The Editor Speaks: Are some criminals hopeless cases?
I was wondering what on earth to write about this morning when I received a news flash from the RCIPS that is published on Breaking News: “Man charged with several serious offences, in GT court Wed (16)”. The man is…
Cayman Islands MLA asks legal profession to commit to hire and train Caymanians
Letter from Winston Connolly to: The Presidents, Caymanian Bar Association and Cayman Islands Law Society Grand Cayman Cayman Islands 11 September 2015 Dear Sirs, RE: Statement of Goals of Cayman Islands Law Society, Caymanian Bar Association, Caymanian Law Firms and…
New law strengthens Cayman Islands’ business environment
The commerce environment in Cayman will become better licensed and regulated with the implementation of the new Trade and Business Law. The law, which is scheduled to take effect this fall, focuses on creating a level local playing field for…
Caribbean Investment Summit brings much needed focus to the region
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, September 15, 2015. Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from European investors for some of the Caribbean’s most promising projects was the aim of the Caribbean Investment Summit 2015 (CIS) hosted by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export)…
International Report confirms Cayman Islands Real Estate Market continues to thrive
A recent report by Knight Frank, one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies, titled ‘The Island Review, Assessing Current Property Market Conditions Across the World’s Top Island Destinations 2015’ reviews property markets across the world’s top island destinations…
Maples and Calder advises Avolon on Sale to China’s Bohai in $7.6bn deal
Maples and Calder is advising Irish-headquartered global aircraft leasing firm Avolon in its US$7.6 billion sale to Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd. (“Bohai”), a majority controlled subsidiary of the HNA Group. Under the agreed terms of the deal, Bohai will pay…
Cayman Islands trust company named Trust Company of the Year
Butterfield Trust Named Trust Company of the Year Hamilton, Bermuda and George Town, Grand Cayman—15 September 2015: Butterfield Group today announced that Butterfield Trust, comprising six independently incorporated trust companies located in key financial centres, has been named Trust Company…
Caribbean Journal highlights “Cayman Brac”
Caribbean Journal has just published this superb article highlighting Cayman Brac. Please go to the source at the end to see many more images than we have done. Journey to Cayman Brac By Alexander Britell A different kind of island,…
Fox Rothschild, Virgin Islands reach temporary deal in tax beef
By Gina Passarella, From The Legal Intelligencer Fox Rothschild has withdrawn a request for a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Virgin Islands after the U.S. territory agreed to halt its tax collection efforts against the firm until a dispute…
Brazil downs U.S. in friendly Foxborough, Massachusetts –
From CONCACAF Foxborough, Massachusetts – In its last friendly prior to meeting Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup next month, the United States fell 4-1 to Brazil on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium. Barcelona star Neymar came off the bench to score…
