Election Observer Team releases report
The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office has welcomed the final report by the Election Observer Mission from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) on the General Elections on 22 May 2013. Released today (23 July 2013), the 15-page document discusses the legal…
West Bay Road closure to be heard Thursday (25)
Justice Alex Henderson said on Tuesday (23) morning the defendants had enough time to make a formal application against a strip of the West Bay Road being closed. This means attorneys for both sides must appear in court on Thursday…
The Editor Speaks: Bullet loan payments and bond waiting to boom
Despite ex-premier Bush’s claims, just before he was removed, the government’s coffers were in a much better shape now than when he was thrust into power; this has proved to be far from the truth. It is extraordinary for an…
Caribbean Community works out renewable energy strategy
By Barbara Vergetis Lundin From Fierce Energy The Worldwatch Institute is assisting the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in developing a more strategic approach to implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in the region, or Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy…
Frigate that visited Cayman detects cannabis plantations
The Royal Navy’s 436-foot frigate, the HMS Lancaster that arrived in Cayman for a familiarization visit in June as part of a support tour in Britain’s Caribbean Overseas Territories, has been involved in a drugs bust operation. HMS Lancaster involved…
Cayman Enterprise City reaches out to Cayman’s next generation of innovators
Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), Cayman’s hi tech Special Economic Zone has rewarded the two young winners of ‘The Coolest Internship in Cayman’ video contest with summer internships in the zone. During the month of June contestants in the Cayman Islands…
The Editor Speaks: Poor signage is the reason roundabouts are challenging here
Being British, roundabouts have never caused me any problems as I learnt the ‘give way’ golden rule even when I was a schoolboy. On every roundabout in the British Isles you will see a sign that says “Give Way to…
Cayman proposals a low priority in Asia
By Min Ho From Asian Investor The Cayman Islands regulator may water down its plan to cap the number of fund directorships, but the issue is getting less play in Asia than in the West. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority…
Land donated to NT and will see “Shooting Stars”
Sisters, Shirley, Barbara, Louise, and Carol Herrman have given a second gift of land on Cayman Brac to The National Trust. The donation of 8.6acres of land is in memory of the late Dr. Roy Herrman and Estelle Herrman. The…
Moses takes over whilst Premier is away
Cayman Islands Premier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin, will be away from the Cayman Islands from 21-31 July 2013. Mr McLaughlin will attend the university graduation of his son, Daegan, on 23 July and then will take some vacation time in the…
