Skyfall gives James Bond his biggest opening weekend
New James Bond movie Skyfall has had the biggest Bond opening weekend of all time, according to figures from film company Sony Pictures. It took £20.1m following its release on Friday making it the biggest UK opening of 2012 so…
Greg Christie submits Final Annual Report
Contractor General Greg Christie Submits Final Annual Report to Parliament and Satisfactorily Clears all Statutory OCG Annual Audits In compliance with Section 28 (2) of the Contractor General Act, outgoing Contractor General, Greg Christie, has now submitted, to Parliament, his…
Opposition, critics call for crack down on tax evaders [hiding money in Cayman Islands]
Amy Minsky, Global News OTTAWA – Canada’s wealthiest citizens are hiding billions of dollars in tax havens around the world – a phenomenon that’s blowing big holes in the government’s tax-collection efforts and placing a heavy burden on low- and…
Finalists for Governor’s Conservation Awards revealed
The panel of judges convened by Cayman Islands H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor released the shortlist of the finalists this week to receive the first ever Governor’s Conservation Awards. These are: Conservationist of the Year category: Arie Barendrecht, Bonnie Scott Edwards…
Ministry’s Draft Strategic Education Plan
The Ministry of Education wants the public to get involved and have a say in the future development of the Cayman Islands Education System. That was the message to the public at the October 29th, 2012 press conference, where the…
Local Author Martin Keeley Presents Short Story Collection for Children
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (October 30, 2012): Young booklovers and their parents are in for a treat when local author Martin Keeley hosts Story & Craft Time at Books & Books on Saturday, November 10, at 10:30am. Keeley will read…
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013
His Excellency the Governor Mr Duncan Taylor invites members of the public to submit nominations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013. Nominations must be received by Monday 12 November 2012. Final recommendations for OBEs and MBEs are considered…
Fight at court
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service have confirmed that shortly after 10am Tuesday (30), two police officers were injured as they arrested a suspect at the George Town Court House. The suspect, who had been wanted in relation to an…
Eagle Assets closing in on Botanic Park
In a Memorandum from Gina Ebanks-Petrie dated 24th July 2012 to Colleen Stoetzel, Director of Planning, a Freedom of Information Request from CNS has highlighted the developments planned by Eagle Assets Investments Ltd. These planned developments are encircling the Cayman…
CDB to finance Dominica Land Use Policy and Physical Development Plan
Dominica’s efforts to prepare a National Land Use Policy and a National Physical Development Plan are set to receive financial assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a grant equivalent to USD280,000 to…
