8 British Overseas Territories discuss issues that shape their relationship with Britain and affect their identity, autonomy and development By The Montserrat Conference When and where Date and time Sat, October 22, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM AST Location Online About this event The 3rd Annual Montserrat Conference Engage with speakers and panelists from Montserrat and […]
3rd Annual Montserrat Conference: Being a British Overseas Territory [Emily DeCou to represent Cayman]
CARILEC urges power companies and consumers to be more energy efficient
CARILEC, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation has embarked on a project, designed to get its members and the consuming public more energy efficient. This is in keeping with a broader mandate of expediting the move towards the decarbonization of the power sector and increasing energy affordability for Caribbean customers. The financial impact of the […]
House of Lords Peer, Lord Cashman, introduces Bill to legalise same-sex marriage for all Caribbean British Overseas Territories
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, 6 July 2022: Colours Caribbean, Stonewall and a select group of academics, along with key members of UK Parliament have been overseeing the preliminary draft of a bill introduced today by Michael Cashman CBE (Lord Cashman) to make same-sex marriage lawful in those British Overseas Territories where it is currently unlawful. If passed, […]
Cayman: Statement to House of Parliament UK’s Decision on British Virgin Islands
By Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP 9 June 2022 Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I was invited by the Rt. Hon. Amanda Milling, UK Minister of State with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, to join a call with other Overseas Territory Heads of Government for an update on the UK’s decision in […]
Cayman: Building resilient reefs
From CCMI This project is funded by the European Union. This coral restoration project will build research capacity at CCMI, provide expertise to conduct thermal tolerance experiments, and improve restoration strategies through participation in workshops. The results from CCMI’s ongoing project will help to guide strategies and increase the overall success of coral restoration thereby […]
There is “Something to Celebrate” at the United States Sailboat Show
By Keith DawsonPublic Relations Manager, The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission and Marine Industry Partners to Exhibit Monday, October 18, 2021 — The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) will participate as an exhibitor at the United States Sailboat Show which will be held in Annapolis, […]
INTERREG CARES to support early detection and treatment of sickle cell disease in OECS countries
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 — Babies being born in Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda will benefit from support for testing at birth for sickle cell disease. The neonatal screening of sickle cell disease forms part of the INTERREG CARES project, which aims to facilitate stronger collaboration in the health sector between the Eastern Caribbean and the French Associate […]
Caribbean Yacht Week
Caribbean Yacht Week promises the ultimate island experience Washington DC Metro area (Sonique Solutions) – A new, premium Caribbean destination event is on the horizon and is gearing up to captivate eagle-eyed travellers and lovers of the region’s culture and entertainment. The Caribbean Yacht Week is set to bring forth a unique combination of a […]
Cayman Islands leads offshore deal making
From International Investment The Cayman Islands recorded 31% of all offshore M&A transactions and 26% of total deal value in 2018, maintaining its title as the top jurisdiction for offshore deal making last year. That’s according to a report released today by offshore law firm Appleby. The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that […]
Introducing the Maples Group: A Brand Evolution
With effect from 28 January 2019, Maples and Calder and MaplesFS which comprises Maples Fiduciary and Maples Fund Services, have consolidated their offerings under a single brand, now called the Maples Group, bringing together their internationally recognised offerings. This composite of collective services includes an international law firm, advising on the laws of the British […]