Freedom of Information – Statement from the Cayman Islands Governor’s Office/Reply from John Evans
Her Excellency Governor Kilpatrick has considered the latest ruling of the Information Commissioner (15 February 2016) on the disclosure of both a complaint made by Mr Martin Bridger and Mr Martin Polaine on the police investigation that became known as…
The Editor Speaks: Expected response from Commissioner
On Thursday March 3rd we published under the heading “Cayman Islands MLA issues complaint against police commissioner for non-performance” (see: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-mla-issues-complaint-against-police-commissioner-for-non-performance/) a letter sent to us from West Bay MLA Bernie Bush. The letter was addressed to Deputy Governor Franz…
Economic expansion is estimated at 1.6% for the first three quarters of 2015
From the Cayman Islands Ministry of Finance Overall economic activity in the Cayman Islands’ grew by an estimated 1.6 percent in the first nine months of 2015. “Since the beginning of 2013, the local economy averaged 1.5 percent real GDP…
St Lucia government upholds diplomatic immunity for Saudi billionaire
From Caribbean News Now CASTRIES, St Lucia — The government of Saint Lucia has informed Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) that it intends to uphold the principle of diplomatic immunity by allowing its permanent representative to the International Maritime…
Petition submitted and letter to FCO on TCI judge appointment
From Courtenay Barnett Tue, Dec 22, 2015 Dear Mr. Hammond, This correspondence has already been formally delivered to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. However, as an additional courtesy, it is being here emailed to you. Please find herewith my letter…
The Editor Speaks: Bush verdict came as no surprise
I suppose the only mild surprise to me was it took the jury 5 hours to reach a unanimous verdict to find ex-premier McKeeva Bush Not Guilty to his 11 charges of misconduct in public office and breach of the…
The Editor Speaks: Shocking revelations during Bush trial
I was astounded to learn of the contents of emails from former Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor read to the Grand Court at the ongoing trial of ex-premier McKeeva Bush who is accused of 11 counts of abusing his government…
Ex reporter stands up for Cayman’s media
John Evans, the Englishman who lit the fuse on the “Operation Tempura” fiasco when he was a reporter on Grand Cayman working for Cayman Net News has complained to a United kingdom Member of Parliament about what he calls is…
UK refuses to disclose cost of corruption investigation in Turks and Caicos Islands
By Hayden Boyce, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Turks & Caicos Sun At a time when residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands are experiencing severe financial hardships, Helen Garlick and her Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) continue to be paid…
Revealed: Conservative peer Lord Blencathra’s lobbying contract for tax haven Cayman Islands
By Melanie Newman, Oliver Wright From Independent UK Former Tory Chief Whip signed document to ‘make representations’ on behalf of Cayman Islands and details of £12,000-a-month role emerge after denials of wrongdoing to standards watchdog A senior Conservative peer, who…
