Cost savings initiatives in ERC Report for Budget
In the latest Minutes from the Deputy Governor and Chief Officer’s Meeting on 16th July, 2012, Dep. Governor Franz Manderson, provided an update of the Budget and discussed some of the options provided in the Expenditure Review Committee’s (ERC) Report….
GHRI, Georgia Aquarium Partner for Stingray Census Study in Grand Cayman
The Guy Harvey Research Institute just finished conducting the annual census of the stingray population at Stingray City in Grand Cayman. The GHRI team, led by Guy Harvey and GHRI Director Dr. Mahmood Shivji, Dr. Brad Wetherbee of the University…
Tiny Cayman Islands nation looks to make big Olympic splash
By Allan Maki, The Globe and Mail, Calgary Theirs is an Island tale with a Canadian twist. A story where improbability met opportunity and rewarded them both, with more than they dreamed. Shaune Fraser is telling that story, his brother’s,…
2012 Backscatter Grand Cayman Digital Shootout Was a Photographer’s Dream
The 2012 Backscatter Digital Shootout was not to be missed. Held June 16-23 at the Little Cayman Beach Resort, Scuba Diving Magazine‘s photo editor, Katy Danca Galli, dubbed it the “ultimate summer camp for for underwater photography nuts” and blogged about her…
Greenpeace: KFC’s secret recipe ravages rainforests
Greenpeace International yesterday (24) released evidence that Kentucky Fried Chicken – KFC has been using product packaging sourced from rainforests, supplied by Asia Pulp and Paper (APP). Forensic testing in three markets – UK, China and Indonesia – repeatedly confirmed…
Inserve Yachts approved by Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Inserve Yachts Ltd has recently had its safety management system reviewed and approved by the Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR) for passenger yachts. Passenger yachts are those carrying up to 36 passengers as defined by the Red Ensign Group Code…
Letter to the Editor: Anon
OPEN LETTER TO THE UK ECONOMIST EXPERT NOW IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS It is a gross injustice for the government of the Cayman Islands to disenfranchise its people by freely granting work permits to every Tom, Dick and Harry collecting…
MaplesFS Continues Middle East Expansion
MaplesFS, a leading independent global fund services and fiduciary services provider, has further expanded its presence and regional commitment in the Middle East with the hire of Chandan Bhatia, Vice President of Fund Services. MaplesFS’ growth is based on increased…
CIFS announce proposal for new form of Incorporated Cell Company Legislation
The Cayman Islands Financial Services (CIFS) have announced a bill to amend the Insurance Law, so as to allow insurers formed as segregated portfolio companies (SPCs) to enjoy the same benefits as incorporated cell companies in other jurisdictions, is now…
Cayman Islands frog overruns Puerto Rico
The frog septentrionalis, an aggressive species from Cuba and the Cayman Islands, has spread uncontrolled throughout Puerto Rico where it threatens the Caribbean island’s ecosystem and fauna, EFE reports. Puerto Rico Natural Resources and Environment Dept. (DNEA) Wildlife Unit director…
