Cup By Terry Finisterre, Sports Correspondent From St Lucia News online Saint Lucia is one of six Caribbean Football Union member territories not participating in the 2016-2017 Scotiabank Men’s Caribbean Cup. A…
2015 New Cayman Captive formations continue a pace
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cayman Islands captive insurance industry enjoyed robust new captive formation numbers throughout 2015 with 22 new licences being recorded, mirroring the previous year’s numbers exactly. The total number of B, C and D licencees domiciled…
Turks and Caicos corruption trial set to resume
From Caribbean News Now PROVIDENCIALES, TCI — The much delayed trial of former Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Cabinet ministers and others was set to resume at the court in Providenciales with opening statements from the prosecution on Monday, after…
Hillary Clinton’s Caymans-tax-dodge hypocrisy
By NY Post Editorial Board FROM NEW YORK POST Hillary Clinton last week lunged into her most flagrant fit of hypocrisy yet. With Bernie Sanders surging, she took new aim at the rich — including their use of tax dodges….