Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture says they will support ban on Paraquat
iNews Cayman has been shouting out loud the need for a ban on the deadly herbicide Paraquat. We have supported the Care2 action alert petition site to ban Paraquat in the Cayman Islands. We have written and published lead stories…
Reluctance to invest public sector pension funds in Cayman Islands entity
Frank Sinatra was onto something when he sang, “riding high in April, shot down in May.” Greenwich’s public sector pension fund lost 4.6 percent in value during the month of May, dropping from $312 million in value to $296 million. “May was…
Slush funds in the Cayman Islands?
Another ‘cheap’ crack about the Cayman Islands. Hedge funds are now ‘slush’ funds. This story concerning British comedian, Jimmy Carr, who revealed he was involved in a legal but embarrassing (for him) tax avoidance scheme, has been making the news…
Leadership Cayman Takes to the Streets to Tour Island’s Utilities
On June 6th, 2012, the 2012 Leadership Cayman (LC) class had the opportunity to learn from the experts on the infrastructure of the Cayman Islands. The seminar’s objective was to provide a broad overview of the present day development of…
Nick Shaxson hits back at Chairman of Cayman Islands Stock Exchange
Nicholas Shaxson, whose book “Treasure Islands” caused a furor here and was rightly blasted by Anthony Travers, Chairman of the Cayman Stock Exchange, has sent out a blog on his treasureislands.org website that is currently doing the web rounds. This…
A TV revolution made in London?
Exclusive: A new technology could bring 3-D effects into your living room – and without any need for those awful glasses This article appeared on line on www.standard.co.uk website To see the three videos with the 3D effects you MUST…
Chamber Offers Business & Immigration Course
It becomes increasingly important for business owners to stay abreast of changing Immigration policy to ensure that their organizations are operating within the law and ensuring best practices. It is precisely for this reason that the Chamber’s Professional Development &…
HLSS Appoints Bryon Stevens as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets
Home Loan Servicing Solutions, Ltd.TM (“HLSS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HLSS) announced on Thursday (21) the appointment of Bryon Stevens as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets with responsibility for managing relationships with the Company’s shareholders and prospective…
Carnival quarterly profit takes a nosedive
Carnival Corp.’s quarterly profit plunged 93 per cent due to rising fuel costs and weaker bookings following the Costa Concordia wreck earlier this year, sending its shares down 3 per cent in midday trade. New cruise ship simulator highlights teamwork…
Cayman Islands drilling company expands its programme
Vantage Drilling Company announced yesterday that it has received two contract awards for the Sapphire Driller adding an additional well to the Sapphire Driller’s current drilling program and three wells from another customer in the Ivory Coast. The contracts will…
