Business

Economic expansion is estimated at 1.6% for the first three quarters of 2015

Archive·Feb 24

There are 2 tribes on Wall Street, and they could be about to go to war

Archive·Feb 24

Cayman Islands ICO rules to release CIAA records

Archive·Feb 24

US Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans close ranks on Scalia seat

Archive·Feb 24

Tame macroeconomic volatility to boost growth and reduce hardship in the Caribbean

Archive·Feb 24

One chart that should strike fear into investors everywhere

Archive·Feb 24

Meet the obnoxious rich guy the Internet hates even more than the Pharma Bro

One of the reasons I’ve always liked Mark Cuban is that he enjoys being rich and has fun with his money.

Archive·Feb 24

Cayman Islands: Big Is back: Private Equity in Cayman

Big is back – The increased global momentum in private equity activity has been reflected in the Cayman Islands, highlighting its importance as a centre for fund formation, secured fund financing and...

Archive·Feb 23

Cayman Fund sector rises to regulatory challenges

Archive·Feb 23

Ritz- Carlton Grand Cayman holiday homes worth up to $16M each

Archive·Feb 23

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Regional

Jamaica initiates synthetic drug crackdown as Caribbean threat grows

According to a government statement, the National Security Council approved recommendations to modernise Jamaica’s drug laws in response to the growing presence of synthetic substances. The decision followed an increase in seizures of these drugs, including products sold as "Molly". Officials said the trend showed that criminal networks had continued to adapt faster than the law. The Government said the proposed changes would allow emerging psychoactive substances to be designated and controlled before they became established in Jamaica. In practical terms, that meant the authorities would not have to wait for a drug to become widespread before acting against it. The aim was to reduce the time between the appearance of a new substance and the point at which it could be regulated. The council’s decision was part of Jamaica’s wider effort to combat drug trafficking and protect public safety. Synthetic drugs have become a concern in many jurisdictions because they are often altered quickly to avoid detection and to fall outside existing legal definitions. Jamaica said its laws needed to be able to respond to that kind of change.

Aug 1

Environment

Cayman's Waters Still Rely on Century-Old Maps

UKHO findings reveal why replacing historic seabed charts is becoming critical to navigation, conservation and marine planning.

Jul 31

Regional

BVI seeks Caribbean Development Bank financing for airport runway and infrastructure projects

Officials want greater access to low-cost regional funding to advance infrastructure, climate resilience and public services.

Jul 31

Business

Flow to shut down candw.ky email service by year-end after URCO approval

A familiar part of Cayman's Cable & Wireless legacy will disappear as the longstanding email service closes.

Jul 31

Regional

Barbados Hosts 50+ Global Media and Influencers to Boost Crop Over 2026

International media experience Barbados' culture firsthand as tourism officials seek wider global exposure through the Crop Over festival.

Jul 31