Official: Cayman Rodeo in play
It feels a bit like Texas here in the Cayman Islands. The weather is super hot and the only difference from Texas is, it is steamy and not dry. But we are having a rodeo and the cattle being roped…
Libor scandal: Paul Tucker denies ‘leaning on’ Barclays
The deputy governor of the Bank of England (BoE) has said he did not give Barclays instructions to lower its Libor submissions in 2008. Paul Tucker said no government minister had asked him to “lean on” Barclays over its inter-bank…
Travel Advisory: Cholera Outbreak in Cuba
Following a cholera outbreak in Cuba, Cayman’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar has issued a travel advisory recommending travel to that country on an essential basis only. According to media reports Cuba is facing a cholera outbreak 130…
Which way is up?
Garnett Roper, GUEST COLUMNIST for The Jamaican Gleaner As Jamaica celebrates 50 years of political Independence, the question of the adequacy and appropriateness of its political-economic system is a moot one. It is clear that since Independence, the political economy…
RCIPS statement re alleged sexual offence within Jet
In response to the number of enquiries the RCIPSehave received concerning an alleged sexual assault this weekend with Jet, please see their statement below. A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a report was received by the RCIPS on…
Update: WestStar TV Robbery – Three now arrested
Three men have now been arrested and are currently in police custody in connection with the robbery at WestStar TV offices on 24 May 2012. This an additional male to the previous advisory that two men had been arrested in…
Update: Cayman National Bank robbery – Another arrest – a woman
Police can confirm that two men, aged 23 and 27 years, have been charged in connection with the Cayman National Bank robbery. They have been charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable…
Federer Beats Murray to Win Seventh Wimbledon Tennis Title
Roger Federer beat Andy Murray in today’s Wimbledon men’s singles final to win the title at the All England Club for a seventh time. The Swiss player won 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court to earn his first Grand…
Bank Cainvest Approved for Listing on Cayman Islands Stock Exchange, Symbol CIB
Cainvest International Bank Ltd. (“Cainvest”) is pleased to announce that the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange has approved Bank Cainvest for listing on the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (“CSX”) under the symbol “CIB”. “Following the extensive marketing initiative of the Ministry…
Seven more held in Britain for terror offences
Seven men have been arrested in Britain on suspicion of being involved in terror offences, after weapons were found hidden in a car, police said Friday. A day earlier, six people – one of them a woman – were arrested…
