Topic: Legal Affairs
Issue raised over code of conduct for overseas lawyers
A legal loophole means overseas lawyers with limited admission to Cayman courts may not be in line with a mandatory code of conduct for on-island professionals, a top lawyer has warned
Updates to Cayman’s legal system continue, professional body says
The re-elected president of Cayman's professional's body for lawyers has said he looked forward to the further modernisation of the country's legal system in his new term
Seaman's son dedicates his call to the Bar
Cayman’s newest attorney, an aeronautical communications engineer and son of a seaman, was called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands last week.
'Tall challenge' to hire more Caymanians
Cayman's civil service is about three-fourths local hires, but increasing that number further will prove a "challenge."
Tempura settlement figure kept secret
Payouts to three former Cayman Islands cops over Operation Tempura should not be disclosed, the information commissioner says.
Civil service ‘rollover’ would impact Cayman's police, educators
Police, prison guards, teachers and medical personnel in Cayman would be hit hardest by a civil service "rollover" policy.
Government budgets for 100-plus staff increase
The Cayman Islands government plans for a modest staff increase during the 2014/15 budget year.
Be charitable: Spare us!
Before creating a new regulatory structure for charities, government needs to demonstrate why this is necessary.
New effort to regulate charities
Government is attempting once again to regulate charities in the Cayman Islands.
Government employees ‘moonlighting’ in gov’t jobs
Some government employees are 'moonlighting' in other government departments with the permission of top managers.
When epilepsy isn’t epilepsy
What looks like epileptic seizures may have its roots in psychological distress.
Alternative investments eyed
The Cayman AI Summit will present an ideal opportunity to network with leaders from the world of institutional investors, hedge funds, private equity and other alternative investments in one of the world’s top international financial centres.
Cabinet grants exemptions to non-Caymanian attorneys
Exemptions for non-Caymanians to article in the Cayman Islands were granted while Caymanian attorneys could not find a place to article.
Jacqueline Wilson named as new solicitor general
Jaqueline Wilson has been named the new solicitor general of the Cayman Islands.
Caymanian numbers inch up in civil service
Three quarters of the Cayman Islands government service is now Caymanian.
New government building half full
As of 31 January, 466 civil servants are working in the Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue, some 10 months after government entities began moving into the building.
Police confirm USG officer suspension
A member of the RCIPS armed services unit is on paid suspension over allegations the department won't talk about.
Slew of FOI requests ‘vexatious’
Too much FOI? In this case, it appears so.
New top prosecutor named
Cheryll Richards, QC, has been named as Cayman’s
first Director of Public Prosecutions.
Top prosecutor’s job up for grabs
Cayman seeks a new top prosecutor as part of a legally-mandated reoganisation of its legal department.
Gun crime difficult to prosecute in Cayman
Gun crime has a low conviction rate in the Cayman Islands.
Taxes top agenda at Cayman Finance summit
Top local and overseas financial experts tackle a wide range of issues impacting Cayman.
Men still at top in gov’t
It's still a man's world - in the Cayman Islands Civil Service anyway.
Civil service shrinks slightly
Spared from wholesale cuts in government's newly proposed budget, the Cayman Islands civil service has nonetheless begun to experience some staff shrinkage, particularly since the start of 2009.
Criminal case outcomes unknown
The Portfolio of Legal Affairs does not keep formal statistics on the outcomes of the cases it prosecutes in the courts system, a Caymanian Compass Freedom of Information request has revealed.
Governor: audit excuses over
Governor Stuart Jack has weighed in on the late government accounts fiasco, declaring the time for excuses is over.
Gov’t audits still lacking
Government entities have made virtually no progress on submitting financial records for auditing in recent months, despite Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbett's October directive to Chief Financial Officers to get their act together.
Gov’t years behind with audits
Government ministries and portfolios are up to two years behind in submitting financial statements for auditing, Auditor General Dan Duguay has confirmed.
Rehab work to reduce crime continues
The Alternative Sentencing and Drug Court Bills passed by the legislature in late 2006 could be in use by the courts by mid-year, Acting Attorney General Cheryll Richards said Wednesday.
Budget targets education, youth
Caymanians involved in education, training, employment, youth, sports and culture have a lot to look forward to in the coming fiscal year.
Mr. Barton is new Crown Counsel
There were so many people in Grand Court on the morning of 1 June that Mr. Justice Karl Harrison thought at first they were jurors waiting for selection in a new case.
Throne Speech paints bright picture
Governor Stuart Jack delivered his inaugural throne speech at Friday's State Opening of the 2006-07 Session of Parliament.
Civil service has shrunk
The size of the civil service in Cayman has decreased by more than a fifth over the last four years, according to a government report.
Ministerial responsibilities assigned
The changes in Cabinet Ministers' responsibilities, which took effect 1 July, mean the reshuffling of several government entities among the various ministries and portfolios.
