Call for prosecutors to answer for trial of alleged rape victim who killed herself
By Sandra Laville from the Guardian UK Eleanor de Freitas died days before she had to go on trial accused of lying about rape claim, despite lack of evidence An inquest into the death of Eleanor de Freitas is to…
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“Stand on the airstrip, wave your hands in the air and the pilot will pick you up”
By Kevin Pilley From The Irish Times Hammock-swinging, conch-blowing and other adventures on the Turks and Caicos islands The hammock as a holiday pastime is something that I have not been able to properly master or fully grasp. But there…
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It’s time for solar in the Caribbean
By Edouard MacGuffie Op-Ed Contributor From Caribbean Journal The Caribbean is well known for many superlatives – most pristine beaches, most crystal-clear water and most welcoming hospitality. What is less known is that the Caribbean is one of the world’s…
Nurse who fought Maine Ebola quarantine moving out of state – report
From The Star (Reuters) – A nurse who treated Ebola patients in West Africa and publicly fought quarantine orders in New Jersey and Maine after returning to the United States last month has decided to move away from her home…
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Digicel responds to the proposed acquisition of Columbus International by Cable & Wireless Thursday 6th November 2014 – Kingston, Jamaica. Digicel notes today’s public announcement in relation to the proposed acquisition of Columbus International Inc. (“Columbus”) by Cable and Wireless…
Healthcare conference sets delegates onto a healthy path for life/ DMS Hosts 4th Annual Offshore Investment Funds Summit in Brazil
Healthcare conference sets delegates onto a healthy path for life With the fifth annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference just around the corner, delegates from last year’s conference have confirmed that the healthy messages imparted at the event have made a…
Sir Bernard Rix joins the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal
Sir Bernard Rix, a recently retired Lord Justice of Appeal with 20 years’ experience in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales, commenced sitting on Monday (3 November) in the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal. Appointed…
The reasons why Cayman Islands Judge gave three-year jail sentence to robber of TV station and bank
iNews Cayman story published November 7 2014 “Marlon Dillon, robber and Crown informer, to be released after robbery trial” : “Marlon Dillon was given a three year jail sentence for his part in two armed robberies after receiving a substantial…
Full schedule planned for International Men’s Day in Cayman Islands
Several events will help celebrate International Men’s Day, which is observed on 19 November each year. Organized by the Family Resource Centre (FRC), activities will highlight men’s contribution to society as well as areas that may need strengthening. The Cayman…
The Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Company turns sixteen
By Rachael Reynolds, Partner, and Jennifer Fox, Senior Associate, Ogier, Cayman Islands From International Corporate Rescue May 2014 marks the sixteenth anniversary of the Cayman Islands segregated portfolio company (‘SPC’). This article takes a look back at the SPC’s first…
