Will the Paralympics be able to match the success of the Olympics?
David Bond | 06:53 UK time, Thursday, 30 August 2012 Comparisons will inevitably be drawn in the coming days between the Olympics and Paralympics. The country was so captivated by the 17 magical days of the Olympics that they are…
Adknowledge Announces “Escape to [Cayman Islands] Paradise” Contest
Adknowledge Is Taking Their Partners to the Island of Grand Cayman Adknowledge has announced today the launch of their “Escape to Paradise” contest, a promotion that rewards both their highest earning, and fastest growing email and affiliate marketing partners. The…
Think, Act and Be at Peace
For the very first time, the Cayman Islands will join millions of people across the world to celebrate peace. September 21st marks the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Peace. A day when people resolve to put their differences…
Female finger biter pleads “guilty”
Kerry Ann Jackson pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding Debra Bush-Jefferson and was given a suspended sentence for one year on Tuesday (28) by Acting Justice Carol Beswick and ordered to pay $1,205.09 in compensation. On 10th October, 2010 both Jackson…
LA passes 2012/13 Budget
The much heralded and long awaited 2012/13 Budget Appropriations Bill was passed in the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly (LA) after only spending a couple of days with the Financial Committee to get their approval. The only hurdle now is in…
Romney Party Yacht Flies Cayman Islands Flag
By MATTHEW MOSK (@mattmosk) , BRIAN ROSS (@brianross) , MEGAN CHUCHMACH (@megcourtney) and RHONDA SCHWARTZ, abc NEWS Gov. Mitt Romney’s campaign toasted its top donors Wednesday aboard a 150-foot yacht flying the flag of the Cayman Islands. The floating party,…
Movie Inspires Teen Camp
Inspired by the movie The Help, 12 teens from various schools recently participated in a week-long, heart-warming summer camp at the Family Resource Centre (FRC). Adapted in part from the movie scenes, activities focused on story-telling, identifying groups in society…
Deputy Governor’s Awards
Deputy Governor the Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon., JP is committed to building a new sense of morale throughout the civil service. He believes the new Deputy Governor’s Awards will help. Mr Manderson explained, “The Deputy Governor’s Awards are designed…
Andrew Strauss: England captain retires from cricket
England captain Andrew Strauss has retired from all forms of cricket. Strauss skippered his country in 50 of his 100 Tests and is handing over to one-day captain Alastair Cook. Strauss, 35, said: “For me the driver to it all…
Cayman Islands Stock Exchange : Bank of NT Butterfield & Sons Limited – announces sale of Barbados Subsidiary
Butterfield Completes Sale of Barbados Subsidiary to First Citizens Group Hamilton, Bermuda-28 August 2012: The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (“Butterfield”) today announced that it has completed the sale of its wholly-owned Barbados subsidiary, Butterfield Bank (Barbados) Limited,…
