Jennifer Smith retires from civil service
Retirement is a milestone that Mrs. Jennifer Smith embraces “happily”. On Thursday, 1 March, at Grand Old House, the Ministry of Education, Training and Employment wished farewell to Mrs. Smith, Acting Director of the Department of Employment Relations. She has…
ICCI student forms investment club with Saxon experience
A sophomore at the International College of the Cayman Islands will form a college investment club after three years of participation in the Saxon student competition. The International College team won $500 for its third place win in the annual…
CIMA and US SEC reach new cooperation agreement
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement concerns consultation, cooperation and information exchange related to the supervision and oversight of regulated entities…
Cartier and Kirk Freeport have a big heart for Hedge Funds Care
The Valentine’s Mile, a charity run organised by RaceCaribbean on Sunday 12th February raised CI$4,900 for charity. The event, sponsored by Cartier and Kirk Freeport, donated all proceeds to Hedge Funds Care Cayman, a non-profit organisation that works to prevent…
APPLEBY BOLSTERS LITIGATION CAPABILITY IN ASIA
Appleby, the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, is expanding its litigation and insolvency capabilities in Asia with the formation of a new team, based in the firm’s Hong Kong office, dedicated to serving the offshore…
New Director of Immigration Boards
Ms. Kimberley Davis is the Department of Immigration’s new Director of Boards and Work Permits. She brings to the position a depth of knowledge and experience from the private and public sectors, as well as experience as a small-business owner….
Maples and Calder Assists Young Caymanians at Conference
Maples and Calder is pleased to announce its support of two promising young Caymanians, who will attend the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) in Summer 2012. Jossannah Smith and Adrian Stewart each received a contribution of US$1,000 toward their registration…
3,000 names already on petition
Al Suckoo, Jr. one of the leaders of the campaign backing the petition for “One Man, One Vote” launched by MLAs Ezzard Miller and Arden McLean said they are about to make history with their efforts to collect signatures from…
“One Man, One Vote: Now, Later or Never?”
Local think tank Generation NOW will be hosting a panel discussion on the topic “One Man, One Vote: Now, Later or Never?”issue next Thursday (29), at 7:00pm at the Harquail Theatre and will be moderated by Crosstalk’s Austin Harris. Premier…
Urge for independence
Sir Ronald Sanders, international consultant and former senior Caribbean ambassador spoke on the topic “The Attractions of Nationhood: Illusion and Reality,” during the second day of the 50-50 Caribbean Conference at the UCCI. Sir Ronald referred to the recent histories…
