Everything you need to know about jelly [and we don’t mean jello]
By Karissa Bell From Mashable Jelly, the much-hyped, question-and-answer-based social network by Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, launched last week on iOS and Android. Although it’s just beginning to build up a user base, with a famous founder and impressive list…
Cayman captive industry remains buoyant
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cayman Islands captive insurance sector remains buoyant in a testing environment as 2013 maintained a steady pace following on from the phenomenal 2012 year of growth. The Cayman Islands secured a combined total of 39…
Barbados to host the inaugural Caribbean Economic Forum
From Caribbean360 The interactive event is the first of its kind in the region and will examine topics ranging from the economic prowess of emerging markets to reform of the IMF. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Distinguished visiting economist Dr C….
Amendments to Notary Public Law Gazetted
THE NOTARIES PUBLIC (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2013 (LAW 26 OF 2013) Supplement No. 2 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 3 dated 15th January, 2014. THE NOTARIES PUBLIC (AMENDMENT) LAW, 2013 1. Short title ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS 2. Amendment of section 2…
Royal Caribbean’s Misplaced Priorities: Fast Internet, Virtual Balconies But No Automatic Man-Overboard Systems
By Jim Walker From Jim Walker’s Cruise Law News Today (10) I read an article by a popular cruise blogger that Royal Caribbean was on track to deliver a fast land-based internet experience to its guests. The article went on…
Chief Justice’s Address to the Opening of The Grand Court on The 15th January 2014
The proceedings commenced with Prayers led by Rev. Hazle of Elmslie Memorial United Church. Salutations were extended to Her Excellency the Governor, the Hon. Premier; the Hon. Deputy Governor and other Honourable Members of Cabinet; Honourable Members of the Legislative…
Economic crisis and the Caribbean: The challenges facing Barbados
By Hilbourne Watson From Stabroek News Hilbourne A. Watson is Professor Emeritus of International Relations at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Barbados is yet another casualty of the economic crisis facing the Caribbean, with the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) government euphemistically…
Greenlight Capital Re to Release Fourth Quarter and Year End 2013 Results
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Feb 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., a specialist property and casualty reinsurer based in the Cayman Islands and Ireland, today announced that it expects to release financial results for the…
Are you ready for Sunday? CARE/BRITCAY -K9/5K
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts The 5th Annual CARE/BRITCAY -K9/5K Registration for the 5th annual K9/5K 2014 is now open! This year, our annual walk/run will take place on Sunday, February 16th @ Camana Bay. Online registration is…
Caribbean tourism sees modest visitor gains in 2013
By Gay Nagle Myers From Travel Weekly The number of Caribbean visitors increased 1.8% in 2013, a growth rate that lagged well behind most other world regions. In comparison, 2013 tourist arrivals grew 3.6% in all of the Americas, 5.4%…
