Cayman Finance recently celebrated the culmination of the fifth year of its Student Education and Work Experience Programme that saw more than 40 students in 2019 benefit from workshops, mentorship, and work placements designed to give them greater insights into the Cayman Islands financial services industry. The Year 12 students from high schools across the […]
Cayman Islands Minister for Financial Services & Home Affairs, Hon. Tara Rivers’, Statement on National Day of Preparedness 20 May
May 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
National Day of Preparedness Minister for Financial Services & Home Affairs, Hon. Tara Rivers, JP MLA 20 May 2019 “On Monday, May 20th the Cayman Islands will observe its National Day of Preparedness with this year’s theme: “Preparedness makes sense and saves lives!” The primary purpose of observing the National Day of Preparedness is to highlight the importance […]
Section 80 Regime offers reduced fees for Cayman Islands Charities
February 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Government has passed an amendment that reduces the administrative burden on charitable entities that operate as Section 80 companies. On Friday, 1 March 2019 The Companies (Amendment) Law, 2018, will take effect. The amendment, passed in the Legislative Assembly last November, will reduce the application fee from CI$1,000 to $300 for an entity applying to […]
Cayman Islands showcased as a premier financial services jurisdiction to New York audience
January 31, 2019 by 1 Comment
The strength of the Cayman Islands financial services industry and its benefits to global partners, particularly those in the United States, was on show as Cayman Finance hosted a pair of events in New York on 22 January. More than 170 attendees gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City for the 6th Annual Cayman […]
Premier and Cayman delegation meet EU representatives
January 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
BRUSSELS, Belgium. On Monday Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and members of the Cayman delegation had discussions with members of the EU Commissions of Moscovici and Dombrovskis along with representatives of the EUís DG Taxud and the Code of Conduct Group. Discussions were also had with the representatives of Belgium, Cyprus and Luxemberg. On Monday morning […]
Statement on International Day of Disaster Reduction (IDDR) Cayman Islands Minister for Financial Services & Home Affairs, Hon. Tara Rivers, JP, MLA
October 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
On Saturday, October 13th, the Cayman Islands will join the United Nations in celebrating International Day of Disaster Reduction (IDDR) to promote a culture of disaster reduction, including disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. Since it began more than 25 years ago, the day has grown into a major global awareness event celebrated in many ways […]
Cayman Islands Minister Rivers, US Officials Talk about Tax Transparency
May 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cayman’s global leadership in tax transparency was the focal topic during recent meetings between the Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Tara Rivers; and high-ranking US lawmakers and regulators. The Cayman Islands is at the forefront of tax transparency in order to ensure that our jurisdiction is not used to facilitate tax evasion. Minister Rivers, […]
Cayman Islands Minister Rivers addresses European Tax during seminars in Brussels
May 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Minister for Financial Services, the Hon. Tara Rivers, spoke at a seminar at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels with Pascal Saint-Amans, Director, OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration and Jeppe Kofod, Member of the European Parliament. Moderated by CEPS’ CEO Karel Lannoo, the seminar on Wednesday 23 May was titled […]
Cayman Islands DCR offers Female Empowerment Services
May 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Department of Community Rehabilitation (DCR) established a Female Empowerment Services Project to expand the gender specific services they offer to female offenders in the Cayman Islands. As part of this project, the DCR launched a workshop series entitled “Inspire: Women Empowered” in the Fall of 2017. The series consists of […]
Cayman Islands National Hurricane Exercise announcement
May 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
From HMCI The National Hurricane Exercise began at 4 pm on May 1st with a meeting of the full National Hazard Management Council in the main conference room (1038) on the ground floor of the Government Administration Building. The exercise commenced with opening remarks from the Chairman of the National Hazard Management Council, Deputy Governor […]
