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…
‘Fast & Furious 7’ halted; Walker autopsy complete
From Jamaica Observer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The movie studio that makes the ‘Fast & Furious’ action franchise said Tuesday it was suspending production of the latest instalment while authorities press ahead with their investigation into how Paul Walker died….
IARFC Cruise Conference – Exploring the Western Caribbean
The International Association of Registered Financial Advisors (IARFC) has scheduled another fantastic cruise for the coming year. Reservations are now being accepted for a week’s cruise of the Western Caribbean in June. ‘This trip is a major benefit of being…
Expedia’s Hotels.com passes 25 Million App Downloads
By Doug Tsuruoka, Investor’s Business Daily Expedia’s (EXPE) unit Hotels.com said Tuesday that its mobile travel apps have been downloaded over 25 million times globally, setting a milestone for the hotel booking unit. Hotels.com also says it’s launched a new…
