Topic: Law
CarePay defendants to face more Grand Court charges
Criminal charges against two of the three defendants involved in the CarePay corruption case are sent to Grand Court.
Cayman will implement OECD automatic exchange this year
More than 90 jurisdictions around the world have committed to the implementation of the common reporting standard.
Webb was director of Jack Warner's Cayman company
Jeffrey Webb was a director of Jack Warner’s Cayman company J&D International, which obtained World Cup TV rights and sold them for millions.
Bill seeks to ban pension 'victimization'
Cayman seeks to end retaliation against local workers who report that their pensions aren't being paid.
Webb facing extradition to US and Cayman
Cayman's Jeffrey Webb is now facing criminal charges in both of his home ports.
Charles Clifford takes top customs role
A three-year quest to find a new Collector of Customs ended this week with the appointment of attorney and former tourism minister Charles Clifford.
Internal audits, public information
The Compass has recently published stories on problems with airport parking, billing for trash collection, vulnerabilities in government's information security systems, and a bureaucratic morass at the Immigration Appeals Tribunal. Believe it or not — we consider this to be good news.
'Rollover' backlog finally cleared
Cayman may have finally cleared the immigration backlog created by the advent of the rollover policy in 2004.
Education chief ordered report changes
A highly critical report of behavior management in Cayman’s schools was extensively cut at the request of the chief officer in the Ministry of Education, emails released under the Freedom of Information Law suggest.
Webb charged in CarePay case
Former FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb was charged Friday in connection with an ongoing Cayman Islands criminal investigation involving the award of a public hospital contract to a local company prosecutors allege was controlled by Webb’s close associate Canover Watson.
Home invasion leaves scars for young victims
Three masked men, armed with guns, held a babysitter and 5-year-old at gunpoint while a 9-year-old hid in a closet Friday night. Their parents told the story to the Compass this week and called on the community to help bring the gunmen to justice.
Immigration appeals delays revealed
Cayman's immigration appeals process has been a bureaucratic nightmare, but top government officials say changes have been made in recent months to improve the process.
Cayman, today: No country is an island
Things in the Cayman Islands have changed – and in many ways more dramatically in the past 50 years than in the preceding 50,000.
Burglary suspects are refused legal aid
Two men charged with conspiracy to commit burglary had their applications for legal aid and bail refused.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Children and Family Services director retires
Alicia "Jen" Dixon is retiring from her government post after 33 years of service effective Sept. 1.
Local talent on display at arts exposition
Young members of the community displayed their talents in everything from poetry to painting during the 14th annual Talent Exposition of the Arts at the Harquail Theatre on Sunday night.
Pension changes seek to ease retirement
Cayman's private sector retirement savings plans may be in for big changes.
Beneficial ownership: The benefits of Cayman's regime
Cayman gets some mixed responses to its beneficial ownership policy.
Bryce Merren gets 9 years, US$75,000 fine
A big jail sentence and fine for a Cayman Islands businessman who pleaded guilty to a Puerto Rican drugs conspiracy.
Government IT problems widespread
Significant and widespread problems with government's IT infrastrucutre are revealed.
Prison inspection report: Northward remains ‘decrepit and squalid’
UK inspectors say conditions in Cayman's prisons are deplorable and rules are enforced arbitrarily and with little oversight.
Manhattan DA: Cayman ‘better positioned’ to fight terrorism finance
A top U.S. prosecutor says Cayman is currently better prepared to fight against terrorism financing than America.
'Reality judge': Magistrate Foldats tells it like it is
We in the Cayman Islands could use a little – no, make that a lot – more "Judge Judy" in our courtrooms. That's why we applaud local Magistrate Valdis Foldats for speaking his mind to Crown counsel and defense attorneys for wasting his time.
Retired judge joins Dinner Martin Attorneys
Retired Grand Court judge Alexander Henderson has returned to private practice, joining Dinner Martin Attorneys.
Island Games teams announced
Cayman announces its Island Games teams to compete in Jersey from June 27 to July 3.
Labor bill raises retirement age to 65
A new labor bill, out for public consultation, could raise the retirement age to 65. It also increases maternity leave and creates new protections for whistleblowers.
Magistrate lambasts lawyers on defective charges before court
Too much court time is being spent fixing defective charges, Magistrate Valdis Foldats said this week.
Corporate property transfer duty never implemented
Cayman's government has apparently missed out on share transfer taxes from corporate entities over the past three years.
Assault and other charges dismissed in Walton case
Arthur Joel Walton, chief executive officer of the Cayman Islands Maritime Authority, had all charges against him dismissed when he appeared in Summary Court on Tuesday.
Bush response: Ex-governor, premier in on removal plan
Cayman's opposition leader hits back at a defamation lawsuit against him.
Business in brief
A roundup of business stories.
Takeover an option for low-performing schools
Underperforming schools can be placed under new management or closed down completely, under government’s new Education Bill.
Two more Swiss banks reach US non-prosecution agreement
Bank Linth and Bank Sparhafen Zurich have reached resolutions under the US Swiss Bank Program to avoid potential criminal liabilities.
Applause, applause! CayFilm has impressive premiere
The inaugural CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival came off like a well-produced, brilliantly directed and slickly edited Oscar winner.
Blue iguana killed in dog attack
A blue iguana popular with tourists at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park was killed in a dog attack on Sunday.
Cubans pack detention center
More than 50 Cubans were being held in Grand Cayman’s Immigration Detention Center Monday after another boatload docked at Cayman Brac over the weekend.
Lawmakers approve film ratings board
Cayman's film regulation process gets a revamp.
Workforce agency doesn't track success
The National Workforce Development Fund doesn't track how many clients find jobs through the program.
British Navy officers rate Cayman's marine unit
RCIPS officers undertake some advanced training with the Royal Navy.
Public invited to Education Bill meetings
A series of meetings will be held over the next two weeks in which members of the public are being invited to give feedback on a proposed Education Bill.
Merren's family asks for earlier sentencing time
The family of a Cayman Islands businessman who faces jail time after pleading guilty to a cocaine shipping conspiracy in Puerto Rico has asked that his sentence time be changed by the court.
MLA McLean blasts merger of gov't oversight offices
An independent lawmaker speaks out against the merger of two government oversight offices.
SEC amends Caledonian complaint
SEC states for the first time that the brokerages traded on behalf of clients in their alleged securities violations.
Growing case backlog for financial regulator
Cayman's Financial Reporting Authority has seen an increase in cases and a growing backlog of suspicious financial activity reports.
Lawmakers to approve $121M surplus budget
Cayman lawmakers are set to approve a budget that includes a CUC rate cut and pay raises for civil servants.
Cayman team gives US hard time
Like the men’s team, the Cayman national women’s team travelled to Cary, North Carolina for the North American and Caribbean Rugby Association Championships over the weekend and acquitted themselves superbly.
Civil servants left in limbo on retirement change
Some older civil servants are being left in uncertain positions as government debates changing the retirement age.
Former judge called to the Bar
Former Grand Court judge Alexander Henderson was called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands on Wednesday morning in a traditional admission ceremony before Justice Charles Quin.
After 33 years, Dr. Kumar ends his shift
We bid a respectful adieu to the Cayman Islands’ “top doc” Kiran Kumar, who has announced his retirement following 33 years of service as Cayman’s first, and to date only, medical officer of health.
Knighthood for Cayman's first Court of Appeal president
Justice Edward Zacca, the first president of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal, is to be known as Sir Edward following the announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honours.
Ministry says customs chief to be chosen this month
The three-year saga of finding a full-time customs chief may finally end this month.
Immigration officer fined $6,000, prison sentences suspended
Immigration officer Carlington Dawson received suspended sentences, fines and a compensation order for offenses against the Immigration Law.
MLA urges Caymanian business ownership rule
MLA Arden McLean advocates for a change of company ownership rules to deal with the issue of fronting.
Public Health director retires
After 33 years, Dr. Kiran Kumar will retire from his post as medical officer of health.
Queen's birthday brings much-merited recognitions
Across the world, British subjects marked the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with parades, pageantry and awards ceremonies. The celebrations had a particular added significance for those in the Cayman Islands who received special honors and recognitions.
Auditors Oversight Authority funding questioned
Members of Finance Committee said the Auditors Oversight Authority should be fully funded by the audit firms that benefit from regulation.
Mental health funding unchanged
Funding for mental health services remains flat in the new budget, but the Health Ministry does add $1 million to continue work on a new residential treatment center.
Baines: Government should consider seizing uninsured cars
Cayman's police commissioner suggests some tough enforcement for traffic scofflaws.
US taxpayer returns are due June 15
U.S taxpayers living in Cayman have to file their income tax return by Monday.
Offshore incorporations continue to grow
The Cayman Islands saw a 17 percent increase in new company registrations in 2014.
Budget, legal issues hold up human rights legislation
Important human rights-related legislation is being held up over government staffing issues.
New Education Bill: Limitless possibilities for Cayman's children
The pathway toward the positive transformation of our society does not wind through the fields of immigration or even economics, but through the classrooms of our schools.
Man found wearing bulletproof vest at airport fined $1,000
Bulletproof vests are illegal without a permit, a man found out when he wore one at the airport.
Premier calls anti-corruption editorial 'treasonous'
Cayman's premier accuses the publisher of the Cayman Compass newspaper of crimes against the state over an editorial.
Premier: FOI 'unproductive use of time'
Support for open records laws in the Cayman Islands seems to be on the wane among government leaders.
The premier and FOI: From 'signal moment' to 'burden'
In the words of Premier McLaughlin from 2007, it's time “to tear off the shutters of the windows of the Glass House and let the sun shine in.”
Cayman film festival ready for debut
Tony Mark presents Cayfilm, Cayman's inaugural film festival.
Bureaucrats' meddling with public safety puts Cayman at risk
As the old saying goes, “There’s never a cop around when you need one.” Here in the Cayman Islands, now we know why: Because the government won't allow Police Commissioner David Baines to hire the officers he needs.
Cabinet releases case for mental health facility
Cabinet has agreed on the case for the long-awaited residential mental health facility.
New Education Law goes to House in September
A planned new Education Law creates the framework for publicly funded, privately managed schools in the Cayman Islands.
Local bank linked to CarePay corruption probe
More problems for a Cayman bank already embroiled in an international footbal bribery scandal.
