The British economy looks like it’s hitting a wall — and the next government will have to deal with it
By Mike Bird From Business Insider Two slightly worrying figures about the UK economy were published this week. First, the GDP estimate for the first quarter of 2015 was a huge miss in comparison to forecasts. Economists had expected a…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Community Events (Cayman Islands) MAY 1 Rundown Opens Comedy revue Rundown opens on Friday (1 May) at the Harquail theatre. For ticket information call 939.7513 Department of Commerce and Investment Closure The Department of Commerce and Investment including its Trade…
Cable & Wireless (LIME) obtain English PL Football audio rights
CWC Obtains Audio Rights for Barclays Premier League Football in the Caribbean for 2015/16 Season Official Match Commentary Will Also Be Available Across Broadcast Radio, Flow TV Audio and Mobile App Platforms in English and Spanish Under a Partnership Agreement…
UN Women launches flagship report
UN Women launched its flagship report “Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016: Transforming Economies, Realizing Rights” which highlights how economies have failed to guarantee women’s empowerment and the full exercise of their economic and social rights, in rich countries and…
Signs of recovery in Caribbean golf market – new KPMG study
KPMG Caribbean Golf Overview This week sees the launch of the 2015 Caribbean Golf Overview from KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice, at the annual Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit in Florida. The report, one which provides invaluable figures for key…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Community Events APRIL 30 Needs Assessment Unit Closure The Needs Assessment Unit will be closing on Thursday (30 Apr) at 2pm. Boundaries Commission North Side Meeting The Boundaries Commission is hosting a public meeting at the North Side Civic Center…
The Caribbean’s future lies in services
By David Jessop From News Americas News Americas, LONDON, England, Tues. April 28, 2015: When in the early 1990s it became apparent that Europe’s preferential regimes for Caribbean bananas and sugar were coming to an end, an impassioned debate began…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Community Events APRIL 29 Amin Mohammed Memorial Steel Band Competition The Amin Mohammed Memorial Steel Band Competition is Wednesday (29 Apr) at Mary Miller Hall at 630pm. Police Welfare Committee Fundraiser The Police Welfare Committee is inviting all government departments…
CIMA: Proposed changes to outsourcing arrangements for funds service providers
By Matt Roberts From Harney Westwood & Riegels Contact The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) has recently released a draft Statement of Guidance: Outsourcing All Regulated Entities (Excluding Regulated Mutual Funds) (“SOG”) and Consultation Paper (“Paper”). The Paper calls upon…
iNews Briefs & Community Events
Community Events APRIL 28 BBQ Dinner Sale fundraiser You’re invited to a BBQ Dinner Sale fundraiser for the young people of the George Town Wesleyan Holiness Church to attend congress in Jamaica. Chef John’s BBQ will be available on Tuesday…





