Dr. Guy Harvey honoured with CARAH Award
By John Bell From The Bahamas Weekly WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute of Caribbean Studies has presented Dr. Guy Harvey with the CARAH Luminary Award in recognition of his career as a marine wildlife artist, diver, angler, filmmaker and marine…
Cayman rated ‘Largely Compliant’ in latest OECD ratings
28 November 2013 • (George Town, Grand Cayman) The OECD has released the latest ratings against compliance with FATF recommendations rating the Cayman Islands “Largely Compliant”. The rating places the Cayman Islands only one level below the maximum rankings and…
TCI Attorney General’s Chambers loses case against Clyde Robinson, wins against Richie Arthur
From TCI Sun The Attorney General’s Chambers and the Civil Recovery Unit have lost the land-flipping case against former Director of Planning Clyde Robinson, but they won the court action that was brought against Richie Arthur, the former pilot for…
Premier speaks at JMC
The Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meets once a year to provide a forum for the exchange of views on political and constitutional issues between the governments of the Overseas Territories and the UK Government. Those at the meeting are discussing…
Minister asks for input regarding beneficial ownership of Cayman companies
Public Consultation: Beneficial Ownership of Cayman Islands-Registered Companies 25 November 2013 I am pleased to ask industry, clients and the general public for their input regarding beneficial ownership of Cayman Islands-registered companies. Simply put, the purpose of this consultation is…
ICTA gets acting Managing Director
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mr. Glen Daykin as Acting Managing Director of the Cayman Islands Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA). Mr. Daykin has been the Deputy MD since June 2011. Mr. Dave…
Cayman Confirmed to Key Global Forum Position
Cayman Islands Government : Cayman Confirmed to Key Global Forum Position; Does Well in Ratings In addition to receiving a high ranking for its legislative and regulatory framework, the Cayman Islands has been confirmed as one of the vice chairs…
16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence
Message by Hon. Tara Rivers, MLA Minister for Education, Employment and Gender Affairs 25 November 2013 As the Minister responsible for Gender Affairs, it is fitting to take the opportunity to reaffirm the Government’s and the country’s firm stance against…
Slow Atlantic hurricane season coming to a close.
From NOAA No major hurricanes formed in the Atlantic basin – first time since 1994 The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Saturday, Nov. 30, had the fewest number of hurricanes since 1982, thanks in large part to…
Conservation Bill a good place to start
From Ministry of Financial Services, Commerce & Environment GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The absence of a Conservation Law in the Cayman Islands could have dire consequences for future generations. Those aren’t just words from the Government, but from Caymanians…
