New facility will create 1500 local jobs
KPMG accountants yesterday met government officials about the draft report on the George Town port project, completing a several-month value-for-money study, now set for legal scrutiny, prior to final signatures. UDP officials roughly estimate that the “upland” portion of the…
Appleby set to expand into mainland China
Appleby, the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, is set to expand into mainland China with the opening of a new representative office in Shanghai. The new office, due to open on 2nd April 2012, will…
Walkers Foundation committed to children’s health
For the third successive year, the Walkers Foundation has supported the Childrens Health Task Force, Health4Youth Program with a grant of $30,000.00. The Walkers Foundation has been the premium sponsor of this program from its inception in 2009. The Health4Youth…
Whitney Houston laid to rest at private NJ burial
WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star’s family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her…
MOTHER’S HEARTACHE
Aidan’s family at a loss after water tragedy She can hardly speak, trembling on the verge of tears from one moment to the next. Shana Pars is outside her Minzett Drive home waiting for Aidan’s father, Keron Cupid, to appear….
HSBC donates $30,000 to Junior Achievement
HSBC Cayman has announced its commitment to the Cayman Islands Junior Achievement ‘Corporate Ambassador’ programme by promising an annual donation of $10,000 for a three year term. Mr Gonzalo Jalles, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Cayman said the bank was…
J.Lo, Fergie add star power to Rio Carnival parade
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As millions watched the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Carnival parade Sunday, at least a few eyes turned toward the stars, or at least toward the VIP boxes hosting celebrities such as…
Tourist dies swimming at Spotts
A tourist has died after getting into difficulties in the water off Spotts Public Beach. The 58 year old man was taken to George Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chief Inspector Richard Barrow said: “Shortly before 5:00pm on…