US Prison officials push to reduce number of inmates in isolation
By Tony Mauro, From The National Law Journal New data gathered by state and federal corrections officials indicates that as many as 100,000 prison inmates were in solitary confinement in 2014, far higher than previous estimates. A report issued Wednesday…
Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis released from jail
Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis released from jail From Newsmax Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, walked out of jail on Tuesday after the U.S. district court judge who found her in contempt said…
The Editor Speaks: Why are our fuel prices so high?
I don’t know. Of course if you ask the two fuel companies here, Rubis and Sol who replaced recently Chevron/Texaco and Esso respectively, they will give you all sorts of reasons why we cannot compare our prices with the ones…
Cayman Islands Crisis Centre supports UK recommendation for Domestic Violence Court
The Board of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) offers its wholehearted support for Ms. Claire Wetton’s Criminal Justice Report as it pertains to the issues of domestic violence cases. In this report, Ms. Wetton correctly identifies gaps in the…
Cayman Islands Companies Law – Imminent changes to the requirements for filing of the register of directors and officers and waiver period
By Kevin Butler From Conyers Dill & Pearman Every Cayman Islands company is required to keep at its registered office a register containing the names and addresses of its directors, including alternate directors and officers (the “Register”). Further, a Cayman…
The Temptations: ‘Ball of Confusion’
By John Skippings From Caribbean News Now I remember well, as I am sure many others of my generation do, that great singing group, The Temptations. Among their many hit songs, is their circa 1970 “Ball of Confusion (That’s What…
Which offshore companies have bought land or buildings in your neighbourhood?
By David Lindsell From Richmond and Twickenham Times: IMAGE: An online map shows which properties have been bought by overseas companies. The map, created by Private Eye magazine using Land Registry Data between 2005 and 2014, includes hundreds of properties…
Lawsuit says Jessica Alba’s Honest company products are dishonest about “Natural” claims
By Ashlee Kieler From Consumerist Honest Company, co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, built its billion-dollar reputation on the fact that its products are created using natural, nontoxic elements. But a newly filed class-action lawsuit claims the company hasn’t been as…
Trinidad and Tobago election too close to call
From DW Trinidad and Tobago’s first female prime minister is seeking re-election for a second term. Violent crime and management of oil reserves have dominated the agenda in the Caribbean nation. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her opponent in Monday’s…
Qunar announces organizational realignment
BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qunar Cayman Islands Limited QUNR 3.87% (“Qunar” or the “Company”), China’s leading mobile and online travel platform, today announced an organizational realignment designed to establish, elevate and empower three key business groups in…
