Private equity fund structures in the Cayman Islands: key issues and considerations
By Nicholas Butcher and Julian Ashworth, Maples and Calder Introduction The Cayman Islands has an internationally respected legal system, developed from English common law, and a robust regulatory system which equally benefits managers and investors alike. The jurisdiction offers an…
Seminar planned for possible 6,000 individuals affected by FATCA
Indicating the serious impact the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is anticipated to have on people in the Cayman Islands, Cayman Finance and the Government’s Ministry for Financial Services have again joined forces to bring another FATCA seminar…
Video of police arrest causes stir in Cayman Island
From TCI News Now Video of a controversial arrest of a Nicaraguan woman, apparently showing the use of excessive force by police in the Cayman Islands, is causing a stir locally following its publication online. Compounding local reaction to the…
Summer students get medical experience at HSA
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) once again provided a summer programme to university students pursuing medical and nursing careers. The summer 2013 programme, run in July and August, was sponsored by Admiral Administration, Lee’s Office Products and Health…
Cayman seeks inclusion in OECD Tax Convention
By Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, New York The Cayman Islands Government announced that it has formally asked the United Kingdom to extend its membership in the OECD/Council of the Europe Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (the convention) to…
Westin pedestrian crosswalk opens
Motorists and persons on foot should exercise caution when approaching the new crosswalk in front of the Westin Hotel, which opened last Thursday, 29 August 2013, says the National Roads Authority. To reinforce this emphasis on safety, advance signs which…
Adventist church partners to end domestic violence
Posted by Kaneil Barrett Cayman Islands Seventh Day Adventist Church In an Effort to stay relevant and meet the demands of a changing society, four (4) Pastors and (2) Bible Counsellors and there (3) Office staff members of the Cayman…
Juvenile prison ‘soon come’
Eric Bush, Home Affairs Ministry Chief Officer, said a temporary new stand-alone facility at HMP Northward to house young offenders is being constructed. Bush was speaking to legislators during a special sitting of Finance Committee on Wednesday (4). The deadline…
Annual education professionals’ welcome kick-starts the new school year
The Ministry of Education, Employment & Gender Affairs and the Department of Education Services kick-started the new school year by hosting over 500 education professionals at the Mary Miller Hall, Grand Cayman, and more than 50 at the Layman E….
Early childhood care and education guidelines ratified
In the quest to improve provision for the country’s youngest citizens, the Education Council has recently ratified their Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education Centres (2013). “Caring for our young children is an amazing responsibility. We must ensure that…
