The Editor Speaks: Is this the start of a new crime wave?
Since our story on Oct 3rd “Crime down in latest RCIPS release of Crime and Traffic Stats” there has been a sudden spate of disturbing incidents. The RCIPS figures confirmed a drop of 35% in robberies and a 3.6% drop…
Russia-Syria plane carried ‘ammunition’ – Turkey PM
A Syrian-bound plane intercepted by Turkey was carrying Russian-made defence equipment destined for Syria’s defence ministry, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. “Passenger aircraft cannot carry ammunition and defence equipment,” Mr Erdogan said, adding: “Unfortunately there was such…
Sports Psychologist Talks to Cayman Swim Coaches
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; 9 October 2012: Sports Psychologist, Dr. Craig Handford, made a whistle stop visit to Grand Cayman to talk to Cayman Swim Coaches. Dr. Handford, Head of Technical Development for British Volleyball, was conducting a series of…
TopThat launches social competitive site so you can ‘put up or shut up’
By Dean Takahashi If you’ve ever felt like you’re the best in the world at something, then www.topthat.com has a contest for you. The Cayman Islands-based company lets you create a contest about anything and then challenge people from around…
Cayman Islands turn to Sunderland for teaching expertise
THE reputation of teacher training at the University of Sunderland has reached exotic shores resulting in an education collaboration. In a bid to increase the pool of home-grown teachers in the Cayman Islands, the Ministry of Education has joined forces…
RBC commemorates Mental Health Month …
RBC commemorates Mental Health Month with the introduction of the RBC Children’s Mental Health Project In commemoration of World Mental Health Month, which is celebrated in the Cayman Islands during October, RBC recently announced the introduction of the RBC Children’s…
OffshoreAlert: More red flags regarding fast-growing Axiom Legal Financing Fund
As investors continue to pour millions of pounds each month into Cayman Islands-domiciled Axiom Legal Financing Fund, OffshoreAlert has uncovered more red flags, including conflicting financial statements, £7.9 million loaned to a debt-ridden law firm owned by Axiom’s principal, and insurance…
No smoking in public places
The Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar is reminding residents that smoking in public places is prohibited by the Tobacco Law 2008 and Regulations 2010. Indoor bars and restaurants, office buildings, businesses and other enclosed areas are smoke-free inside…
Another Fund in trouble
Antioch Fund Ltd. is in breach of failing to submit audited accounts for EIGHT years and not paying its annual registration fee to the Cayman Islands Government from 2007-2012. The company does not have a registered office in the Cayman…
Eric Rivers loses his fight for life
Eric Rivers, a victim in the Accent Signage Systems shooting, was taken off life support on Wed (10) and it was later confirmed the following day from his family that he has sadly died. Eric Rivers had been in critical…
