In Guyana: political negotiations an opportunity for real democracy
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 PHOTO: The PPP’s Donald Ramotar was elected President of Guyana by a plurality of the votes cast in general elections in December 2011 but the party failed to win an overall majority in the…
The Editor Speaks: Appalling 7 years is more than an “itch”!
I am referring to the appalling seven years delay in a dozen property owners receiving compensation for land compulsory purchased, or in this case ‘stolen’ would be a better word, by government during the first phase of the East-West Arterial…
CTO announces programme for Caribbean Week in New York 2014
By Philline Vera From Tropical Fete The week of activities organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization celebrating the unique holiday attributes of the Caribbean takes place from 1 to 8 June, 2014 in NYC. NEW YORK, NY – The Caribbean…
Establishing a Prime-Brokerage Business in the Cayman Islands
From Ogier INTRODUCTION This note summarises the attractions of the Cayman Islands for prime brokers wishing to establish a prime brokerage business outside their home jurisdiction, and it highlights the key Cayman issues that need to be addressed when setting…
Cayman Heart Fund announces 2014 Heart Smart Week Events
Cayman Heart Fund will be hosting their 7th Annual Heart Smart Week Events Thu. March 20 – Wed. March 26 – Please come and support them! Thu March 20 Cardiac Symposium 5:30PM St. Matthew’s University campus On March 20, medical…
iNews Briefs
Automotive Art is installing more security after motorbike theft “They’ve caught people red-handed, they’ve gone through the court system, and then a slap on the wrist and they walk,” bemoaned Wayne Kirkconnell of Automotive Art on CITN/Cayman27 on Tuesday (4)….
PERCEPTIONS: Through the looking glass
From Pinchina Consulting Through the looking glass: Perceptions on Jamaica’s evolving relationship with China This post is the first of a three-part series entitled, “Perceptions.” The series explore China’s historic and more recent relationship with Jamaica, particularly the way this…
Cayman’s financial services businesses weigh in on beneficial ownership registry plan
By Helen Burggraf, Contributing Editor, International Adviser As the deadline for public comment passed last week on a proposal to implement a public registry of beneficial owners in the Cayman Islands, companies and organisations with a presence there weighed in…
Cricket: Cayman win but West Indies lose
World Cricket League: Guernsey beaten by the Cayman Islands From BBC Guernsey suffered an opening day 33-run defeat by the Cayman Islands in the ICC World Cricket League Division Five tournament in Malaysia. Kervin Ebanks was the Caribbean side’s chief…
Cayman makes Caribbean Journal’s 25 Best List
The 25 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts – 2014 From Caribbean Journal Sometimes an all-inclusive resort is exactly what you need. Or, in the case of an extreme winter, exactly what the doctor ordered: sun-drenched beaches, no wallets, no stress, no…
