ERA seeks bids for new generating plant
The Electricity Regulatory Authority is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified bidders to participate in a competitive solicitation to build, own and operate 36 Megawatts of new generating capacity on Grand Cayman in 2016. The competitive solicitation process, as mandated…
One major screw-up could Get The Guardian in trouble over Snowden leaks
By Geoffrey Ingersoll From Business Insider Lately a lot of the Edward Snowden-inspired NSA spying revelations haven’t really blown insiders away — after all, spies are paid to spy. Regardless of which camp you seem to fall into (Team Edward/Team…
Robbery GT Sat/Robbery at Welly’s GT Thu
Robbery in Shedden Rd George Town Sat (7) From RCIPS Sat 9:51 AM At about 1:10 AM on Saturday, 07th December 2013, a 41-year old male (local resident) was robbed in the vicinity of the NevLaw Building, Shedden Road, George Town by…
UPDATE: South Africa’s Nelson Mandela dies in Johannesburg – Local tributes – Flags to fly half-mast
Flags at Half-Mast in Honour of Nelson Mandela For the remainder of today (Friday, 6 December) both Union Jacks and Cayman Islands national flags are being flown at half-mast at all Government buildings, departments and schools to honour the former…
The New Maples Group Management Team: 2013 Election Results
The Maples group recently held its bi-annual elections for various management positions. Henry Smith will continue in the role of Global Managing Partner of Maples and Calder, a position he has held for four years. Alasdair Robertson, a member of…
Bookings for winter ‘well ahead of last year’—[Jamaica’s] Tourism minister
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Jamaica is on course for a strong winter season with bookings for the period “pacing well ahead of last year,” Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr Wykeham McNeill says. Dr McNeill was addressing a…
Cayman builder and surveyor subject of malicious prosecution
Malicious prosecution divides Privy Council By Christopher Russell From Appleby Global It is a frequent and necessary function of the law to create a balance between competing and conflicting desirable aims. Three such are: (1) no wrong should go…
Speaker of House threatens to sue Trinidad Express newspaper
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Thursday November 28, 2013, CMC – The Speaker of the House has threatened to take legal action against the Trinidad Express newspaper following the publication of articles questioning his qualifications. Wade Mark’s attorney, Larry Lalla, on Wednesday issued…
Advantage Insurance completes recapitalization and expands board of directors
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advantage Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“Advantage”), a leader in customized insurance solutions for businesses and individuals, announced today that it has completed a recapitalization transaction and that Tom Hutton, Bruce Shewmaker and Gary Witherspoon will join its…
“Dancing With the Stars” Pro to set sail on cruiseliner
Emmy(R) Award-Winning Choreographer and Pro Dancer Derek Hough to Sail on Holland America Line’s ‘Dancing with the Stars: At Sea’ Champions Cruise Jan. 12, 2014 Singer Joey Fatone, television personality Carson Kressley and dance pros Sharna Burgess and Emma Slater…
