Colin McKie Q.C.’s Address at the opening of the Grand Court
My Lord Chief Justice, Honourable Justices, Hon. Chief Magistrate, Hon. Magistrates, Mr Attorney, Madam DPP, my colleagues at the Bar, our Special and Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen If it may please my Lord. In 1992 our late Chief Justice…
Cayman Islands offer some of Caribbean’s best diving
By Brian E. Clark, From Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel The Cayman Islands are best known in financial circles as an offshore banking haven where the super wealthy park their millions to avoid paying taxes. But for scuba divers, it’s the underwater…
New Landfill Compactor
Environmental Health officials expect that a new compactor should help alleviate the daily burden of waste entering Grand Cayman’s only landfill. Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and Department of Vehicle and Equipment Services Director Richard Simms handed over the $450,000 “Aljon…
Chief Justice’s Report to the Opening of the Grand Court on 14 January 2015
After inspection of the Guard of Honour by the Hon. Chief Justice (with the other members of the Judiciary, the profession and members of Court staff in attendance) proceedings were commenced in Court with prayers led by Pastor Winston Rose….
Cayman Islands Stock Exchange appoints Deputy Head of Listings and Compliance
George Town, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Stock Exchange announced today [January 20 2015] that Ms Eva Holt has joined the Exchange as Deputy Head of Listings and Compliance, effective 5th January 2015. In this role, Ms. Holt assumes…
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Only the media, players and Caribbean people can save cricket from the inept WICB
From Stabroek News Dear Editor, After reading with interest the comments and opinions of various distinguished West Indian personalities on the subject of West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) governance woes, I feel obliged to add my views. Apparently the recent…
Destinations of the week
6 Caribbean adventures without the crowds By Will Mcgough from Outside Looking for some of adventure on your Caribbean escape? Down for going off the beaten path? Check out these often-overlooked islands that are more than the sum of their…
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development opens a Public Consultation on the Amendments to the Statistics Law (2011 Revision)
In a consultation opening today [20 January 2015], the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development is proposing changes to the Statistics Law (2011 Revision) to further strengthen the effectiveness of the Economics & Statistics Office (ESO) in the collection of…
Man falls from one cruise ship, is rescued by another five hours later
By Mayra Cuevas, CNN Updated 1733 GMT (0133 HKT) January 16, 2015 cnni disney cruise finds passenger water_00001910 Passing Disney cruise rescues man in water 01:03 Story highlights Cozumel authorities say the man was at sea for about five hours…
Drought may have led to decline of ancient Mayan civilization
By Andrew Soergel US News New geologic evidence suggests periods of extreme drought coincide with the fall of the Mayan civilization. Mineral deposits found in a Caribbean underwater cave may hold clues to the mysterious downfall of the ancient Mayan…
