National Conservation Council speaks out on Benthic Habitat Characterisation Survey
At the general meeting of the National Conservation Council held on 23 September the Council took note of the Benthic Habitat Characterisation Survey conducted by CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. dated 21 August 2015 that had been released to the public…
Cayman Islands Customs seize vessel, drugs, seafood, under-declared alcohol
Collector of Customs, Mr. Charles Clifford, confirmed that on Tuesday, 29th September 2015 Her Majesty’s Customs seized a 50 foot fishing vessel, following the discovery on board of a quantity of drugs, seafood, and under-declared alcohol. In addition officers arrested…
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Community Events Apostle 13 & the Disciple of Demons Play with music & dance FOUR performances only Opens Thu Oct 22- Sat Oct 24 7:30pm & Sun Oct 25 3:00pm St George’s Anglican Church Hall Tickets $15 (A) $5 (C)…
Winnipegger Easterbrook makes splash in scuba world
By Doug Lunney, Winnipeg Sun Manitoba has produced some of the world’s best hockey players and curlers, but a former Winnipegger is getting her due as a pioneer in the scuba diving industry. Nancy Easterbrook was inducted into the International…
RCIPS warns residents of anticipated risks arising from increased demand for US cash in Cayman
From RCIPS The RCIPS Financial Crime Unit (FCU) would like to advise the community of risks that the current temporary increase in demand for US cash on the island and the possible emergence of unlicensed currency exchanges may pose to…
Cayman Islands Government IT Security report warns of serious threats to its security
From The Office of The Auditor General Cayman Islands September 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Cayman Islands Government (“CIG”) is highly dependent on information technology for the management of its business and the delivery of public services. As it looks to…
Cayman Islands artist says, “Let’s Fly!”
“Let’s Fly!” Our October featured original oil painting “Let’s Fly!” displays an awesome Cayman sunset, created by Gordon Solomon using his “spots of light” technique . Man-o-war birds take flight as the brilliant colours come alive and storm clouds roll towards the…
Cayman Islands Vela partners with IDG for interior design
From International Design Group We are happy to announce that Davenport, creators of the new stunning Vela development on beautiful South Sound, has partnered with IDG for its Interior Design. IDG’s team will be selecting all interior finishes to create…
Applicability of Ancient English Statutes in Common Law Offshore Jurisdictions
From Harneys But although most people are aware of the potential applicability of the old common law, what people tend to be less cognisant of is the effect of ancient English statutes. September 2015 Most offshore jurisdictions use every effort…
Hong Kong tycoon Li on defensive after attacks from Chinese state media bug
By Kelvin Chan – AP Business Writer From The Republic HONG KONG — Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing has defended his business strategy against accusations from China’s state media that he is abandoning investments in the world’s No. 2 economy…