Cayman Govt unlikely to deal with issue of same-sex marriage until 2020
From Jamaica Observer GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — Premier Alden McLaughlin says his administration is unlikely to deal with the issue of same-sex marriage until early 2020. The premier made the statement on Friday as he addressed the ruling…
US: ‘Even more headaches’: Publishers brace for fallout from California’s ‘gig worker’ law
By Max Willens From DIGIDAY California’s Assembly Bill 5 has set the stage for an epic battle about the future of the gig economy. It has also created headaches for California-based media companies, which fear the legislation’s restrictions will affect…
Cayman Islands representatives table unique Anti-Illegal Bingo Bill
From BEFASHIONLIKE Cayman Islands lawmakers look to crack down on legal gambling through heftier penalties Cayman Islands lawmakers have advised their goals to slam up attempts to break down on illegitimate gambling together with the recent intro to probiotics benefits of a…
Governor tours Sunrise Adult Training Centre and opens Studio
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper toured the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SRC) in West Bay on Thursday (12 September) and gave a “surprise performance”. During the two-hour visit, instigated by the Governor’s Office, Mr. Roper…
Arecibo Observatory nets $19 million grant to search for dangerous asteroids
By Marc Angelis From engadget NASA has ensured the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico can continue itssearch for near Earth objects (NEOs) that pose a threat to the planet with a $19 million grant. The fund was awarded to the University…
Maples Group supports first US CLO employing a Cayman Islands LLC
The Maples Group was pleased to support the Issuer and the Co-Issuer on the Cayman Islands and Delaware, legal, listing and fiduciary aspects of its middle market collaterised loan obligation (“CLO”). The deal, which priced on 13 August 2019 at…
UK: Parliament suspension: Queen approves PM’s plan
From BBC Parliament will be suspended just days after MPs return to work in September – and only a few weeks before the Brexit deadline. Boris Johnson said a Queen’s Speech would take place after the suspension, on 14 October,…
Community Policing
St. Kitts & Nevis: PM Harris highlights the importance of having diversity within the Police Force, particularly in the context of Community Policing St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is…
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the Caribbean
From Caribbean National Weekly BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC -Cancer has become the second-leading cause of death in the Caribbean and despite this growing burden, many Caribbean small island nations have health systems that struggle to provide optimal cancer care for their…
Las Vegas welcomes top airline executives during 2019 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit
LAS VEGAS –– More than 300 airline, airport and aviation industry executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 24th Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit, Aug. 25 – 27, 2019, at Wynn Las Vegas. Boyd Group International, a…