The Maples Group has announced that, since the outbreak of COVID-19, it has donated over US$135,000 to local organisations that are supporting the community through the pandemic, in addition to the Group's ongoing non-COVID-19 related donations and charitable work.
Appleby announced promotions in two of its practice groups. Andrew Jackson was promoted from Senior Associate to Counsel in the Dispute Resolution practice group and Adam Johnson was promoted from Counsel to Partner (subject to Immigration approval) in the Corporate practice group.
The Chief Justice Anthony Smellie has released new guidelines for public access to court proceedings during the Covid-19 pandemic which will increase the use of audio and video technology to keep people informed.
Two recent decisions on Freedom of Information (FOI) appeals by the Ombudsman have helped clarify when government’s internal discussions are protected from disclosure and when information around those matters should be released to the public.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives in numerous ways including in the risk management environment. This disruption has not only occurred by interrupting the ability of risk management and compliance professionals to carry out their duties, but will also have implications....
Cayman continues to take cautious steps towards the next level of opening up the economy. The government had announced that it’s now working towards a target date of June 22nd with a series of graduated relaxations leading up to that date.
The recovery of the Cayman Islands tourism industry and return as a top pillar of the economy is the highest priority for the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) which has laid a blueprint for success through the next phases of the COVID-19 crisis and the years to come.
Estefania McDermot, one of Cayman’s young leaders in the local fight against ocean plastic pollution, will be taking part in live panel focused on ocean health, on Friday, June 5, from 2-3 pm EDT to mark World Oceans Day, on 8 June.
The National Emergency Operations Centre reminds the public that travel remains restricted between the three Cayman Islands until further notice.
The Cayman Islands tourism industry, understandably the hardest hit industry of the economy during the COVID-19 crisis response, is preparing for a robust rebound when borders reopen by developing industry standards for sanitation.