Obama’s message of hope over hate is an example to us all
By Anne Perkins From The Guardian UK With migrants being blamed for attacks on women in Germany on New Year’s Eve, the US presidents message of moderation in his State of the Union address could not have been more timely…
Celebrity Home For Sale: David Bowie’s Caribbean Retreat Home Sells for £14 Million
From Realty Today David Bowie’s former Mustique retreat home in Caribbean Islands is now on sale following his death. The legacy of the late glam-rock music icon David Bowie lives on after his death. Bowie passed away on Jan. 10…
Conor O’Dea to retire as Butterfield President & COO and Cayman Islands Managing Director
O’Dea Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Cayman Board; Will Stand for Election to Group Board at AGM Hamilton, Bermuda and George Town, Grand Cayman—14 January 2016: Butterfield Group today announced that Conor O’Dea, President & Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director…
Earnings: More economic insight from Morgan Stanley and BofA?
By JJ Kinahan From Seeking Alpha Summary More big banks will be riding the early-earnings train again next week when Morgan Stanley and Bank of America let Wall Street know just how tough their Q4s played out. MS already has…
Walmart will close 269 stores this year, affecting 16,000 workers
by David Goldman From CNN Money Walmart said it will close 269 stores in 2016, as the mega-retailer tries to revitalize its slumping finances. The company said the stores it plans to close are generally poor performers, and most are within…
IFAs face offshore pension transfer problems
From iExpats Financial advisers feel overseas pension transfer rules need a shakeup, according to new research. The survey by financial firm Old Mutual Wealth found almost 40% of international IFAs would welcome a review of offshore pension transfer regulations as…
iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Claudia Edward is back! Fresh from her stint in Thailand, St. Lucia’s R&B/Alternative Rock Songstress Claudia Edward, acclaimed in year’s past as ‘The Diva’ is pleased to announce the release of her fourth studio album. ‘On The Edge’ lines up…
Cayman Islands ORIA airport expansion project progressing well
ORIA Expansion Project Update Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (13 January, 2016) Work on Phase 1 of the Owen Roberts International Airport’s (ORIA) Terminal Building Renovation and Expansion Project is progressing well, despite some heavy rains in December which caused a…
Cayman International School classroom expansion complete
21st Century Classrooms Phase Two of the Cayman International School Classroom Expansion is Complete With a current student body of over 580 students, Cayman International School’s (CIS) continues to experience annual growth and the increased enrollment requires facility expansion. The…
Cayman Islands appoints Caymanian to head Safety Communications
Caymanian Julian D. Lewis will take over as the new Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) in late February. Ministry of Home Affairs Chief Officer Eric Bush announced the posting for Mr. Lewis, who has served as…





