CIMA Appoints New Chief Actuary
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alan Morris to the position of Chief Actuary, reporting directly to the Managing Director. “Mr. Morris will ensure the integration of risk modeling into the risk…
World Travel Awards winners revealed in Turks & Caicos
McKeeva Bush, Premier, Cayman Islands and Shomari Scott, Director of Tourism, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism were at the WTA on Friday 14th Sept. Leading travel brands from across the region have shared top honours at the World Travel Awards…
Turn off ‘golden taps’ of overseas aid, says Tory grandee, as funds set to reach £11.5bn by 2015
A Coalition row escalated today over the “morality” of increasing Britain’s overseas aid while swingeing cuts are imposed at home. Conservative grandee Lord Ashcroft attacked government plans for more international development aid, stressing it was time to turn off the…
Cayman Islands plan to attract more Brazilians
The U.S., Japan and Europe are the top destinations of tourists planning an international trip. However, many are unaware of the leisure tourism potential of the Cayman Islands, which are located in Central America. With their incredible natural landmarks, their…
Open Innovation in the Electric Vehicle Marketplace
Parker Lyons Argosy Fellow Last week, GM announced that it would break its monthly sales record for the Chevy Volt, with August sales expected to be “well over” 2,500 vehicles. Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) are doing better in their second…
US tax ruling threatens commodity mutual funds to Cayman Islands
By John Kemp Commodity prices could come under severe pressure if the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decides to revoke previous rulings that have allowed mutual funds to pour over $50 billion into commodity derivatives through subsidiaries in the Cayman…
Food fans flock to Cayman Cookout
There are over 6,000 food festivals a year, but for the monied, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen has traditionally been the main event. Perhaps not for much longer. The Cayman Cookout, held Jan. 17-20, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton…
Expert to assist Cayman and other Caribbean leaders in getting the most and best from their teams
Global Compliance Solutions, long a leader in helping financial service providers, is pleased to announce an agreement with sought after speaker and best-selling author Tim D. Keck to host a leadership conference for managers in all industries across Cayman and…
Grand Cayman Resort revitalises
Recently awarded the “Best Beach Resort” by Starwood Preferred guest members, Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa on Grand Cayman Island has announced a multi-million dollar resort renewal project with enhancements planned across the property. Guided by Westin standards, the oceanfront…
Caribbean Development Bank hosts National Project Management Workshop in Grenada
Officials from the public sector, statutory bodies, financial institutions and other agencies in Grenada involved in the management of projects financed by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will benefit from a workshop to be hosted by the Bank in Grenada…
