Hanergy secured $200m loan ahead of solar group stock tumble
By Cynthia O’Murchu From Financial Times Li Hejun, the solar tycoon and controlling shareholder in Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, took a US$200m loan pledging millions of shares in the Hong Kong listed company as collateral just two days before…
Cayman Islands government clarifies Sunday Trading Law exemptions
The Ministry of Commerce is providing more clarity for commercial entities operating on Sundays with The Sunday Trading Order (2015), which was gazetted by Cabinet this month. The Order amends existing legislation by adding more types of businesses to the…
8 new scholarships for Caribbean film and television producers
By Frances Anne Solomon | Shadow and Act From Blogs Indiewire CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD), the region’s premier distribution platform for Caribbean film and television content, has received a 3-year funding commitment to provide eight partial scholarships a year to…
Why the CFPB found PayPal’s conduct ‘Abusive’
By Jenna Greene, from The National Law Journal PayPal to pay $25M to settle allegations the company illegally signed up consumers. When are a company’s actions not just unfair and deceptive, but also abusive? A new case against PayPal Inc.,…
The Editor Speaks: If Moses went into our ‘Burning’ Bush
If Moses was alive and well here in the Cayman Islands and he was beckoned to go into the McKeeva ‘Burning’ Bush he would come out and present us with a set of tablets containing commandments/laws that would sound as…
The remarkable life of Thomas Henry Edlin Merren, B.A., D.D.s.,O.B.E., J.P.
The following was read by Dr. Merren’s friend W. Norman Bodden at the Service of Thanksgiving for his life July 31 1931 – April 28 2015. Thomas Henry Edlin Merren was born on July 31st, 1931 in the family home…
Mentoring Cayman 2015 comes to a close
From Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce 2015 Mentors & Mentees at the annual luncheon The 2014-2015 Mentoring Cayman programme is coming to a close in the next few weeks. Congratulations to the students and mentors for completing this important journey…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events MAY 26 National Conservation Council Meeting The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Tuesday (26 May) from 2pm to 5pm in the ground floor meeting room of the Government Administration Building . The Agenda of…
Cayman Islands HospiceCare announces changes at the helm
Cayman HospiceCare (CHC) is pleased to announce Danielle Coleman as its new Director of Operations & Development. Danielle brings extensive experience working in the humanitarian sector both locally in the Cayman Islands and overseas, specifically in areas relating to disaster…
Cayman Islands top chef joins others to heat up The Best Dressed Chicken Pavilion at the Table Talk Food Awards
From Jamaica Observer Counting Down to the 17th Annual Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards, Thursday, May, 28, 2015 Guests at the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards can expect a sensory treat at The Best Dressed Chicken pavilion, which…





