ECHR leaves Northern Rock shareholders out in the cold
On August 1, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) dashed hopes of Northern Rock shareholders to obtain compensation from the UK for the collapse and nationalization of British bank Northern Rock. The Fourth Section of the ECHR unanimously dismissed…
Government Open as Normal, Watch Continues
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Grand Cayman until further notice as Tropical Storm Ernesto continues its westward passage. All residents are asked to closely monitor weather advisories and the Cayman Prepared website. The Deputy Governor, the Hon. Franz Manderson,…
Statement by the Cayman Islands Council of Associations
Statement by the Cayman Islands Council of Associations regarding government’s proposal to implement a payroll tax on work permit holders earning at least $36,000 per year. This statement has been endorsed by the following associations: Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce,…
Even more confusion re Community Enhancement Fee being withdrawn.
EVEN MORE CONFUSION: Press statement from group of Business People following Premier’s release at 7:04pm Sat (4) Following the release to the media Saturday morning of a statement authored by several prominent Caymanian business leaders declaring that the “Community Enhancement…
Weststar TV and Cayman 27 prepare For Ernesto
As WestStar TV and Cayman 27 prepare for impending weather from Tropical Storm Ernesto, officials want to remind cable customers to follow safety recommendations and prepare early. A few simple steps can ensure family members are safe and speed up…
TS Ernesto well South but strengthening. Florence now Post-Tropical Remnant Low
Tropical Storm Ernesto 11:00 AM EDT Mon Aug 6 Location: 15.8°N 80.5°W Moving: WNW at 9 mph Min pressure: 994 mb Max sustained: 65 mph BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO ADVISORY NUMBER 20 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052012…