CEOs in the firing line
A recent report conducted by management consultancy firm Booz & Company shows companies worldwide have started to appoint new CEOs at a level not seen since before the recession. Of the world’s top 2,500 companies, 14.2 percent had employed new…
Man Utd counts on investors behaving like fanatics
By Jeffrey Goldfarb The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. “the company’s Cayman Islands home will make keeping official tabs on the board difficult.” Manchester United is counting on investors to behave like soccer…
Grand Court of the Cayman Islands Issues $2.5 Billion Payment Order Against Maan Al Sanea in Algosaibi Fraud Case
The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands issued an order in favor of Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers (AHAB) directing Maan Al Sanea to pay AHAB $2.5 billion. The Order follows an interim ruling, issued last month by the same…
Letter to CNS republished here: Open letter to premier
This letter appeared on the CNS website. I make no apologies for posting it here. I congratulate M/s Casey Goff and I sincerely hope the premier reads it but I fear even if he does, it will not mean anything…
Press Release from the Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association
Dangerous Tax Virus Poised to hit Cayman August 1, 2012 There is a deadly virus coming which has infected most of the other countries in the world. It has actually come to Cayman rather late. The earliest version infected totalitarian…
Western Union – Jamaica Independence Celebration Matches
The Western Union – Jamaica Independence celebration matches were excellent, the games brought a lot of enjoyment for the players and the crowd last Sunday at The Annex. The opening game was won by the President’s 11 Masters Team thanks…
Public Health Update: Cholera Outbreak in Cuba
Medical Officer of Health, Dr Kiran Kumar has issued an update on the Cholera situation in Cuba. As at 13 July 2012, Cuba has 137 confirmed cholera cases and approximately 1000 patients have received medical attention in that country. As…
160 Pakistanis on Interpol’s ‘Wanted List’ incl. request from the Cayman Islands
From Sabir Shah from The News International LAHORE: The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) is currently hunting down 160 Pakistani nationals, including 12 women, on requests made by the governments of Pakistan, the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Denmark,…
Bush whacks Governor, Aud. Gen, PPM and Media as he (eventually) outlines his income tax for expats
It’s now official. And if you are an expat and earning above $36,000, you will be privy to losing 10% of your income. What is worse for you is that this tax will likely include bonuses and other compensation as…
Appleby Staff Raises over $8,000 for Local Charities
Employees of Appleby’s Cayman office raised over $8,000 for the Cayman HospiceCare, Meals on Wheels and Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation by dressing down on Fridays during the firm’s last financial year. Appleby’s Human Resources Manager Christine Grizzel, who leads…


















