Man pictured ‘humping’ Fearless Girl statue unveiled on Wall Street for International Women’s Day
More By Niamh McIntyre From The Independent A photo of a man “humping” a Wall Street statue symbolising female empowerment has gone viral on Facebook, just two days after the artwork was installed to mark International Women’s Day. The photo…
The Editor Speaks: Rubbish
Another four years has gone by and have we got any nearer to a solution to our rubbish? I beg to have to say with much sadness it is in my most humble opinion the answer is “No”. We have…
Cayman Islands PSPB celebrates 25th anniversary with evening event
The Public Service Pensions Board (PSPB) held an evening event to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday, 3 March. Held at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, the dinner included the unveiling of the pension provider’s new logo, as well…
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce latest SME workshop
From Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce The Cayman Islands Chamber’s Small Business Development Centre recently held its latest SME Workshop of 2017. Over 40 local SME owners and entrepreneurs were present to hear the presentation delivered by global marketing expert,…
Ogier’s Hong Kong office advises on one of Asia’s first hedge funds structured utilising Cayman LLCs
Ogier has advised on an innovative and high profile Asian fund launch, one of the first hedge funds established under the new Cayman Islands Limited Liability Companies Law. Ogier acted as Cayman Islands legal advisor to Vanhau Asset Management Limited,…
St Lucia journalist ‘SetsTheAgender’
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — TV producer and United Nations Journalist Fellow 2012), Sarah Peter, is calling on members of the public to help #settheagender. The initiative, which is the brainchild of the Saint Lucian journalist and…
Fun fundraiser for the Cayman Islands Zak Quappe Flight Scholarship Fund
By Barrie Quappe Dear Friends, The Zak Quappe Flight Scholarship fund has just selected one 2017 recipient for the scholarship to achieve their Private Pilot’s Licence. Of course that means we need your help as we had such a talented…
Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to seek second referendum
From BBC Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. Ms Sturgeon said she wanted a vote to be held between the autumn of 2018 and the spring of the following…
Never-before-seen gatherings of hundreds of humpback whales
By Mallory Locklear From New Scientist In a mysterious change to their normal behaviour, humpback whales are forming massive groups of up to 200 animals. Humpbacks aren’t normally considered to be terribly social. They are mostly found alone, in pairs,…
Why carmakers have the most to fear from protectionism
By Jamie Robertson From BBC Global Trade This ship was recently worth $60m so why is it now scrap? Should supermarkets sell more British food? How Tupperware conquered the world Will globalisation take away your job? Few places have “Made…
