Who, What, Why: What does a pope do?
By David Willey BBC News, Rome Pope Francis has celebrated his inaugural mass in the Vatican, and he has assumed the responsibility of leading the world’s Catholics. But what exactly does a pope’s job entail? After Pope Francis’ solemn inauguration…
Cayman Crime Stoppers meet the media
The Cayman Crime Stoppers board members met members of the media at the new George Town Yacht Club The Barcadere for lunch and then the presentation. Malcolm Ellis, the Chairman of Cayman Crime Stoppers welcomed everybody and introduced the other…
MFA submits comments to CIMA in response to consultation on corporate governance
On March 18, Managed Funds Association (MFA) submitted a comment letter to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) in response to CIMA’s consultation paper on corporate governance. In the letter, MFA expressed support for CIMA’s proposed principles-based approach to guidance…
New York Pension Fund Still Wants Hammergren And Thompson Kicked Off HP’s Board
Julie Bort, Business Insider At HP’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday (20), three board members kept their jobs but one large shareholder still wants to see them gone: NYC Comptroller John C. Liu. “Shareowners have sent a clear message that…
Japan’s disappointing exports report had a key bright spot
Sam Ro Business Insider Earlier, we learned that Japanese exports unexpectedly fell by 2.9 percent year-over-year in February. Economists were looking for an increase of 0.9 percent. On the surface, this was rather disappointing considering the dramatic devaluation of the…
Cayman shareholders of Focus can vote at EGM
Focus Media Holding Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting Of Shareholders SHANGHAI, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Focus Media Holding Limited (the “Company” or “Focus Media”) (Nasdaq: FMCN) announced today that it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the…
UCCI Business Practicum Students Head to Trinidad
A mix of lectures and international travel is the latest innovation at the University College of the Cayman Islands, and an increasing number of students are expressing interest, says UCCI’s Business Studies Chair Robert Weishan. This momentum, says Dr. Weishan,…
Cayman using Xetra Trading System
Deutsche Boerse AG : Deutsche Boerse : Cayman Islands Exchange Uses Xetra Trading System Deutsche Boerse AG (DB1.XE) Monday said the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange is now using the German exchange operator’s Xetra electronic trading system for its electronic securities…
Cyprus defends bailout deal amid recession fears
BBC The government of Cyprus has defended a 10bn-euro bailout deal to save its banks from collapse, amid warnings the island faces deep recession. Laiki (Popular) Bank, the country’s second largest, will be wound up, but small savers will be…
CAYMAN GOSPEL BEST – Step Up To The Mic, Grand Finale – April 6, 2013
The grand finale for Cayman Gospel Best (Season 1) – “Step Up To The Mike” is on Saturday April 6, 2013 at the Mary Miller Hall, Red Bay @ 7pm; the tickets cost $10 pre-sold and $15 at the gate….
