Sustainable Travel Leadership Network TravelWell discussion in Jamaica
by SustainableTravel.org MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The Sustainable Travel Leadership Network (STLN) hosted an interactive discussion on TravelWell, an exciting new initiative designed to transform decision-making in the travel industry, on May 15th, 2013 in Jamaica. The event, co-hosted by…
Jamaica hosting triangular domino series with the Cayman Islands and USA
From CVM TV – Posted May 16 2013 Domino players from the Cayman Islands, arrived in the island on Thursday (16) morning, to join the United States and host Jamaica in a triangular series. The 12 member contingent from the…
Funding environmental conservation efforts in Cayman Islands
From Film Annex Capital Partners* A recent article on CayCompass.com explains a proposed National Conversation Law that seeks to protect lands for endemic and endangered species. Enacting this provision would not only protect those species but also create a developed…
Caribbean island’s tourism bleeds after Virgin Atlantic cuts capacity
From skift. By Adrian Loveridge, Caribbean News Now There is a very fine line when writing a column like this. The risk of being branded as a pessimist is high. I only hope that readers will focus on the message…
Pritzker yields party role reversal on offshore trusts
By Laura Litvan Bloomberg Republicans defended Mitt Romney against criticism from Democrats that he avoided taxes by keeping money stashed overseas. Those roles are now reversed with the disclosure that President Barack Obama’s pick to run the Commerce Department does…
INTERVIEW: UK’s Vestra Wealth Treats US Tax Compliance Rules As An Opportunity
By Tom Burroughes Group Editor in London, WealthBriefing Some wealth management firms outside the US may be turning down American expat clients due to their being seen as a compliance nightmare but as far as UK-headquartered Vestra Wealth goes, this…
Primary students raise funds for “Feed Our Future”
Prospect Primary students dressed in their career choices, while raising funds for the ‘Feed Our Future’ child lunch programme*. Feed our Future Cayman Islands is a charity. Their mission is simple, to provide children in need school meals. A growing…
Richard DeCoatsworth, former Phila. cop once hailed as hero, charged with raping two women, police say
From Crimesider, CBS news CBS/AP) PHILADELPHIA – A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by President Obama has been arrested and charged after police say…
Swiss Re Capital Markets successfully structures and places a USD 300 million catastrophe bond of Northeast United States Hurricane risk on behalf of Travelers
By Swiss Re Capital Markets NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 — NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss Re Capital Markets has successfully advised on a USD 300 million cat bond issuance by Long Point Re III Ltd., covering…
Former CIAA financial controller seeks judicial review
Former Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) financial controller (applicant) is seeking a Judicial Review to clear name and reinstatement back to original position with the Authority. The applicant claims the CIAA board acted unlawfully and unfairly when dismissed. The applicant…
