Tamara Hurlston is June’s best employee
In 2012, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hired Deputy Director of Finance, Administration and Special Projects Tamara Hurlston to set up its needs assessment unit as a pilot project. In the short time since, Ms Hurlston has…
Citywealth’s IFC Power Women Top 100 list includes Ogier pair
From Ogier Sally Edwards, Ogier Partner and Head of Ogier’s Private Client and Trusts team and Fiona Barrie, Chief Operating Officer of Ogier Fiduciary Services Cayman and Head of Ogier Private Wealth in Cayman, have been included in Citywealth’s IFC…
Virgin Islands economy rapidly shrinking
By Joy Blackburn From Virgin Islands Daily News ST. CROIX – The territory’s economy shrunk significantly in 2011 and 2012, driven primarily by the HOVENSA shutdown and, to a lesser extent, by diminished government spending. The U.S. Bureau of Economic…
Faulty software more damaging than cyber attacks
From EurActiv.com The vast majority of significant electronic systems failures in Europe are caused by faulty software and botched repair jobs, rather than deliberate cyber attacks, according to a report by the EU’s computer systems watchdog published on 20 August….
Pope brings in lay experts to help reform Vatican
By Philip Pullella From swissinfo.ch VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis has brought in international experts to help him overhaul the Holy See and move on from a series of scandals under his predecessor Benedict XVI. Urged on by the…
Cayman gains accolades in regional investment report
The Cayman Islands were placed first in the category of economic potential, and fourth in the category of overall country, in fDi Magazine’s Caribbean and Latin American Countries of the Future rankings. As reported in the publication’s August 2013/14 issue,…
10 Things [US] Congress left undone before their break
by Crystal Shepeard From Care2 You may have noticed there are pressing issues going on in our country at the moment. The economy is reportedly improving, though people still can’t find jobs. If they do find a job, often they…
Maples continues cultivating talent
This year, Maples and Calder afforded internship and work experience opportunities to almost 40 Caymanians, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to supporting the island’s youth and guiding them towards a path of success. As a leading international law firm, Maples and…
Two more stories Royal Caribbean won’t like
#1 Elderly couple left in Turkey by cruiseline after husband breaks hip on board ship By: Sarina Fazan From abc Action News TAMPA BAY – A local elderly couple is stranded in Turkey. Dodge Melkonian’s wife Jill said her husband…
Save Bio Bay, Don’t Dredge! Petition
Petition published by Cayman Kayaks on Mar 07, 2013 446 Signatures since March 2013. We want more. Target: Cayman Kai Property Owner Association (CKPOA), Cayman Government, DOE, DOT and National Trust Region: Cayman Islands Petition Background (Preamble): We need to…
