Stamp duty on property increases and insurance premiums to jump
The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2012, if approved by lawmakers, will standardise the rate of stamp duty paid for the transfer [sale] of property to 7.5 per cent for everyone, no matter where they buy the land or building structures…
Cayman National Sprint Meet
Stingray Swim Club, Grand Cayman, 9 October 2012: Cayman National – a committed supporter of Cayman’s youth and of swimming in the Cayman Islands – will be on deck at the Lions Aquatic Centre this Saturday, October 13th to host…
Cayman to Celebrate Caribbean Statistics Day
The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) will lead observance of CARICOM-designated Caribbean Statistics Day in the Cayman Islands on Monday, 15 October, with a slew of activities. This year’s theme, Working together to improve statistics in the 21st century and…
Fraser Brothers taking part in the 24th Annual CUC 800M Sea Swim
George Town, Grand Cayman – (October 8th 2012): Competition in this Saturday’s 24th Annual CUC 800m Sea Swim will be a little tougher than usual as Olympians Shaune and Brett Fraser will be part of the lineup when the starting…
CISPA Annual Gala accounts itself well at gala
Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants (CISPA) hosted their 2012 Annual Gala Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in the Grand Cayman Ballroom. 15 Newly qualified Caymanian Accountants received awards for their achievements comprising certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or attaining their bachelors…
Establishing Roots for STEM
By: Bradley Kovach, STEM Carib 2012 Steering Committee With STEM Carib 2012 Conference being just a few days away, I realized that many people may not be familiar with this acronym. STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) is a term that…
Future of Cayman Forum announced
Public and Private Sectors Weigh In On Cayman’s Future At a press conference on October 10th, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson was joined by Chamber of Commerce President David Kirkaldy and Chief Executive Officer Wil Pineau, alongside Future of Cayman Steering…
Information Commissioner (ICO) upholds decision of NPO to redact records
From the ICO Information Commissioner Mrs. Jennifer Dilbert released her 23rd decision made under the Freedom of Information Law 2007, on Friday 5 October 2012. An Applicant was refused full access by the National Pensions Office to audited accounts and…
Jeff Webb hospitalised
CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb has been taken to hospital in London after falling ill on his way to the UK to speak at a conference. Webb was due to speak at the Leaders in Football event at Stamford Bridge, home…
Cayman’s Chief Justice to rule in boat owner’s dispute with Ryan
Cayman’s local boat captains, who have defied Cayman’s “much maligned” developer Michael Ryan’s notice ‘to vacate my land now’ have to wait now for a ruling from Cayman’s top judge, Hon Anthony Smellie. The Port Authority had also posted notices…
