Topic: Law
Police: Liquor law 'inadequate' to deal with problem bars
Police say they are "restricted" in carrying out investigations at problem bars and nightclubs.
Some Caledonian depositors still waiting for bank payout
Depositors with Caledonian are still awaiting payment after distributions began July 30.
Third CAL employee arrested in human smuggling case
Another Cayman Airways employee has been arrested in connection with what authorities allege was a human smuggling operation.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on suspicion of human smuggling. Neither has been formally charged as of press time Sunday.
Governor stages networking event for Cayman's UK students
When the governor’s reception kicks off on Friday evening, students and sponsors will mark the second and most ambitious effort yet for the Cayman Connection UK organization.
Release of Nation Building Fund audit delayed
A government audit report into the Nation Building Fund, initially set to be released today, will now be made public on Aug. 17.
Two Cayman Airways employees arrested for human smuggling
Police arrested two Cayman Airways employees Thursday on
suspicion of human smuggling.
Caymanians strike a pose for model-search show
Close to 30 aspiring models came out to Grand Old House for a live casting call for Caribbean's Next Top Model.
Eight recruits join police ranks
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service welcomed eight new Caymanian recruits to its ranks.
Man missed trial, must pay cash bond
A man who missed his trial on Tuesday came to court on Wednesday, but an apology for his absence was not enough.
The hidden costs of permanent residence applications
Unstated costs involved in applying for permanent residence can add thousands of dollars to what is an already pricey endeavor for those seeking to remain in Cayman for the rest of their lives.
Truck trouble: Time to put on the brakes
To a speeding truck overladen with cargo, a roundabout is the equivalent of a landmine. In other words, it represents real trouble ahead.
Australian tax data exchange unlawful, court rules
The Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority acted unlawfully when it handed over a trove of documents on two Cayman registered companies to Australian investigators, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Company ordered to pay severance
Aralco Cayman Ltd. has been ordered to compensate a former employee $11,970 for severance pay awarded by a Labour Tribunal but not paid.
Deloitte interns volunteer at botanic park
Summer interns at Deloitte give back to the community by participating in a Charity Day project.
Minister: Cayman funds ready to compete in European Union
Cayman takes further steps to ease competition for local investment funds in the European market.
Pensions law under public spotlight
Employment Minister Tara Rivers began her round of public meetings on proposed changes to the National Pensions Law.
Private pensions: Time to retire Cayman's scheme?
The Cayman Islands’ system of private pensions is in crisis - and not just because so many local employers are flouting the law.
Barefoot Man remembers country star Anderson
Country star Lynn Anderson, who died on July 30, had a Cayman connection.
Caledonian creditors to receive payments
Creditors of Caledonian Bank, which was put into liquidation in February, will receive a dividend payment that in some cases will equal their entire deposit amount.
Cayman's fear factor must be repudiated and eliminated
There are likely murderers (plural) roaming freely in the Cayman Islands, untried and unaccountable for their homicidal actions. This is directly attributable to Cayman’s prevalent culture of silence and perceived retribution.
Government paid 47 percent more for Cayman Brac land
The Cayman Islands government paid nearly 50 percent more for land purchased on Cayman Brac in 2012 than the same parcel sold for in November 2010.
Cruise berthing in Cayman: A history of starts, stops and controversy
A historical look at more than 12 years of starts, stops, controversy and failure in the effort to build cruise berthing facilities on Grand Cayman
Free expression, not freedom from consequences
Internet stalkers, trolls and other online miscreants, beware: The veil of anonymity presented by keyboards and computer screens offers no legal protection whatsoever for misbehavior in the Cayman Islands.
Greater protection for children to come into effect
Changes to the Children Law rules, designed to protect children in family disputes from being removed without authorization from Cayman, will go into effect on Aug. 3.
Man jailed for abusive texts
A man who sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 13 months in prison Monday.
Overseas Territories leaders prepare for UK meeting
Economic challenges, tourism and financial and regulatory issues were among the topics addressed by leaders of British Overseas Territories at a meeting last week in Bermuda, the group said in a statement Wednesday.
Should Cayman follow UK’s lead on home foreclosures?
Local attorney discusses U.K. legislation that was enacted to provide flexibility in cases of pending home foreclosures.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Legislative Assembly takes up construction, financial services bills
The local financial services and construction industry will need to pay attention during Cayman's upcoming Legislative Assembly meeting.
Legislation aimed at improving the quality of local construction and Cayman’s financial services industry are due to come before the Legislative Assembly in what lawmakers expect will be a “brief” meeting next month.
Legislation aimed at improving the quality of local construction and Cayman’s financial services industry are due to come before the Legislative Assembly in what lawmakers expect will be a “brief” meeting next month.
HRC: Government must allow civil unions
Cayman is about to get a wake-up call when it comes to recognizing same-sex unions, the Human Rights Commission warns.
Jamaica hold their heads high
Jamaica may have been outclassed in losing to Mexico 3-1 in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, but they came away from the tournament with much to be positive about.
Lawyer: New Labour Law adds costs
Local businesses should brace for big change when new labor legislation takes effect, a local attorney advises.
Writer: Improve SMB by removing jet skis and dogs, adding police
Frequent visitor suggests how to make Seven Mile Beach even better.
Surveying the auditor general’s report on land management
The latest report from the Cayman Islands auditor general on government’s land management practices covers so much topical ground that we believe it may be instructive to provide some focused analysis.
Rape conviction appeal dismissed
Jeffrey Barnes's appeal of his conviction for rape is dismissed, and his appeal against a life sentence is adjourned.
Auditor General Report: Planning decisions 'not transparent'
Cayman's financial watchdog shines the spotlight on the appointed boards that control local development behind the scenes.
Longtime manager of botanic park passes away
Andrew Guthrie, who served as general manager of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for 15 years, died on July 24 in the U.K.
New senior deputy clerk joins court
Shiona Allenger has joined judicial administration.
Stray dogs targeted after attack on governor Kilpatrick
Out-of-control dogs are being targeted following an attack on Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick and continued attacks on endangered blue iguanas at the Botanic Park.
Webb bail: Homes, cars and jewels
Jeffrey Webb's family risks millions to secure his release from prison.
Lawmakers to review Builders Law
A law requiring builders and trades people to be licensed will go to the Legislative Assembly next month.
Questioning DPP job ads
Writer says recent advertisements for public prosecutors appear to be tailor-made for work permit holders, not Caymanian applicants.
Marine officer fined, disqualified from driving
A sergeant with the Marine Unit of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service was convicted and fined $1,215 on Monday for driving without insurance.
Demolition of Islander Complex under way
The Islander Complex on Lawrence Boulevard is being torn down.
Work permits rise 9 percent in year
Cayman's work permit numbers appear to be steadily increasing.
Comedy duo still going strong
Promoters Brad Watts and Rod Jefferson teamed up five years ago to create the Friday and Saturday shows, usually hosted by the hilarious Damon Williams, and they have built up a strong regular crowd ever since.
Appleby management in buyout of fiduciary business
Offshore law firm Appleby has announced the management buyout of its fiduciary business backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint.
FIFA defendant extradited to U.S.
FIFA defendant No. 1 - believed to be Cayman's Jeffrey Webb - is sent to the U.S. to face charges.
Paramount shock mighty Cubs
The wait was hard but the victory was worth every minute of it. It was the last tournament of a very competitive local season, played at the Smith Road Oval last weekend. Paramount is the 2015 Division 2 T20 Champions.
Proposed new Labour Law gets public review
Key issues in the Cayman Islands proposed new Labour Law, including worker contract requirements for employers and closing loopholes to reduce structural discrimination against Caymanian employees, were discussed Tuesday night in the first of several public hearings on the rewritten law.
Endangered species law enacted after more than a decade
A law governing the trade in endangered plants and animals has come into effect 11 years after passing through the Legislative Assembly.
First of ‘FIFA seven’ extradited
One of seven defendants arrested in connection with an international
racketeering and bribery case involving world football’s governing body
was sent back to the U.S. to face charges Wednesday.
NRA cites concerns with Dart road plan application
The National Roads Authority says it is concerned traffic delays on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway abutting Camana Bay will shift to the Lawrence Boulevard roundabout after the Dart Group widens the road through its development if the section south of the roundabout is not widened to four lanes as well.
Optional EU regulatory regime sought for Cayman funds
Bills to amend the Mutual Funds Law and the Securities Investment Business Law may mean that the Cayman Islands qualifies for a so-called “third country passport” under the European directive.
Mosquitoes and Cayman’s economy
Writer gives credit to Dr. Marco Giglioli with reducing Cayman's mosquito population and enabling the country's economic boom.
Pharmaceutical contract draws prosecutors' scrutiny
A second public hospital contract catches local prosecutors' attention in the CarePay criminal probe.
Shoplifters must pay twice the value of stolen goods
A magistrate orders two shoplifters to pay the store more than double the value of the goods they stole and gave each a conditional discharge.
The Greece model: May it forever rest in peace
Greece’s political and monetary future in Europe remains uncertain, even
as the continent’s leaders rallied this weekend with the goal of
starting new bailout negotiations with the embattled and indebted
nation.
Activists urge Cayman rights for same-sex unions
A local LGBT activist starts a petition drive to change Caymanian immigration law so that gay couples are granted the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Primary school aide charged with indecent assault
A Bodden Town teenager who worked as special support aide in the Cayman Islands government school system faces 10 charges of indecent assault on minors.
Public meetings set on pension, labor changes
Public meetings are set for this month and in August to discuss the changes in the local retirement age, the minimum wage and private sector retirement plans.
Webb could be extradited this week
Jeffrey Webb is expected in federal court in New York within several days to face criminal charges in the FIFA corruption investigation.
A budget-busting boondoggle in school construction
The construction of three new high schools could have been a crowning achievement for the Cayman Islands. Instead, through reckless mismanagement, the government's largest capital project ever ventured has degenerated into a public sector economic disaster.
Anti-Corruption Commission down to 2 members
The independent members on the Anti-Corruption Commission left their seats in February, leaving only two permanent members and the acting complaints commissioner to oversee corruption investigations.
Two new judges join Court of Appeal
Justices of Appeal Sir Richard Field and Dennis Morrison are sitting for the first time since their appointment to the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal.
Reports: Webb agrees on extradition to U.S.
Cayman Islands native and former FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb agreed Thursday to be extradited to the United States.
Third bullet in two months found at airport
Another tourist is fined for bringing a bullet into Cayman.
Auditor: Ministry took 'unnecessary risks' with student safety
Thirty months after opening to students, Clifton Hunter High School still does not have its certificate of occupancy, according to a new auditor general’s report.
Charges allege Webb, Watson benefited from hospital contracts
Former FIFA VP Jeffrey Webb and Cayman businessman Canover Watson are alleged to have benefitted from what prosecutors say was a corruptly awarded public hospital contract.
Audit finds schools projects overran by $25 million, former education minister interfered
A new Auditor General's report says the Ministry of Education wasted more than $25 million and violated the Public Management and Finance Law with the 2009 to 2013 building projects.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
