EU watchdog backs ‘passport’ for U.S. hedge funds in Europe
By Huw Jones From Reuters Hedge funds from the United States, Singapore and Hong Kong should be allowed to market themselves in the European Union, the bloc’s financial watchdog said on Tuesday. The long-delayed recommendation from the European Securities and…
Cayman Islands Plantana Condominiums awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for four consecutive years
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Plantana Condominiums on Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, has received a Certificate of Excellence from travel review website TripAdvisor for the fourth year running. The Certificate of Excellence was founded by TripAdvisor in 2010 and…
All three Grand Cayman fire stations battle mold issues and IAQ concerns
Zimmetry Environmental provides inspection, testing and monitoring services to identify mold growth caused by water damage or elevated humidity levels. Bayamon, Puerto Rico – WEBWIRE – Monday, July 18, 2016 Molds produce allergens, irritants and in some cases, potentially toxic…
Cayman Islands Health Ministry advised vaccinations for Olympics
Vaccinations Required for Olympics The Public Health Department reminds residents travelling to the 2016 Olympic Games to get vaccinated, especially against measles and rubella, at least two weeks before departure. The Olympic Games are being held in Brazil from August…
ECCB governor cites possible major fallout from Brexit
By Ken Richards From WINN FM St Kitts and Nevis (WINN) For the region in general, there could be major adverse impacts from Brexit. That warning is coming from Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Timothy Antoine. A Britain…
Baroness Anelay new Minister for OTs
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Rt. Hon. Baroness Anelay of St. Johns DBE has been named the new Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the Overseas Territories. Her responsibilities include all FCO business in the Lords; the Commonwealth (as…
Cayman Islands prisoners participate in Sycamore Tree Project
The second and third offering of the Sycamore Tree Project has now been completed and this time, the ladies of Her Majesty’s Prison Fairbanks participated. The Prison Chaplain, Ms. Cathy Gomez facilitated the programme for 19 inmates in both establishments….
Peter Binose: I am asking PM Ralph Gonsalves for an update on the HSBC Swiss bank account with US$19 million in his name.
By Peter Binose Just in case the readers have forgotten two days before the General Elections of December 9 2015 in St Vincent, a document surfaced showing Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves as the holder of a Swiss HSBC account…
Surveillance drone thwarts Cayman Islands prison drug smugglers
By Anthony Cuthbertson From Newsweek Drones have become a favorite tool for smuggling drugs and other contraband into prisons, but now one institution is turning the technology against criminals. Northward Prison in the Cayman Islands has become the first facility…
Giuliani: Trump knows enemy is ‘Islamic Extremist Terrorism’
By Greg Richter In a rousing speech ahead of Melania Trump’s keynote address on the opening night of the Republican National Convention, former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani had the crowd on its feet shouting, “USA! USA!” Giuliani said…






