Pensions holiday ends
The two-year suspension of pensions contributions for non-Caymanians ended on Wednesday 25 April 2012. The ‘pensions holiday’, which was voluntary, was implemented by the Government for two primary purposes: to ease financial burdens on employers especially during a downturn caused…
More than 1000 feared dead in Indian ferry sinking
At least 103 people have died after a ferry capsised during a storm in north-eastern India, local police say. The vessel was reported to be carrying at least 300 passengers on the Brahmaputra river in Assam state. Reports say more…
After 50 years, Cubans hope to travel freely
(AP) — After controlling the comings and goings of its people for five decades, communist Cuba appears on the verge of a momentous decision to lift many travel restrictions. One senior official says a “radical and profound” change is weeks…
Celebrating Child Month 2012
Message by Minister of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing Hon. Mike Adam, MBE, JP It is my pleasure to welcome this special time of year as we express our appreciation for the boys and girls of the Cayman Islands during…
Tymoshenko case: Europe pressure on Ukraine intensifies
Several European leaders have cancelled visits to Ukraine amid growing concern over alleged mistreatment of the jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko. Both EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding will boycott the Euro 2012 tournament in…
Kernohan to appear at mediation hearing
The Cayman Islands continue to make headlines around the world and none of it is very good publicity. An article appeared in the British national morning tabloid newspaper, ‘The Independent’ on Tuesday (1) announcing, “Scotland Yard’s bungled anti-corruption operation could…
Queen’s New Year Honours 2013
His Excellency the Governor Mr Duncan Taylor invites members of the public to submit nominations for Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year Honours 2013. Nominations must be received by Monday 14 May 2012. Final recommendations for OBEs and MBEs are…
UK lawmakers: Rupert Murdoch unfit to lead company
AP) — A committee of British lawmakers called Rupert Murdoch unfit to run his global media empire – a finding that reflects just how deeply the phone hacking scandal born of his defunct News of the World has shaken the…
KPMG sponsorship expands ICCI business programme
KPMG in the Cayman Islands will be sponsoring the International College of the Cayman Islands’ fundraising initiative for an academic chair to hire a full-time accounting professor over a three year period. An academic chair is a university designation given…
