The Editor Speaks: Welcoming message from the Elections Office
Although the One Man, One Vote (OMOV) is up against mounting hurdles from government, and its campaign to hardly a glow when it needs a furnance to have any chance of succeeding, there were some encouraging words from the Elections…
Devon Wright found guilty of handling stolen goods but not guilty of burglary
At the commencement of this trial on the 24th April 2012 there were three Defendants on the Indictment but after a a Nolle Prosequi by the Crown and a no-case submission upheld only the case against Devon Wright continued. Wright…
No Complaint, Investigation against Lord Blencathra
The Commissioner for Standards in the UK House of Lords has confirmed that no complaint has been made about the conduct of Lord Blencathra, the director of the Cayman Islands Government’s London Office. Because there has been no complaint, Commissioner…
“Quality of staff and cost of staff are far better or superior in Nassau than in the Cayman Islands,” says Fidelity Group Chairman
In a story that appeared on Tuesday (26) on Tribune242 headlined, “Fidelity’s Consolidation Boost For The Bahamas”, Anwer Sunderji, Fidelity Group of Companies chairman and chief executive, said all the back office functions related to its Cayman Islands-based credit card…
Free Summer Fun
Registration is now open for the Department of Sports’ annual free sports summer camp programme. The full schedule as well as registration forms is available from the department’s website www.departmentofsports.com or the Department of Sports at 116 Olympic Way, George…
Cayman Islands reeled in ¥15 trillion from Japanese investors in 2011
The Cayman Islands attracted ¥15.36 trillion in securities investments from Japanese in 2011, the bulk from individuals seeking high-yielding instruments in the well-known tax haven, Finance Ministry data said Sunday. The amount represents a high level for Japan, although it…
Slush funds in the Cayman Islands?
Another ‘cheap’ crack about the Cayman Islands. Hedge funds are now ‘slush’ funds. This story concerning British comedian, Jimmy Carr, who revealed he was involved in a legal but embarrassing (for him) tax avoidance scheme, has been making the news…
The Editor Speaks: I hate abbreviations
Yes I know there is a new language out there eg. “LOL” (I used to think that meant ‘lots of love’) and BTW and even at my old age I have adapted to it. iNews Cayman abbreviates a lot in…
The Editor Speaks: Are we getting value for money from UK Lord?
It shouldn’t come as a shock to learn that our London Office in the UK has a deputy director, Charles Parchment, earning an undisclosed salary doing “more traditional duties” and working alongside him is Lord Blencathra and his firm, Two…
Leadership Cayman Takes to the Streets to Tour Island’s Utilities
On June 6th, 2012, the 2012 Leadership Cayman (LC) class had the opportunity to learn from the experts on the infrastructure of the Cayman Islands. The seminar’s objective was to provide a broad overview of the present day development of…
