Rotary Sunrise inducts Dr. Sook Yin
The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise has inducted Dr. Sook Yin as an honorary member of the Club. Dr. Yin has a long history of working with the Club on various community projects most notably those associated with the…
Side Letters – Some Tips from the Cayman Islands
Two recent court decisions handed down in the Cayman Islands serve as a valuable reminder that, no matter how hard won the finer points of a negotiation, one should never forget the basics. The cases – Medley Opportunity Fund Ltd….
Cayman Islands still included in Disney’s 2013 Itineraries
In early 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer a variety of new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas. In addition to six-night Western Caribbean sailings, new choices include four-night Caribbean getaway cruises and eight-night itineraries that take guests to Walt Disney…
Ministry Offers Opportunities for Unemployed Youth
On Monday September 3rd, Minister of Education, Training & Employment, Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP and Chief Officer of Education Mrs. Mary Rodrigues welcomed the 25 new participants of the 9th Passport2Success cohort. This cohort is for young Caymanians between the…
Reaction to Ashcroft’s Privy Council Appointment
The following two stories show some of the reaction to Lord Michael Ashcroft’s appointment by UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, to the Privy Council. Also see our story today, “PNP politicians try to shift blame for health care contract”. 1….
The Multi Layered Costs of Addiction [in the Cayman Islands]
By Lynn Robinson Programme Coordinator Caribbean Haven Residential Cente This year’s theme for Recovery Month is It’s Worth It. When you think about the cost of addiction, you may be forced to think about the amount of money people spend…
Walkers strengthens Asian insolvency practice with Cayman Islands’ transfer
By Kanishk Varghese Offshore law firm Walkers has boosted its insolvency, restructuring and litigation practice in Asia with the transfer of counsel Tim Haynes from Cayman Islands to Hong Kong. Haynes brings with him over 18 years of experience working…
Mourant Ozannes sponsors the 2012 Cayman Alternative Investment Summit
The Cayman Alternative Investment Summit (Cayman A.I Summit) aims to develop a new narrative for the alternative investment industry on what it stands for and what it can deliver in the post-crisis world. The financial crisis is also an opportunity…
Uphill battle fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
New Regional Fisheries Collaboration between CRFM-OSPESCA Solidified BELIZE CITY, BELIZE; WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 Over 60 high-level delegates from 19 countries spanning Central America and the Caribbean concluded a milestone meeting in Belize on Tuesday evening with a comprehensive roadmap…
Valero to Turn Aruba Refinery Into Terminal
Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) said it will convert its Caribbean refinery in Aruba into a terminal while it continues seeking a buyer for the plant-the latest casualty of the sweeping changes rocking the North American energy industry. Valero in March…
