Migrants arrive in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) have confirmed that a total of 31 Cuban migrants arrived in Cayman Brac on Friday morning, 13 December 2019. Officials report that the migrants had been at sea for approximately five…
Cayman: National Trust Christmas Bus Lighting Tour
WHAT: Join the National Trust for our ever-popular Christmas Lights Bus Tour! The tour includes visits to modern and traditional homes decked out in Christmas decor for the holiday season, singing of Christmas carols and a true Cayman Christmas experience….
Cayman: CAIS20 announces 50% female speaker line-up for 2020 conference
Cayman Alternative Investment Summit 2020 (CAIS20) Announces Commitment to Speaker Gender Equality 50% of speakers on stage at CAIS20 will be female CAIS20 will focus on future of alternatives through “Global. Digital. Responsible.” theme GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 16,…
Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands mourns passing of Bishop Alfred Reid [Funeral announced]
From Jamaica Observer The Anglican communion was plunged into mourning late Monday [Dec 2] night with news of the passing of the Right Rev Alfred Charles Reid, the 13th bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Bishop Reid, who died…
Organ donation and the question of consent – a Cayman Islands perspective
This article was written by Wendy Stenning, a Senior Associate at Higgs & Johnson From Lexology The shortage of organ donors compared to those persons needing an organ transplant as a life saving measure presents elaborate ethical challenges. In 2018, the…
Cayman: Walkers hosts annual career fair
Grand Cayman, December 2019 On 19 November 2019, Walkers welcomed more than 70 students, parents and faculty members from multiple high schools and tertiary institutions in the Cayman Islands to its annual career fair in George Town. Students from Clifton…
Grant Thornton in the Cayman Islands raise over $10,000 for charities at 3rd Annual Golf Day
9 December 2019 On November 12th, Grant Thornton Cayman Islands presented the Cayman Islands Humane Society with a cheque for over US$8000, further to fundraising efforts from their annual golf event. Each November, over 90 budding golfers from around the…
This wellness retreat in the Cayman Islands kicked my ass—and I liked it
By Jillian Sellers From Cosmopolitan If you’re into fitness, the Cayman Rejuvenate wellness retreat hosted by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (fun fact, it’s pronounced “Cay-mahn,” not “Cay-man”) is totally for you. And if you’re really not that into fitness, this…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
DCI – Office Closures and Board Meeting Dates to 2020 The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) wishes to advise the public of its upcoming office opening hours and board meeting dates in Grand Cayman: Office Closures: Friday, 13 December…
Scottish whisky company sells a rare bottle to a collector in the Cayman Islands for a record price
Glen Flagler, a premium Scottish whisky brand, recently sold at auction a very rare collectible bottle to a whisky collector. The collector, we have been informed, resides in the Cayman Islands. The price paid for this bottle of Scotch was…