The Guardian of the Reef to be sunk in his permanent Cayman home April 12
After many months and a long journey from his birthplace in British Columbia the bronze sculpture, commissioned to mark Divetech’s 20th Anniversary, to be welcomed with a weekend celebration Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – He has traveled thousands of miles…
The Editor Speaks: Law reform proposals mean “shut up”
On 10th January 2014 the Law Reform Commission published for public comment a Consultation Paper on the law of contempt. The object of the paper, which was in response to an earlier referral by the Attorney General, was to generate…
Superlative Cayman report posted by tourist found on Trip Advisor
By 96Hawk from Trip Advisor “Expensive and good value” Trip Report Mar 24, 2014, 9:06 PM We arrived on 3/15 and stayed through 3/22. We are a family of four. My wife and I with our 7th grade girl and…
U.S. Expat taxes
By John Ohe American expats are subject to U.S. income taxes regardless of where they live and where they make their income. For 2013, individuals with income over $9,750 USD (or married couples filing jointly with income over $19,500 USD)…
Flouting the rules of law and morality’
By Juan Vasquez from Miami Herald GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba — Before this onetime coaling station for the U.S. Navy ships in the Caribbean was transformed into a site holding captives in the war on terror that U.S. officials…
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Cayman bank refuses to process former FIFA VP’s payments According to a report by the UK’s Daily Telegraph, former FIFA Vice-President, Jack Warner, is alleged to have been personally paid approx. $1.2M by a firm controlled by a former Qatari…
Cayman Islands Pirates Week theme for 2014 is MELTING POT
After much thought and consideration, the Executive Committee for Pirates Week is pleased to announce the theme for the 2014 celebration which is scheduled for 6-16 November. The history of the Cayman Islands is a blended one that has evolved…
The FBI wants to buy some malware
By Aliya Sternstein for Nextgov From Mashable Federal detectives want to buy viruses and other types of malicious software for assistance in cracking criminal cases, according to a “combined synopsis/solicitation for malware” published this week on the government’s contracting database….
Solomon Harris – Offshore Law Firm of the Year
George Town, Grand Cayman — Cayman Islands law firm, Solomon Harris, is delighted to announce that for the second year running, it has been awarded the prestigious title of “offshore law firm of the year” at the US Captive Service…
UCCI Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference
From Stabroek News The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) held its 2014 Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference on 19-21 March 2014 under the theme “Towards a Corruption-Free Caribbean: Ethics, Values, Trust and Morality”. A total of 120 participants from 15…
