The Grand Caymanian Resort announces plans to re-brand to Holiday Inn Resort
The Grand Caymanian Ltd., a Grand Cayman -owned hotel and resort Development Company has announced plans to convert The Grand Caymanian Resort (formerly Ramada) into Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman. The 117-room Grand Caymanian Resort is located at 278 Crighton…
Ogier Cayman Wins Third Award of 2012 as Top Offshore Law Firm
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Ogier Cayman announced today that US fund managers participating in the 2012 Hedge Funds Review Service Provider Rankings have ranked the firm top among competitors for a second straight year. The recognition also marks the…
Strong earthquake off Guatemala
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off Guatemala’s Pacific coast, reportedly killing at least eight. Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina declared a national alert and advised people in affected areas to evacuate tall buildings as a precaution. Officials said roads had…
Let’s Hear It for Our Men and Boys!
Helping Men and Boys Live Longer, Happier, Healthier Lives is the theme for this year’s International Men’s Day (IMD). On 19 November, the Cayman Islands, led by the Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) in partnership with the…
Cayman Enterprise City Special Economic Zone and proposed Incorporated Cell Company legislation for the insurance sector
Stefanie Suckoo and Kathryn C Carter Solomon Harris Grand Cayman The Special Economic Zones Law 2011 The Special Economic Zones Law, 2011 (the ‘SEZ Law’) came into force in the Cayman Islands on November 21 2011. The SEZ Law provides…
Pirates Week is here me hearties!
Pirates Week is nearly upon us once more. This will be the 35th Festival and it is set to be the biggest festival ever! Pirates Week 2012 will start on 8 November and finish on 18 November and will be…
WestStar TV bolsters Future of Cayman Forum
Support from the business community is playing an integral role in the success of the public-private partnership initiative Future of Cayman Forum. Scheduled to take place at The Ritz-Carlton on 23rd November, organisers are extremely pleased to announce WestStar TV,…
MaplesFS Continues Support of Junior Achievement Programme
MaplesFS Limited recently made a donation to the Junior Achievement of the Cayman Islands, totaling CI$1,000, which matched last year’s contribution. “The Junior Achievement programme plays a vital role in our community and we are pleased to continue our support,”…
Kean it the Cayman Islands
By Susan Wilcox, Cougar’s Byte Kean University is all about taking a student’s education to new depths. Now, the Earth, Atmosphere, and Ocean Science Program literally will do so. Students will have an opportunity to develop research projects that test…
Stop Killing Lab Monkeys for Being Too Large!
Target: British Government, British Laboratories Sponsored by: Chris Wolverton Since early October 2012, British laboratories have been killing macaque monkeys because they have grown too large to be useful in experiments. The monkeys, most of which were intended for use…
