Cayman: Ogier back for a third year as title sponsor of Cayman Stroke and Stride
The Cayman Islands “Stroke and Stride” series supporting young triathletes and the Special Needs Foundation is back with a bang this August. The event is spread over three races on the first three Wednesdays in August, each including a swim…
‘The Games For Everyone’
GBR: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games celebrates three-year countdown to ‘The Games For Everyone’ Joined by five Commonwealth Gold medallists: boxer Galal Yafai, netballer Ama Abgeze, para athlete Katrina Hart and gymnasts Dominick Cunningham and Alice Kinsella. 6,500 athletes from 71 different…
Chamber Pension’s Board of Trustees welcomes FLOW Finance Director
George Town, Grand Cayman; 14 June 2019 Chamber Pension Plan’s board of trustees welcomes FLOW Finance Director Giosino Colaicovo, who was appointed earlier this month following the term fulfillment of previous trustee, Derek Jones. Mr Colaicovo is one of two…
The importance of understanding blood pressure
World Hypertension Day 2019 reminds us to ‘Know Your Numbers’ Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is considered a leading risk factor for disease on a global level. Often called the “silent killer,” many individuals may not be aware that anything is…
Ogier associates called to the Cayman Bar
From Ogier Ogier’s newest associates Graeme Loarridge, Melanie McKernan and Richard Parrish have all been admitted to the Cayman Bar. The trio have all joined Ogier’s Cayman team since January, amongst a total of 11 new hires in 2019 to…
GCF Caribbean Private Sector Engagement Workshop
CARICOM countries highlight medium, small and microenterprises (MSMEs) as key pathways for driving climate action in the Caribbean Port of Spain, April 8, 2019 – Medium, small and microenterprises (MSMEs) comprise the majority of businesses in the region and must be…
Significant reduction in pre-cancerous cells highlights the need to expand HPV vaccinations
ANALYST COMMENT from GlobalData Following the publication of research in the BMJ, on 03 April 2019, indicating that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in Scotland have reduced the prevalence of precancerous cervical cells at age 20, by 89%, compared to women…
Cayman Islands police issue reminder to the public about securing vehicles
From RCIPS Police Issue Reminder to the Public about Securing Vehicles, 19 April Officers are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins which occurred overnight from 17 – 18 April. On Wednesday morning, 18 April, police received reports of 6 vehicles…
100 Women in Finance event tackles ten years of change in investment funds
Ogier and KPMG are teaming up as 100 Women In Finance co-hosts later this month. Ogier investment funds partner Joanne Huckle is moderating a panel on the new funds era, examining the radical change facing the alternative investment industry. Joanne…
Maples and Calder advises on largest semiconductor acquisition in history
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Maples and Calder has advised Singapore-based Avago Technologies Limited (“Avago”) on the Cayman Islands aspects of its US$37 billion acquisition of Broadcom Corporation (“Broadcom”), which closed on 1 February 2016. Under the agreed terms of…