The Alexander Hotel, Cayman Brac
The Alexander Hotel opened in the summer of 2009 and is the ideal getaway whether it’s for business or pleasure. With a local flare that is unmatched, the property has 31 suites, on-site bar and restaurant, pool and is located…
Iceland must comply with EU rules if it is to join the club
by Stephen Tindale The EU should not lower its standards on whaling or fisheries whatever the economic rewards might be of allowing Iceland to join the European club – argues think-tank Iceland is the world’s longest-running democracy. At a time…
Scotland wants elite increase
By Ron Shillinford Mark Scotland, Minister of Sports, was at the London Olympics to see the Cayman Islands team perform. The Fraser brothers, Shaune and Brett, did exceptionally well in their swim events reaching semi-finals. On the track, Kemar Hyman…
Loud is best?
BY Paul McGowan of PS Audio So what is it about people that makes us want to turn the volume up on anything we hear that we like? Is that your experience as well? If I am in the car…
Expats Have Killed The Cayman Island’s First Direct Income Tax
By David McFadden The Cayman Islands is scrapping a plan to impose a direct income tax on thousands of expatriates working in the British Caribbean territory that is famed as a no-tax financial center. Premier McKeeva Bush issued a terse…
The Chamber replaces Business Expo with new and improved Cayshop event!
The Chamber of Commerce is launching a new business event called Cayshop. Always looking to improve our events and programmes we have taken a long and hard look at the Business Expo and decided after 20 years it is in…
Cayman Cop Interns – Assignments Completed
Thirteen young Caymanians completed their summer internships with the RCIPS last Friday. During the four-week programme the students worked in a variety of departments including Financial Crime, Process, Scenes of Crime, Fleet Management and the Joint Marine Unit. In all…
Honorific Recipients Feted
At a recent awards ceremony held in the Westin Galleon Ballroom, past and present political leaders as well as Speakers of the Legislative Assembly were presented with certificates affirming the recent conferral of their award of a lifetime honorific. The…
Top 5 Things that Make Grand Cayman
By jhonsonpeterson As small as this island may seem, it’s a hidden paradise. Make sure you heed to the advertisements and tour promotions by websites and tour operators to get hold of cheap plane tickets and exclusive deals. The Grand…