Portia challenges CONCACAF to be heroic in pursuit of glory
By Sean A Williams Assistant Sport Editor Jamaica Observer Wednesday, October 23, 2013 | 8:08 AM FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller challenged CONCACAF to do everything in its power to lift the greatest football prize…
CONCACAF Sports Summit 2013 Kicks Off with Powerful Messages
George Town, Grand Cayman, October 21 2013 – CONCACAF’S landmark Sports Summit 2013 ‘Transformation through Partnership’ got under way on Monday with a gala dinner and welcome from President Jeffrey Webb and key guest speakers. “The beautiful game delights people…
Leila Elberta Ross-Shier composer of National Song remembered
Georgina Wilcox How many of us here in Cayman did not remember the significance of September 26th? I didn’t but our publisher Joan Wilson did. On September 26th 1968 Leila Elberta Ross-Shier died. And who was Leila Elberta Ross-Shier? Born…
Dirty fuel tanks could be the cause of poor fuel quality says Minister
Georgina Wilcox Kurt Tibbetts, Minister for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure said in the legislative Assembly last week that dirty fuel tanks at the local petrol stations could be the cause of poor fuel quality. The poor fuel quality…
Cayman Crime Stoppers offer $50,000 for info on recent murders and robberies
According to a press statement released by Cayman Crime Stoppers they are offering up to $50,000 for information concerning the recent fatal shootings of Irvin Bush, Earl Hart and Anthony Connor. The release says,” “Callers will not be asked to…
Accused controls tax haven companies [in Cayman]
Ben Butler, Business reporter From Sydney Morning Herald Formerly secret Cayman Islands documents reveal that Sydney businessman Vanda Gould, who was charged last week with serious tax and money laundering offences, controls two companies in the Caribbean tax haven. The…
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Migratory reform divides population of Cayman Islands (Prensa Latina) The migratory reform proposed by the government of the Cayman Islands today divides the population of this British overseas territory, amid high unemployment figures. In the last days,…
CISA issue statement regarding their concerns on Voluntary Separation
October 15, 2013 CICSA Statement on Voluntary Separation Dear Members, You are no doubt aware that the Cayman Islands Government has proceeded to implement what it terms the Voluntary Separation Policy (VSP). CICSA was consulted on this however we were…
FIFA President to open development seminar in Cayman Islands
Football development in the CONCACAF area will be at the core of the five-day FIFA seminar in Grand Cayman that will be opened by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice-President…
Compromised Email Scam
Officers of the Financial Crime Unit of the RCIPS are currently investigating a number of incidents where fraudsters have come to possess bank details by hacking email accounts and sending fraudulent wire instructions to various banks in Cayman. Victims have…
