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…
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…
Bruce Blake interview
23 July 12 By Ron Shillingford The Cayman Islands team at the London Olympics has reliable, experienced officials ensuring that all their needs are taken care of and they can just concentrate on preparing for the performance of their lives….
Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands
Leslie’s Curl, Grand Cayman From swsmeltzer Overall Rating = 3.75 out of 5 Access – Moderate; boat only and 35 to 45 minutes from Safe Haven harbor via the North Sound. The water can be rough outside of the sound…
Cayman Islands’ Kristina Myren loses SF in Junior CASA
Guyana has already secured one of the eight individual titles at the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Junior Caribbean Squash Championships and were to vie for three more in the finals of the tournament Sunday (22) evening at the hot…
Some surprises named in West Indies squad for first Digicel Test against New Zealand
St. John’s, Antigua – The Selection Committee of the West Indies Cricket Board yesterday announced the 13-member squad for the first Digicel Test against New Zealand, starting on Wednesday, July 25, at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. Guyanese Narsingh Deonarine…
Steyn finishes off England after Amla’s batting heroics
It was first blood to South Africa in their battle for cricket supremacy with No.1 ranked England as the tourists wrapped up an innings and 12 runs rout in the first Test at The Oval Monday. South Africa will usurp…
VAT for T&C
In an Associated Press story from the Montreal Gazette, the acting governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands [Patrick Boyle] has signed into law a value-added tax to shore up the finances of the troubled British territory. An 11 per…
Aurora shooting: Suspect James Holmes appears in court
The US man accused of killing 12 people in a shooting at a Batman film screening in Aurora, Colorado has appeared in court for the first time. James Holmes, 24, sat in court in a red jail suit with dyed…
Tortuga Opens Rum Cake Store at Falmouth Jamaica Cruise Ship Pier
Falmouth, Jamaica – When Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas arrived in Falmouth, Jamaica on Wednesday, July 18, doors to Tortuga’s new flagship retail store at the pier opened to welcome them and share their authentic taste of Jamaica with…