Syria crisis: Dozens killed by Aleppo university blasts
More than 80 people have been killed by two blasts in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, activists and officials say. The explosions reportedly struck an area between the University of Aleppo’s halls of residence and the architecture faculty on…
Formal publication of Special Report to parliament
Formal publication of Special Report to parliament concerning the posture of the cabinet with respect to lawful requisitions of the OCG Kingston; January 15, 2013 – The Office of the Contractor-General’s (OCG) Special Report concerning the posture of the Cabinet…
Stockholm train crashed into apartments ‘by cleaner’
A cleaning woman stole an empty commuter train in a suburb of Stockholm and crashed it into a house, injuring herself, Swedish officials say. The four-carriage train was driven out of the depot for about a mile until it jumped…
Caribbean real estate market makes push for international appeal
By Chad Clinton Communications Manager, Americas (RICS) Although the Caribbean has long been seen as a place to soak up the sun, in recent years there has been a surge in interest in from large US corporations and foreign investors…
Cayman Islands Master Fund Registration Update
As anticipated by our client update of 17 February 2012, the legislation aimed at the registration of master entities in a master/feeder structure has been revised, expanding the scope of the registration requirement. Changed Definition of “Master Fund” The Mutual…
Cayman Carne Group adds another independent fund director
By Caroline Allen Investment Europe Carne Group has selected Julie O’Hara as the latest independent fund director to join its Cayman Islands office – the fourth Carne director now resident in the Cayman Islands and available for fund boards. O’Hara’s…
The Global Elite are hiding 18 trillion dollars in offshore banks
In recent days, the fact that Mitt Romney has millions of dollars parked down in the Cayman Islands has made headlines all over the world. But when it comes to offshore banking, what Mitt Romney is doing is small potatoes. …
Grand Cayman: Our 30th Anniversary trip
By Linda Jones Linda has produced a beautiful book of photographs taken on Grand Cayman on her and her husband, Steve’s, 30th Wedding Anniversary. December 31st, 2012. She says: “We had always talked about an Island vacation – long walks…
Immediate and Interim Improvements to the Cruise Visitor Experience
Cruise Visitors to the Cayman Islands will see immediate and interim improvements to their experience once they arrive on land in George Town, the Ministry of Tourism announced today. Having announced that the cruise berthing project will now follow a…
Cayman Islands Too Far Away? Just Build Your Own
By William Pesek Bloomberg Fifteen years ago, China was ecstatic to regain control of Hong Kong and all it represented: freshly minted billionaires, a culture in which corporate chieftains outshine movie stars, and splashy initial public offerings that rival New…
