‘We Haven’t Done Enough’ – New UWI head bemoans failure of University
By Jermaine Francis, Staff Reporter From The Jamaican Gleaner Professor Archibald McDonald, incoming principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, said the institution, over the years, has not been as integral to the Caribbean’s and, in particular,…
Important changes to immigration policy
Cabinet has agreed a number of important changes to immigration policy which will be implemented in two phases. The main areas concerned are work permits, permanent residency, term limits and the key employee provision. Phase One of the reform exercise…
Ex Cayman resident joins Dental Care of Garapan, Saipan
There’s a bright new face in the community and his name is Nelson Charles Krum, DDS. “Dr. Nelson,” as he is called, has practiced dentistry for 34 years. He brings a high standard of professional experience and newfound commitment to…
S. Koreans’ direct investment into tax havens tops W16 tln since 2008
From Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) — South Koreans have directly invested over 16 trillion won in overseas tax havens over the past five years, a lawmaker said Sunday, citing government data. Rep. An Min-suk of the main…
RPT-Fitch rates Taiwan’s Chailease’s bond ‘A(twn)’
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) Fitch Ratings has assigned Taiwan-based Chailease Finance Co. Ltd’s (Chailease) proposed TWD1.4bn 1.6% senior unsecured bonds, maturing on 22 July 2018, a National Long-Term ‘A(twn)’ Rating. Key Rating Drivers The bonds…
Forte Energy says Dutchess exercises conversion option
Forte Energy NL is an Australian-based minerals company focused on the exploration, evaluation and development of uranium and energy-related projects worldwide. The Company changed its name from Murchison United NL on 25 November 2008. Forte Energy has secured an extensive…
New governor sits down with press
Helen Kilpatrick, Cayman Islands governor-designate, found time to meet some of Cayman’s media on Saturday (20) before leaving back to the United Kingdom (UK) after her brief visit here. She arrived Thursday evening on a familiarisation visit. The burning question…
Six crazy ideas for saving Detroit – #2 Tax shelter like Cayman Islands
By Lydia DePillis, Timothy B. Lee, and Dylan Matthews From Washington Post Detroit’s bankruptcy filing is designed to solve the city’s short-term financial crisis and give city leaders a bit of fiscal breathing room. But the city’s long-term prospects still…
Sandals Foundation mobilizes for Mandela Day
From Bahama Islandsinfo NASSAU, Bahamas — The Sandals Foundation commemorated the globally-recognized Mandela Day yesterday by partnering with the College of the Bahamas (COB) and the Lyford Cay Foundation’s education enrichment programme, FOCUS, to plant a tree at the college…
Land donated to NT and will see “Shooting Stars”
Sisters, Shirley, Barbara, Louise, and Carol Herrman have given a second gift of land on Cayman Brac to The National Trust. The donation of 8.6acres of land is in memory of the late Dr. Roy Herrman and Estelle Herrman. The…
