The Editor Speaks: Another WSPA attack but can the Turtle Farm survive?
With the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) latest missive, (see iNews Cayman story “Why doesn’t WSPA view the CTF ‘independent inspection’ report as a legitimate basis for constructive dialogue?” published April 9th 2013 at http://www.ieyenews.com/2013/04/why-doesnt-wspa-view-the-ctf-independent-inspection-report-as-a-legitimate-basis-for-constructive-dialogue/) once again…
Small Business Expo 2013 – Thursday (11)
The Department of Commerce & Investment (DCI) will host the first small business expo and reception to celebrate Cayman Entrepreneurship Day on Thursday, 11 April at the Family Life Centre. The day starts at 9:00 a.m. with an opening ceremony,…
The Forgotten Legacy: Thatcher’s deep conviction on Climate Change
by Jonathan Rowson, RSA “Remember our duty to nature before it is too late…That duty is constant. It is never completed. It lives on as we breathe.” Margaret Thatcher Whatever else you think of Margaret Thatcher, remember this. She ‘got…
Cayman Island general Election reminders for Candidates and Public
From Government Information Services (GIS) General Election Reminders for Candidates • Candidates in the upcoming elections who have yet to appoint agents should do so as quickly as possible, to ensure that those persons are able to take part in…
The Editor Speaks: Transparency
I spoke to Mr Christopher Johnson, well known personality and senior partner of Cayman liquidation firm, Chris Johnson Associates Ltd., concerning the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) stance on “transparency”. The word “transparency” is the much used “in word” at…
Why doesn’t WSPA view the CTF ‘independent inspection’ report as a legitimate basis for constructive dialogue?
Following public pressure from nearly 180,000 individuals across 150 countries (WSPA, 2012), WSPA was encouraged to see that the Cayman Turtle Farm (CTF) responded to our animal welfare concerns by commissioning an independent inspection to establish whether its operation was…
Ex premier Bush & “other local man” comply with bail conditions
Ongoing corruption investigation (explosives) – Update from RCIPS The former Premier of the Cayman Islands, William McKeeva Bush, and the other local man* arrested in December 2012 in connection with the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the importation of explosive…
Herbalife says KPMG resigns as Auditor amid allegations
By Kevin Orland – Apr 9, 2013 10:19 AM CT Bloomberg Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) said KPMG LLP resigned as its independent accountant after finding that a partner allegedly was involved in insider trading in the nutritional-supplements company’s shares. The resignation…
The Editor Speaks: Some common sense
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Commissioner David Baines said on Radio Cayman’s “Talk Today” show last Thursday (4) “common sense” should rule the day. Mr. Baines was speaking about sodas, finger sandwiches and chicken wings at Cayman Islands political rallies…
More migrant boaters in Cayman waters
Immigration officials report that a vessel with 11 migrants arrived off Cayman Brac yesterday afternoon (Sunday 7 April, 2013). This group was comprised of eight males and three females. They said they had been at sea for six days. Two…
