Sunday Morning at Rum Point, Grand Cayman
From the Boston Globe Sunday at Rum Point might be Grand Cayman’s biggest casual beach party. Caymanian singles and families alike arrive early to get a head start on a laid-back day at the beach. Casuarina trees along the sandy white strand…
82% Favour celebrating at least some religious holidays in school
From Rasmussen Reports Despite continuing legal challenges, more adults than ever favour the celebration of all religions in the public schools. Most also still believe religious displays should be permitted on public land. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey…
Garbage Collection Holiday Schedule
Department of Environmental Health officials advise the public of changes in the garbage collection schedule for Christmas Day (Tuesday, 25 December). For all Cayman Islands residents: All landfills in Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman will be closed to…
BDO Ambition Survey shows economic and political uncertainty across the world
Martin Van Roekel, CEO says: The findings of this year’s BDO Cayman Islands Ambition Survey, released today, are a clear reflection of the impact of the economic and political uncertainty on businesses and investors across the world. Now in its…
HSBC may pay fine of $1.8 bn over money laundering lapses
From First Post HSBC Holdings might pay a fine of $1.8 billion as part of a settlement with US law-enforcement agencies over money-laundering lapses, according to several people familiar with the matter. The settlement with Europe’s biggest bank— which could…
Central Saanich councillor, living in Caymans, cites ‘unwarranted attacks’ in resignation letter
By Bill Cleverley, timescolonist.com Terry Siklenka has officially resigned from Central Saanich council, citing “unwarranted attacks” on his integrity. “It is not fair to put myself, my family, or this council in this perceived compromising position even though we have…
Head of litigation in Cayman receives ‘accredited mediator’ certification
Higgs & Johnson Partner and Head of Litigation in the Cayman Islands, Philip S. Boni (pictured), has been accredited by the London School of Mediation as a Civil and Commercial Mediator, having satisfied the requirements of the United Kingdom…
Italian Salvage Ships at the Galley Head
Paddy O’Sullivan traces the history of the Italian salvage company, Sorima, and describes its successful Ludgate operation off the Galley Head in 1934-35 On 19 May 1922, the ageing P&O liner, Egypt, departed from Tilbury, bound for Marseille and Bombay,…
CILS says they have not been given opportunity to review legal profession legislation
The Cayman Islands Law Society (“CILS”) welcomes the opportunity from the Premier to provide input to the Government on the future legislation to govern the legal profession in the Cayman Islands. The profession is a vital part of society in…
Marine Cops urge safety at sea
Officers from the Joint Marine Unit are reminding people that it’s important to be safety conscious when heading out to sea. Over the past 5 months the Unit has been involved in more than 30 search and rescue operations. “Making…
