Topic: Law
CIMA chief Scotland must recuse herself from FIFA matters
Cindy Scotland, the managing director of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, must recuse herself from all matters that come before our country’s financial regulator involving the unfolding FIFA scandal.
Premier: 'Zero tolerance' for corruption
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin has defended the islands' reputation in the wake of the FIFA bribery scandal, saying his government takes a “zero tolerance approach to anyone carrying out illicit activities” through the territory.
Drunken party-goer admits stabbing
David Mac Bodden was sentenced to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment for stabbing a man at a party.
Fidelity Bank to review transactions in FIFA probe
Cayman’s Fidelity Bank has announced plans to conduct an internal review of transactions linked to the FIFA corruption probe.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Corruption: An insidious, creeping crime
Corruption in a country corrodes, erodes — and eventually destroys. It is all too common in the Cayman Islands. From George Town to ghost town, in the blink of an eye. It could happen.
Busy month to hone and tone
June is one of the busiest months for sports events in the Cayman Islands, before things start to wind down for the summer.
Financial regulator monitoring FIFA allegations
Cayman’s financial industry regulator said Monday it would act “appropriately, dispassionately and in accordance with our obligations under the law” in the face of allegations linking a Cayman Islands bank to the ongoing FIFA corruption probe.
Woody Da Costa replaces Austin Harris on 'Crosstalk'
Rooster Radio has “parted ways” with longtime morning talk show host Austin Harris a little over a week after he admitted a drunken assault on a woman.
Judge blasts SEC on Caledonian case
A U.S. district judge has described the $76 million freezing order against Caledonian Bank as “incredible government overreach.”
Marine Park expansion plan revived
A proposal to dramatically expand no-fishing zones in Cayman’s waters has been revived as the National Conservation Council seeks to introduce a new system of marine parks.
No conviction for Catron in ICT offense
A sentence ruling in the Grand Court case of Sandra Catron ended with no conviction recorded against her for using an information and communications technology network to annoy a man with whom she had had a relationship.
'Permanent Residence': What a line!
As the many trials of applicants for permanent residence continue, the entire process seems to say, "We don't want you here."
Scholars top of the class at last
Scholars International Sports Club’s women's side won the FA Cup in a nail-biting final against perennial rivals Sunset.
Webb to fight extradition to US, out as president of CONCACAF
U.S. authorities will face a fight over the extradition of seven FIFA officials arrested in Switzerland this week.
A twisted web of bribes and money laundering
U.S. law enforcement obtained six guilty pleas in the FIFA corruption investigation since 2013, kept under wraps until the indictments announced Wednesday, May 27.
Human Rights Commission says minimum wage too low
Members of the Human Rights Commission called the minimum wage proposal too conservative, but did commend the committee for its work on detailing abuse of domestic workers in Cayman.
Travel company in court for health insurance
Tc Fahrenheit Ltd., trading as 123 Travel, was in court on Tuesday for failing to have health insurance for an employee.
Finance workers still witness wrongdoing
A new survey about continued bad behavior in the finance industry landed with a thud this month. It came out around the same time that five big banks agreed to pay more than $5 billion to settle criminal charges that they manipulated interest or currency exchange rates.
Residency application tests under way
Prospective permanent residents in the Cayman Islands are now being tested on their grasp of local history and culture.
Attorney General: Human rights drive up legal aid costs
Cayman's legal aid costs skyrocket as more qualify for legal assistance.
Charities Bill back for third time
Cayman tries once again to regulate local non-profits with an eye toward cracking down on money laundering.
Civil servants balk at healthcare co-pays
The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association says it will consider paying for healthcare, as long as it is not provided by the government Health Services Authority.
Government releases audits, will continue to seek delays
Government releases a handful of internal audits, but seeks to further delay the release of those reports in the future.
Minister: Customs made errors on import tariffs
Government is still trying to get its new customs tariff codes right, more than a year after charges were made to the tax system.
Convenience stores can legally open on Sundays
Corner stores and gas station convenience stores can now open legally on a Sunday after Cabinet officially amended the Sunday Trading Law.
Marketers award their best
CIMPA helds its first awards dinner, with the Laura Skec earning the Marketer of the Year award and BB&P and Massive Media both winning two awards as well.
McLean: Government neglecting East End
While the government brags about a surplus budget, it is failing meet the needs of the people of East End, the district’s elected representative Arden McLean said.
Miller calls EY report 'a waste of money'
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller called the EY report a waste of money and said privitization of services seldom saves the government money.
Bush: Caymanians must decide future
Cayman's opposition leader says, if the territory wants future prosperity, it has some choices to make.
House Speaker miffed over LA photos
The Speaker of the House seeks to stop ad hoc photos of Legislative Assembly members during meetings of parliament.
MLA Suckoo: FFR still handcuffing government
Cayman's government could do a lot more to help its people, if its hands weren't tied by U.K.-agreed fiscal constraints, an MLA says.
Trial on Webster murder continues
Justice Charles Quin rejected a submission that there was no case for Jose Sanchez to answer in regard to the Sept. 7 2014 murder of Solomon Webster and ruled that the trial should continue on Thursday morning.
Walkers re-enters professional services business, opens Bermuda office
Walkers law firm will enter once again the corporate and fiduciary services business with the launch of Walkers Professional Services in mid-June.
$6 minimum wage sent to lawmakers
Cabinet has approved the minimum wage recommendation and it's now in the hands of the Legislative Assembly.
Offshore deal activity down, Cayman retains lead
Despite a significant drop in the volume of offshore transactions, the average size of mergers, acquisitions and initial public offerings reached the highest on record.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Construction on unfinished school could resume in December
Officials are still doing administrative “groundwork” to restart the unfinished John Gray High School building project.
Archer: Cayman's financial 'freedom' still needs work
The Cayman Islands may indeed emerge from the end of its 2015/16 budget without the United Kingdom needing to approve future government spending plans, Finance Minister Marco Archer confirmed Friday.
Labor changes may impact jobless rate
Local unemployment numbers could stagnate or even rise if proposed changes to the Cayman Islands Labour Law and the civil service retirement age take effect within the next year.
WHO mental health report cites lack of facility, training
A report from the World Health Organization cites the lack of a national mental health policy and a shortage of beds for psychiatric patients as weaknesses in Cayman’s health system.
Kiwanis celebrating 40th anniversary
The Kiwanis are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Premier to present final 'UK-approved budget'
Cayman appears to be in its final year of having its government budget approved by the United Kingdom.
Budget: CUC diesel tax cut, minimum wage planned
The Cayman Islands government proposes a duty rate cut for diesel imports to CUC in next year’s budget, starting in January. It also plans to give a 4 percent cost of living pay increase to civil servants and increase spending in a number of other areas, leading to a projected $16 million rise in operating expenses from the current year’s budget.
Cayman musician strikes a chord with his US studio
Twenty-four-year old Caymanian musician Kyle Ritch is finding success in Florida with his CayRitch Records studio.
Preschools closed in new push for standards
Two Cayman Islands pre-schools have been shut down as a result of new measures aimed at raising standards in early childhood care and education center.
Rare Cayman ghost orchid in bloom
The Conservation Law gives new protections to Cayman's endangered plants and animals, including the rare ghost orchid, now in bloom.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Cable companies welcome copyright
Cayman's cable television providers say they welcome the new copyright regime expected to begin this fall, saying it will make an even playing field to compete for subscribers.
Man acquitted of threatening to kill his mother
A man was discharged last week after a Grand Court judge entered a not guilty verdict on a charge of threatening to kill his mother in September 2014, but put in place a protection order.
Court orders round 3 of Tempura records battle
The quest for Operation Tempura records enters what's likely to be the third stage of a court battle.
Upcoming premiere: Premier vs. Premier
Unlike the recent Mayweather-Pacquiao boxing match, the political pugilism between McKeeva Bush and Alden McLaughlin promises to live up to its top billing.
Cayman leaders celebrate Conservative win
Premier Alden McLaughlin has expressed relief at the U.K. general election result, claiming a Labour victory would have had “dire consequences” for the Cayman Islands.
Despite issues, Cayman FOI rated among best
Cayman's open records laws get high marks when compared with the rest of the world.
Shark week planned for Cayman
The Cayman Islands will host its first annual “shark week” in July as part of a three-year sponsorship deal between Dart Realty and the Guy Harvey Research Institute.
Stars sparkle and shine at 'Oscars of Fashion'
The stars at the Met Gala, New York, showcased a stunning selection of high fashion outfits. Weekender explores the red carpet looks.
Court of Appeal's Justice Mottley retires
Justice Elliot Mottley has retired from the Court of Appeal after 10 years that included notable decisions.
Open records: The Progressives' 'signal moment'
Any step taken by government that undermines the Freedom of Information Law here in the Cayman Islands would signal a retrograde step in the country's development.
Premier sues opposition leader
Cayman's two political party leaders appear to be headed for a court showdown in a defamation lawsuit.
Bush seeks removal of anti-corruption Commission members
Cayman's opposition leader targets the membership of the territory's Anti-Corruption Commission in a legislative motion.
Cayman FOI being 'undermined'
Cayman's open records regime is beginning to fall into disrepair, the former information commissioner says.
'A house divided': A unified vision for the Cayman Islands
The current conversation about redistricting and voter equality in the Cayman Islands is, in a word, too "divisive."
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Modest savings expected from government merger
Government will likely not realize any savings from a proposed merger of two independent oversight offices.
Cayman on fire: Sound the alarm! … Bury the report
The scathing review of the Cayman Islands Fire Serivce should have been treated by officials as an "18-alarm" conflagration. Instead, they tried to dump it in the nearest wastebasket, hoping it might spontaneously combust. ... It didn't.
Report proposes new BT fire station
U.K.-based fire service experts advocate for a new fire station in Bodden Town district.
TV regulators seek new formula for local content
Television regulators are contemplating collecting fees from cable companies to create a universal service fund to help pay for the production of “public service broadcasting.”
Manslaughter charge after cyclist's death
A man appeared in court Friday charged with manslaughter, causing death by careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident following the death of cyclist Donnie Ray Connor along the Linford Pierson Highway on April 23.
Boundary commission invites more input
After completing the round of district meetings, the Electoral Boundary Commission will hold "open house" May 19, 20 and 21.
Copyright update means changes for government too
With new intellectual property rules coming into force this fall, government will have to stop violating copyrights.
Districts on opposite ends of voting debate
West Bay and Bodden Town districts go in different directions on a proposed voting change for Cayman.
ESO hopes for more business participation
The Economics and Statistics Office hopes Cayman businesses will complete surveys on their accounts and transactions for the year.
