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Cayman Islands cartoon causes backlash A cartoon published by the Cayman Compass has caused a backlash of complaints from the public and government officials. The cartoon, by George Novak under the pen name ‘Caymanman’ (a.k.a. the Barefoot Man), showed a…
Caribbean Businesses preparing for upcoming round of anti-money laundering mutual evaluation.
In 2015, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) is launching a process where countries of the region will be evaluated on their compliance to the Anti-Money Laundering regime. The Mutual Evaluation will trigger various reactions from national authorities. According…
Cayman Islands Minimum Wage Advisory Committee submits their final report
History was made on Friday 6th March, 2015, with the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee (MWAC) submitting their final report to Hon. Tara Rivers, Minister of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs. Established as required under Section 21 of the Labour Law,…
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Cayman Islands Chamber boss offers to help government with workforce training Barry Bodden, the new president of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce said the country has to address the issue of unemployment with youth unemployment being the priority. Bodden…
OPP officers at centre of RCMP investigation suspended [Cayman Islands named]
By: Lauren Pelley from The Star On Sunday, the OPP announced that OPP commissioner Vince Hawkes had ordered detective sergeant James Christie, provincial constable Martin Bain and provincial constable Karl Walsh suspended from duty. Three Ontario Provincial Police officers have…
Swiss leaks | €600 million account ‘linked’ to company set up by Ray Bugeja
By Miriam Dalli From Malta Today Wealthy businessman and former PN leadership contender Ray Bugeja ‘linked’ to €600 million account listed in the Swiss leaks files Former PN leadership contender Ray Bugeja has been linked to a €600 million account…
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Cayman Islands has no confirmed local cases of chikungunya since 2015 began Chikungunya/Dengue Update as of 7 March 2015 There have been no confirmed local cases of chikungunya reported by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) since the beginning of…
Racism in Russia is ‘big challenge’: FIFA’s Webb
By Simon Evans From 104.7 Mix FM PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Racism in World Cup hosts Russia was a “big challenge” ahead of the 2018 tournament said FIFA anti-racism chief Jeffrey Webb who urged clubs to tackle the problem from the…
Baptist Health South Florida named by Fortune Magazine to “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 15th Year
Baptist Health ranked in the top 25 for the second year in a row MIAMI, Fla. – Fortune magazine has named Baptist Health South Florida to its “100 Best Places to Work For” list for 2015. It is the 15th…
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Cayman Islands NRA warns “Keep sidewalks clear and keep our pedestrians safe” Cayman islands National Roads Authority (NRA) officials wish to remind property owners and residents of the hazards of obstructing pedestrian areas, and business owners the dangers of placing…