To evade taxman, hop on a bike [don’t stash cash in Caymans]
By Catey Hill, MarketWatch Sen. Chuck Schumer proposes tax break for bike commutes What does using a bike-share program have in common with stashing cash in the Cayman Islands? Both may soon be tax shelters. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New…
Despite climate warnings, Exxon plans to burn through oil and gas reserves
By Andrew Freedman From Mashable On the same day that the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its new report warning that global warming will raise the risks of a host of potentially costly and deadly consequences, from…
The Editor Speaks: Disability Draft Bill raises awareness
The long awaited Cayman Islands National Disability Policy for 2014-2033 has been drafted and is available for public debate. Please see our lead story in today’s iNews Cayman “Draft National Disability Policy published and feedback sought” and “Cayman’s new disability…
Draft National Disability Policy published and feedback sought
Following the publication of a draft National Disability Policy the committee established to help shape the way forward to a much more inclusive society will be hosting a series of public meetings this month. Starting this evening in Cayman Brac…
Missing Person – Chully Chambers – Found alive and well
From RCIPS Thu Apr 3 2014 at 2:33pm Today, Mr. Chully Chambers was located by officers of the RCIPS in the Eastern Avenue area in good health. The RCIPS would like to thank members of the public who assisted in…
New Endangered Cayman Rock Iguana Exhibit opens at Cayman Turtle Farm
A new terrestrial exhibit at the Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter featuring the Sister Islands Rock Iguana, Cyclura nubila caymanensis (otherwise known as the Cayman Rock Iguana/Sister Islands Iguana) opened in March. This species of iguana – a cousin…
N.J. takes up bill to decriminalize small-scale adult use of marijuana
By Michael Booth, From New Jersey Law Journal Legislation introduced in New Jersey Monday would legalize possession, cultivation and sale of small amounts of marijuana—if the bill isn’t snuffed out by the governor’s promised veto. The measure’s sponsor says New…
UCCI Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference
From Stabroek News The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) held its 2014 Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference on 19-21 March 2014 under the theme “Towards a Corruption-Free Caribbean: Ethics, Values, Trust and Morality”. A total of 120 participants from 15…
‘Weekend Warrior’ supplement contains undeclared Viagra relative
From Forbes [updated] The FDA is warning purchasers of Weekend Warrior sexual enhancement dietary supplement to discontinue use and discard the supplement because it’s adulterated with thiosildenafil, a chemical analogue of the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra®…
Rasta is missing/Do you recognise this chap?/Django is seeking his forever home, can you help him?
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts RASTA IS MISSING ! You might recall Rasta from a post we sent out a while ago. when we were seeking a temporary foster home while he recovered from his surgery. Rasta bounced…
