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Cayman rugby gears up for the “Big Game”!

Even though the Cayman Rugby domestic season is still in full flow the Cayman Rugby Football Union has its eye firmly on the horizon as the 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifiers approach. Many will need no reminder that the qualifiers…

Acts of kindness just keep on growing

After five years of existence Cayman’s ARK, (which stands for Acts of Random Kindness), a local charity, has touched thousands of lives both in Cayman and abroad. The group has recently been undergoing a process of restructuring, so that they…

Grisham thriller? No, this is reality

In October 2010, renown Cayman contracting company Hadsphaltic  went into liquidation with debts exceeding $2 million. What looked like a reasonably simple task, however, has led to a story worthy of a John Grisham thriller. Court-appointed liquidator Chris Johnson, confronting…

Spotts Landing plan gets green light

The Central Planning Authority has approved multi-million-dollar improvements to Spotts Landing, with construction expected to start by May at the latest, and finishing within 
eight months. Meanwhile, as completion nears on a final framework agreement with port developer China Harbour…

Agriculture Show just keeps on growing!

This year’s Agriculture Shows dates are: Ash Wednesday, 22 February, Grand Cayman, Saturday, 25 February, Cayman Brac and Saturday, 25 March on Little Cayman. With just three weeks to go, preparations for this year’s Agriculture Shows are well underway. If…

Liquidator can’t get Ashcroft answers

Neither the lawyers nor auditors, nor company executives will give Chris Johnson any information about the bankrupt parent and the related demise of Cayman’s Hadsphaltic construction giant. His fuse is running short. One of the men at the top of…

GOD WILL PROTECT

Neighbours say they are scared after robberies Neighbours say they are frightened, but don’t know what they can do, and while police circle the small apartment block, the area is safe. The worrying starts after sundown. “We pray God protects…

Sailors team up to clean beaches

Sailors from Royal Fleet Ancillary (RFA) Fort Rosalie assisted the Cayman Islands Government’s Recreation, Parks and Cemeteries Unit on Thursday, 2 February by cleaning the beaches next to the Governor’s house and Smith Cove. The 10-person team was accompanied by…

Cayman Finance sponsors conference

Underscoring the important role compliance plays within Cayman’s financial services sector, Cayman Finance is pleased to support the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association’s 2012 conference as a sponsor of the event. Taking place on 1st and 2nd March at The Hyatt…

Art@Governors proves once again a success

More than 100 artists came to the Governor’s garden to show the world their paintings, drawings, sculptures, and many other kinds of artwork for Art@Governors, Cayman’s most popular annual
art event. The best thing about Art@Governors is everyone is welcome, and…