Jamaican cops link watch heist in Kingston with Cayman’s Kirk Freeport robbery
Robbery Shocker – Jamaican cops probe Cayman link as businessman, political activist fingered in multimillion-dollar jewellery heist From Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment Coordinator, The Gleaner, Jamaica Law-enforcement agents probing last week’s heist of Rolex watches from Swiss Stores in downtown Kingston…
Orientation programme for new MLA’s and Ministers outlined in Dep Gov & CO Meeting
Minutes of Deputy Governor and Chief Officer’s Meeting 18th March 2013 Attendees:- Deputy Governor; Mrs. Gloria McField-Nixon; Mr. Eric Bush; Mrs. Mary Rodrigues; Ms. Dorine Whittaker; Mr. Stran Bodden; Ms. Jennifer Ahearn; Mr. Alan Jones; Ms. Anne Owens; Mrs. Michelle…
Mac gambles his political career
It has come as no surprise to learn that the Cayman Islands ex premier, McKeeva Bush, liked to gamble. A lot of my friends like to gamble. Just because I don’t and find gambling exceedingly boring has nothing to do…
Cayman’s Travers rebukes international misrepresentation
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London 16 April 2013 The Chairman of the Cayman Islands’ Stock Exchange Anthony Travers has condemned allegations made by Austria’s Finance Minister Maria Fekter that the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands have received illegitimate…
Dart announces demolition of the former Courtyard Marriott
Cayman Islands, GRAND CAYMAN. Dart Realty (Cayman), Ltd. announces the demolition of the remaining concrete structure of the former Courtyard Marriott will commence this week. Local company Jairam Building Contractors is carrying out the demolition of the five-story structure to…
Animal Influenza Virus in China
From Cayman Islands Public Health Department A new type of Influenza infection with A (H7N9) has caused severe disease in China. To date, there are a total of 60 laboratory confirmed human cases with influenza A(H7N9) virus including thirteen fatalities…
Dismissal of CIAA financial controller was NOT due to suspicion of theft or any serious allegations
In an Editorial dated 28th February 2013 under the title “CIAA’s incredible statement” I said an employee of CIAA (the financial controller) was suspected of theft and dismissed. In an Editorial dated 25th March 2013 under the title “Airport irregularities…
iNews Briefs
Mac goes to court Cayman Islands ex-premier McKeeva Bush was completely silent as he stood by the dock when he made his first appearance in the Summary Court last Friday (12) morning. His case, in which he is facing eleven…
Dump Coalition refuse to meet with Dart’s environmental study writers
BT Coalition declines Cardno Entrix invitation; refuses to legitimize Dart dump whitewash In response to an invitation received from Cardno Entrix on April 10th for a “focused discussion” in advance of their planned public sessions, the Coalition to Keep BT…
Ritz owners file another writ against Cayman Island government
From OffshoreAlert RC Cayman Hotel Holdings Ltd. et al v. Cayman Islands Chief Valuation Officer et al: Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review in RC Cayman Hotel Holdings Ltd. and…
