The saga of the unnamed bank: FinTRAC statement
By NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT From ILO Banking Canada In April 2016 Canadian news media reported that the Financial Transactions Reports Analysis Centre (FinTRAC) had levied a penalty of over C$1 million against an unnamed Canadian bank for certain violations of…
Spanish court jails son of former Catalonian leader
By Jim Berrie From WN.com, Spain’s High Court ruled on Tuesday that the son of one of Catalonia’s most prominent political figures would be jailed to prevent him from obstructing an investigation into an alleged money laundering and tax fraud…
Chinese court sentences American woman accused of spying
From WN.com An American woman detained during a business trip to China and charged with spying was sentenced Tuesday to 3 ½ years in prison, raising the possibility that she may be allowed to return home soon, The Associated Press…
Cayman Islands: Water related death near Sand Point Rd., North Side
From RCIPS The Police can now confirm the identity of the deceased as one Peter ZHU of Canada. During the tragic incident a vessel which was nearby assisted in transporting the deceased to Rum Point . Anyone who can identify…
Change to to today’s (Fri 28) voter ID distribution schedule/Cayman Islands Voter ID Cards Distribution this Saturday (29)
Elections Office officials will distribute Voter Registration Cards this Saturday, 29 April 2017, at Foster’s Food Fair, Airport from 9 am – 3 pm. The new cards replace previously issued voter IDs. Persons picking up their cards should show a…
Cayman Islands Road Closures for “Insane Wet Fete” this Friday, 28 April
This Friday, the “Insane Wet Fete, organized by the Pirates Week Office, will be taking place at the waterfront in George Town during the evening of Friday, 28 April. Road closures associated with this event will be as follows. The…
Postal, Mobile Voting Applications Deadline in Cayman Islands fast approaching
The Elections Office reminds voters that postal voting is available to persons who will be or are likely to be off island on Elections Day, Wednesday, 24 May 2017. The deadline for applying for Postal Ballots and Mobile Voting is…
Cayman Islands: HSM IP participates in World Intellectual Property Day
HSM IP’s Attorney Sophie Davies participated in World Intellectual Property Day celebrations on Wednesday April 26, 2017. Ms. Davies joined in a public forum in conjunction with the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office. She answered questions from members of the…
Cayman Islands’ Agriculture Stamps a hit!
The latest set of Cayman Islands’ postage stamps, highlighting local agriculture, has proven to be popular with resident and overseas collectors alike. Three of the seven stamps are dedicated to the memories and contributions of departed stalwarts Mercherito Chantilope, John…
Cayman Islands: Multiple burglars arrested in West Bay
From RCIPS Police arrest suspects after responding to two separate reports of residential burglaries yesterday in West Bay. The first report was received by 911 around 1pm where a residence was burgled and computer equipment stolen in North West Point….






