Cayman Enterprise City reaches out to Cayman’s next generation of innovators
Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), Cayman’s hi tech Special Economic Zone has rewarded the two young winners of ‘The Coolest Internship in Cayman’ video contest with summer internships in the zone. During the month of June contestants in the Cayman Islands…
Minister Rivers & Councillor Connolly Visit DES
Continuing with their departmental visits, Hon. Tara Rivers, Minister for Education, Employment and Gender Affairs (the “Ministry”) and Mr. Winston Connolly, Councillor for the Ministry, recently visited the Department of Education Services (DES). They had a chance to meet with…
Six tips from women Bootstrappers in the Caribbean
By Akosua Edwards From The Next Women Akosua Edwards shares what she’s learned from talking to women in the Caribbean who are bootstrapping their businesses. Starting a business can be an exciting journey! Believe me, it is not for the…
Cayman proposals a low priority in Asia
By Min Ho From Asian Investor The Cayman Islands regulator may water down its plan to cap the number of fund directorships, but the issue is getting less play in Asia than in the West. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority…
‘We Haven’t Done Enough’ – New UWI head bemoans failure of University
By Jermaine Francis, Staff Reporter From The Jamaican Gleaner Professor Archibald McDonald, incoming principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, said the institution, over the years, has not been as integral to the Caribbean’s and, in particular,…
Important changes to immigration policy
Cabinet has agreed a number of important changes to immigration policy which will be implemented in two phases. The main areas concerned are work permits, permanent residency, term limits and the key employee provision. Phase One of the reform exercise…
Ex Cayman resident joins Dental Care of Garapan, Saipan
There’s a bright new face in the community and his name is Nelson Charles Krum, DDS. “Dr. Nelson,” as he is called, has practiced dentistry for 34 years. He brings a high standard of professional experience and newfound commitment to…
S. Koreans’ direct investment into tax havens tops W16 tln since 2008
From Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) — South Koreans have directly invested over 16 trillion won in overseas tax havens over the past five years, a lawmaker said Sunday, citing government data. Rep. An Min-suk of the main…
RPT-Fitch rates Taiwan’s Chailease’s bond ‘A(twn)’
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) Fitch Ratings has assigned Taiwan-based Chailease Finance Co. Ltd’s (Chailease) proposed TWD1.4bn 1.6% senior unsecured bonds, maturing on 22 July 2018, a National Long-Term ‘A(twn)’ Rating. Key Rating Drivers The bonds…
Forte Energy says Dutchess exercises conversion option
Forte Energy NL is an Australian-based minerals company focused on the exploration, evaluation and development of uranium and energy-related projects worldwide. The Company changed its name from Murchison United NL on 25 November 2008. Forte Energy has secured an extensive…
