Cayman: Workshop supports OT biodiversity plan
A biodiversity workshop held last month in the Cayman Islands will contribute to the development of a new biodiversity strategy for the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). The workshop was hosted by the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DoE) in partnership…
Demand for protection for OT devices grows: the future of industries seeks efficient and secure solution
Palo Alto Networks makes AI-Powered OT Security easy to adopt. New Zero Trust OT Security solution secures critical infrastructure without additional sensors Operational technology (OT) plays a significant role in the digital evolution process of companies in the industrial and…
Global Britain and the British Overseas Territories: Resetting the relationship
From House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Fifteenth Report of Session 2017–19 NOTE: THIS NOT THE FULL REPORT Summary The British Overseas Territories (OTs) are a set of largely self-governing territories spanning nine time zones, from the Atlantic to the…
The Editor Speaks: Government must act to stop a Port Berthing Referendum
I can only say the government have themselves to blame for the referendum petition that is circulating by the ‘increasing’ number of opponents to the new cruise ship berthing facility. I say ‘increasing’ because this would seem to be the…
UK Military planners in Cayman Islands to discuss OT disaster Relief
From The Cayman Islands Governor’s Office The Governor’s Office has confirmed that two senior officers from the UK’s Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) staff have been in the Cayman Islands to discuss disaster relief plans this week. Lieutenant Colonel Rich Maltby…
Cayman Islands Premier, OTs to examine constitutional relationship with UK
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin travels with a delegation which includes Financial Services and Home Affairs Minister Hon. Tara Rivers to London to participate in a number of key meetings next week. The delegation left Friday…
The Editor Speaks: Never!
Following on from yesterday’s Editorial “Strange Timing” re the beneficial ownership disclosure order by the Uk Tory government and a suggestion the tourist industry might fill the gap if the financial sector would collapses, I asked one of our leading…
Cayman Islands: JMC members tackle OT, UK concerns
LONDON, England – Baroness Anelay reassured Overseas Territories leaders on Wednesday that the United Kingdom remains committed to the OTs and the issues they face in the areas of security, good governance and named as priorities economic development, human rights…
Investigation reveals OT’s role in moving suspect money
From Global Witness Undercover investigation of American lawyers reveals role of Overseas Territories in moving suspect money into the United States Ground-breaking exposé by Global Witness broadcast by U.S. tv program 60 Minutes www.globalwitness.org/shadyinc A new investigation from advocacy group…
Cayman Islands hosts pre-Joint Ministerial Council
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands will host Overseas Territories Heads of Government for a pre-Joint Ministerial Council meeting this week, beginning Wednesday. The meeting will be chaired by Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and is an opportunity for…