[US] Retailers warn of slow start to back-to-school season
From Moneynews Shoppers are holding off on back-to-school shopping, and those who delay long enough might be rewarded with some steep discounts from desperate retailers. Revenue at stores open at least a year — an industry measure of a retailer’s…
Offshore special – Mauritius: Sun, sea and tax
By Joanne Harris From The Lawyer The current commercial interest in Africa is having a knock-on effect in Mauritius as it becomes one of the world’s growing offshore jurisdictions Mauritius, though geographically one of the larger offshore jurisdictions, has remained…
Governor’s final inspection
An official ceremony on Wednesday, 7th August marked the departure of former Governor Duncan Taylor, CBE and his wife Beatrice. After saying goodbye to a line-up of government Ministers, officials and close friends, Mr. Taylor inspected the Royal Cayman Islands…
No need to worry Cayman doesn’t make top 10
This is one poll I am glad the Cayman Islands didn’t make the top 10 – It’s a poll MissTravel.com compiled and is featured in The Huffington Post. Read on: Top Ten Hurricane Season Hot Spots, According To MissTravel The…
Cayman judge sanctions Axiom Receivers to take action in Canada, Isle of Man and Switzerland
From OffshoreAlert by David Marchant Receivers will attempt to remove insolvency practitioner Andrew Andronikou as administrator of borrowing law firm Receivers to intervene in sale of Canadian property bought by Tim Schools apparently with funds defrauded from investors A Cayman…
NCB Group commences construction of Cypress Pointe North
NCB Group broke ground on Thursday, 1 August for its newest residential community — Cypress Pointe North in Crystal Harbour. Participating in the ceremony along with NCB shareholders Naul Bodden, Ian Wight and Matthew Wight were Hon Kurt Tibbetts, Minister…
Appointments confirmed to premier’s office
An official press release was issued to Cayman’s media on Thursday (8) confirming our announcement on August 7th that Tammie Chisholm, ex-editor of The Caymanian Compass has been appointed as the new press secretary for the premier’s office. Here is…
ICP Hedge Funds [Cayman] file for creditor protection in U.S.
By Patrick Fitzgerald, From Bankruptcy News Dow Jones & Company Ltd A pair of Cayman Islands-based hedge funds run by a former Harvard quarterback accused of defrauding clients who invested in collateralized debt obligations is seeking bankruptcy protection in the…
Maples and Calder continues support for UWC
The United World Colleges Cayman Islands National Foundation (UWC Cayman Islands) is pleased to announce a US$25,000 donation from The Maples Foundation. Each year, UWC Cayman Islands provides full scholarships for students selected to attend one of twelve prestigious UWC…
Golden Apple Awards re-introduced
The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce recently announced the re-introduction of the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching and is proud to partner with the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs with a renewed process for the programme….
