Cayman Islands Government supports Red Cross Appeal for Funding
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – As part of its ongoing commitment to promote a safer and more resilient country, Government has announced its plan to support the Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) in its appeal for funding to ensure the continuity of…
Cayman Islands Government statement on The Netherlands blacklisting
From The Office of the Premier The Cayman Islands Government regrets that the Kingdom of The Netherlands has chosen to break from other EU Member States to pursue a “blacklist” of 21 jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, based solely on…
Premier hosts largest London Friends of Cayman Islands dinner
LONDON– The Premier, Hon Alden McLaughlin and the Cayman delegation in the United Kingdom including Minister of Financial Services and Home Affairs Hon. Tara Rivers; Minister of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure Hon. Joseph Hew; Attorney General Hon. Sam Bulgin; Leader…
Cayman Finance statement on the ‘Cayman Islands Economic Substance Bill’
6 December 2018 The Cayman Islands Government today released the draft International Tax-Co-operation (Economic Substance) Bill, 2018 “a law to provide for an economic substance test to be satisfied by certain entities; and for incidental and connected purposes” (the “Bill”)….
Cayman Islands publishes Bills to further strengthen standards
In response to global developments in financial services, the Cayman Islands Government today published three bills that further strengthen our compliance with international standards. The bills are The Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2018; The Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill,…
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Cayman Islands Government discusses banking requirements for charities
General Registry and the Ministry of Financial Services have met with local banks to address concerns surrounding banking requirements for charitable organisations, specifically in relation to the opening of bank accounts by non-profit organisations (NPOs). Meetings were held between Government…
Cayman Islands National Gallery: Ella Latter Exhibition and Traces Exhibition opening 10 December
New Exhibition Traces: Activating the Art Curriculum to Open at the National Gallery of Cayman Islands National Gallery of Cayman Islands (NGCI) delighted to present the new exhibition Traces: Activating the Art Curriculum, which will open with a Members’ Preview…
Foreign and Commonwealth Director for the Overseas Territories visits Cayman Islands
Mr Ben Merrick, Foreign and Commonwealth Director for the Overseas Territories visited Grand Cayman yesterday (Friday, 23 November 2018). Mr Merrick had a full schedule which saw him meet with Premier Alden McLaughlin and key contacts across Government. The Director…
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Cayman Islands Finance Ministry Administration, Treasury Closure The offices of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development – Administration and the Treasury Department will close at 12 noon on Friday, 30 November 2018 for a staff function. The offices will…
Cayman Islands government approves proposals for two government schools
CIG Approves Outline Business Case for New John Gray High School and the Repurposing of the Existing George Hicks Site The Outline Business Case developed by KPMG for the new John Gray High School and for the Repurposing of the…
