Sweet treats reap funds for Cayman’s ARK
Following another successful and much anticipated charitable bake sale, the staff of Maples and Calder’s Corporate Services department (“MCS”) raised CI$2,000.00 for Cayman’s ARK (Acts of Random Kindness). The proceeds of the sale will aid a local family in need,…
Pre-JMC meeting kicks off
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Overseas Territories Heads of Government gathered here this morning to begin the pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meeting. The meeting, chaired by Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, is an opportunity for all Overseas Territories Heads of…
The Maples Group launches in-house environmental committee
The Maples Environmental Committee launched its official “Green Day” on 30 May, with an environmental presentation by the National Trust and eco-friendly goodie bags containing reusable water bottles and a wholesome green apple for each member of staff. Committee members…
Maples and Calder represents the legal profession at Prospect Primary’s Annual Career Day
Each year, Prospect Primary School invites representatives from a variety of local professions to host a booth at their Career Day for students. The day allows students in years 4-6 to have a glimpse into the working world, helping to…
China spends billions to fund Caribbean ambition
By Han Shih From South China Post China’s ties with the Caribbean have strengthened because of the region’s proximity to the US and major maritime trade routes. Photo: AFP China’s rising interest in the Caribbean is being backed by billions…
Caribbean resorts drop prices for bargain-hunting beach-goers [even Cayman Islands]
By Valarie D’Elia From News NY1 If you’re looking for an affordable beach vacation this summer, the Caribbean may be the answer. NY1’s Valarie D’Elia filed the following report. Yes, summer is hurricane season in the tropics, and you can…
CONCACAF announces groups and reveals logo for Inaugural Girls’ Under-15 Championship
Sixteen teams will vie for Confederation title GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (Monday, June 2, 2014) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced the competitors, unveiled the logo and released the match schedule of…
Maples raises more than $8,000 for Feed our Future
On Friday, 23 May more than 150 staff from Maples and Calder and MaplesFS participated in the island-wide dress down day in support of Feed Our Future. Each donning this year’s purple T-Shirt, the participants raised more than US$8,000 for…
18th-Century artifacts unearthed in Caribbean
From Project Avalon Forum Archaeologists working on two small Caribbean islands have found artifacts intentionally buried beneath two 18th-century plantation houses. They appear to have been placed there for their spiritual power, protecting the inhabitants against harm, said John Chenoweth,…
A legal overview of M&A in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands
Article by Nick Evans, Suzanne Correy, Michael Gagie and Matthew Gilbert Maples and Calder Against global trends, gradual growth in both the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) merger and acquisition (“M&A”) activity continued through 2013, led by…
