What is FACTA and is Cayman preparing for it?
The following is a government release: Cayman’s Government, Private Sector prepare for FACTA As the Cayman Islands Government’s Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Task Force evaluates the suitability of a government-to-government reporting arrangement with the US, it also acknowledges…
New stamps celebrate Marine Life
Twelve colourful postage stamps showcasing the beauty of these islands marine life will be the Cayman Islands Postal Service’s (CIPS) newest release. Cayman Islands Marine Life – Definitive Series, to be issued on Tuesday, 9 October, will also commemorate World…
Texas port a rising star
Galveston offers easy access to routes Like purring cats, these affection-seeking stingrays are brushing up against our legs in the waist-deep crystal clear waters surrounding Grand Cayman. We’d like to think these angel-winged sea creatures the size of a dining…
Cayman Islands Chief Justice gives Key Note Address at ITPC Conference
The following is the Key Note Address by Hon. Anthony Smellie, QC, Chief Justice of the Cayman Islands. The speech was given at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Cayman Islands on 5th October, 2012. Balancing the Requirements of the Trust with Fairness…
Civil Servant En-route to Gaining Associates Degree
Finding time to further your education while working full time and maintaining a family can prove to be difficult. The Civil Service College of the Cayman Islands (CSC) is aware of these challenges and actively looks for dynamic ways to…
iNews Editor speaks to Rotary
Colin Wilson, Editor of iNews Cayman, was guest speaker at Rotary Club of Grand Cayman’s weekly lunchtime gathering at The Westin Hotel last Thursday (4). After a sumptuous meal and listening to news taken from the Compass and CNS (whoops!)…
STEM promises to be a scientific marvel at UCCI
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Carib 2012 is a three-day event that boasts an impressive lineup of local and international speakers whose presentations will cover a variety of topics on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. On Wednesday, October 17th, STEM…
NYC Bloggers to taste flavours of the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is bringing Caymanian cuisine to New York City on October 23 with an exclusive dinner at Kitchen NYC in collaboration with Snooth.com, a wine-focused social networking website. The dinner features a five-course menu, exquisitely prepared by Executive…
Celebrations keeps blooming!
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, (4 October 2012): Celebrations is regionally renowned for the Caribbean’s most luxurious floral, weddings and events for over 20 years. Now you can enjoy Celebrations every day through their dazzling flagship floral boutique in the heart…
Cruise tourism contributed almost US$1.5 billion to the Caribbean in 2011/12
Regional cruise tourism in 2011-2012 generated more than US$1.9 billion in direct expenditures, 45,000 jobs and $728 million in employee wages among 21 destinations. This is according to a study commissioned by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and conducted by…
