Walkers launches new AIFMD online resource for Fund Managers
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading international financial law firm Walkers is pleased to announce the launch of its AIFMD Centre, which acts as a central resource of information relevant to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) – the most significant piece of…
Jamaica takes steps to tighten anti-money laundering measures
Jamaica has widened its strategy to deal with money laundering with the Senate giving approval to five Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday December 5, 2013, CMC – Jamaica has widened its strategy to deal…
Grenada union upset over worker dismissals
From Caribbean360 The Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) Wednesday accused the British telecommunication company, LIME, of violating the island’s employment legislation. ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Thursday December 5, 2013, CMC – The Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) Wednesday accused…
ERA seeks bids for new generating plant
The Electricity Regulatory Authority is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified bidders to participate in a competitive solicitation to build, own and operate 36 Megawatts of new generating capacity on Grand Cayman in 2016. The competitive solicitation process, as mandated…
The Editor Speaks: When ageing isn’t really too OLD for good use
We are all ageing, from the very day we are born. I am 70 years old and I am aged. Am I too old therefore to have any useful service? I am well over the retirement age so should I…
Story Time at GT Library on Sat (7)
Special Guest Readers for December’s Rotary Central’s Story Time at George Town Library On Saturday December 7th, 2013, at 11:00 am, the Hon. Tara Rivers will be a guest reader at our December Story Time event at the George Town…
Advantage Insurance completes recapitalization and expands board of directors
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advantage Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“Advantage”), a leader in customized insurance solutions for businesses and individuals, announced today that it has completed a recapitalization transaction and that Tom Hutton, Bruce Shewmaker and Gary Witherspoon will join its…
Energy efficient commercial property in Cayman attracting world interest
Cayman Technology Centre is attracting industry leaders and innovators in the business community with its secure, energy efficient and state-of-the-art facilities, making it a preferred business destination in Cayman. This prestigious commercial property consists of four, two-storey buildings. Distinctive architecture,…
Expedia’s Hotels.com passes 25 Million App Downloads
By Doug Tsuruoka, Investor’s Business Daily Expedia’s (EXPE) unit Hotels.com said Tuesday that its mobile travel apps have been downloaded over 25 million times globally, setting a milestone for the hotel booking unit. Hotels.com also says it’s launched a new…
China’s Qunar looks to mobile to hone strategic edge
By Doug Tsuruoka, Investor’s Business Daily Baidu-backed Chinese online travel agency Qunar sees mobile travel bookings as a crucial part of its strategy to keep grabbing market share and remain China’s most-visited online travel website. Qunar — the name means…
