Cayman Airways ramps up
Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has debuted its new boarding ramps in the Cayman Islands, and the airline’s passengers now have the pleasure of using them to board and deplane in both Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. The National Airline recently…
The New Maples Group Management Team: 2015 Election Results
The Maples group recently held its bi-annual elections for various management positions. Following a very successful six year tenure as global head of international law firm, Maples and Calder, Henry Smith stepped down from the role on 30 November 2015….
Cayman Islands Finance Minister at Westminster Parliamentary seminar
LONDON – Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. Marco Archer is attending the 64th Westminster Seminar on Parliamentary Practice and Procedure. The programme began with an introduction to the Westminster System of parliamentary democracy, exploring its development and identifying…
Latin America’s biggest economy is shrinking
Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press From Business Insider Brazil’s economy is plunging with no relief in sight Sluggish Latin American results show risks for U.S. companies The ‘Goldman Sachs of Brazil’ may need to be rescued by a big buyer…
U.K. Serious Fraud Office enters first deferred prosecution pact, with ICBC Standard Bank
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel ICBC Standard Bank on Monday agreed to pay $36.9 million in a global settlement with the U.S. and U.K. governments over a bribe paid to secure business with the Tanzanian government. The settlement marked…
Olwomen of the week
7 Classic Handbags That Will Match Your Personality The Best By Jenny Smith From Olwomen The handbag is actually the prime accessory of your fashion. It signifies a woman’s taste and personality. A woman wearing a tremendously attractive dress with…
Butterfield’s ‘bank of the year’ hat-trick
By Raymond Hainey From The Royal Gazette Three times in a row: Butterfield was named Bermuda’s bank of the year by The Banker once again Butterfield Bank has been awarded bank of the year in Bermuda and the Caymans. The…
JMC plenary sessions under way
LONDON – Tuesday marked Day One of the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2015. Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and the Cayman Islands delegation joined other OT Governments for meetings hosted by Minister for the Overseas Territories Mr. James Duddridge at…
Investors in China Bond Brawl deserve speedy recovery
By Jasper Moiseiwitsch From The Wall Street Journal Tianrui Group’s victory in battle for Shanshui Cement should bring bondholders back from the brink For China Shanshui Cement’s beleaguered bondholders, a near-death experience should turn out to have a somewhat happy…
Anheuser-Busch InBev embroiled in Caribbean “poison pill” takeover row
By Andy Morton from Just Drinks As Anheuser-Busch InBev awaits the green light from regulators over its SABMiller acquisition, its Brazilian subsidiary AmBev is battling investors in a fight for control of a Caribbean beverage company. AmBev is trying to…
