Bush’s budget speech shouts more soda than specifics. Manderson’s throne speech speaks of serious social concerns
Listening to a 3 ½ hour budget speech plus a half hour throne speech was heavy going on Monday (20) but it was required. The most exciting part of the whole proceedings was whether it was going to happen at…
2012 THRONE SPEECH
Delivered by His Excellency the Acting Governor, Mr. Franz Manderson CERT HON JP Monday, 20 August 2012 / Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly Building Madam Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, it is a great honour for me, in my capacity…
Bush delivers a budget, unapproved because he had to
Although the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister Henry Bellingham has not approved the Cayman islands 2012/13 Budget, Premier, Hon. McKeeva Bush, presented it anyway because he said he had to and he was confident it would be approved….
A mailbox is all you need in the Cayman Islands. Switzerland is deep secrecy
From lezgetreal.com For several years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been sort of quietly leading an international effort to end tax evasion. Instead of targeting Germans driving Ferraris, she’s focused on the ways the über-rich legally evade paying taxes –…
Cayman Islands shows its stylish side
Fresh from the runway at the Miami Swim Show, designer Tosca Delfino has unveiled her 2013 Spring/Summer Lookbook including a new line inspired by the Cayman Islands. Delfino’s new swimwear collection is a reflection of the designer’s travels with her…
Billionaire financier and Cayman Islands fund manager sells all his equity positions
From Red Kingman (SHTFPlan) – In a harbinger of what may be coming our way in the Fall of 2012, billionaire financier George Soros has sold all of his equity positions in major financial stocks according to a 13-F report filed with…
Royal Caribbean cuts back cruises to Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda — Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced it plans to scale back the amount of stops in Bermuda, citing reduced guest demand. The company has reportedly received feedback that its passengers want to visit other destinations, especially on…
OCG Responds to Public Statements Attributed to Jamaica Association of Contractors and Consultants (JAC)
Kingston; August 20, 2012 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has taken note of a story which appears in today’s edition of the Observer Newspaper entitled “Angry Contractors tackle OCG on Thursday”. The story indicates, among other things,…
Explosives case is adjourned until Wednesday
Defence Attorney for defendant Prasad Suresh, who imported explosive chemicals allegedly without the required paperwork, was still arguing in Summary Court last Friday (17) that Suresh’s importation was not explosives as defined under the law. Nicholas Dixey said his client’s…
Did you know about the new types of Immigration permits available in the Cayman Islands?
The amendment to the Immigration Law has came into effect in June 2012. It introduced major changes to the immigration rules on the Island by creating a new category of permits for investors who wish to live in the Cayman…
