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Lawyer of the Month: Darragh Mackin
It’s certainly been an eventful summer for partner Darragh Mackin at Belfast solicitors Phoenix Law. Many of the firm’s cases have been in the public eye, and probably none so much as the discrimination case successfully brought by Irish language...

Cayman: Outstanding ICCI students recognized at Sigma Beta Delta Induction Ceremony
The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) recently inducted seven outstanding business students into the Sigma Beta Delta (SBD) Honor Society during a special Induction Ceremony. This year, the ceremony was held prior to graduation,...

Cruise operators are steering troubled waters with their own private islands
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Minister says NiCE is a failure as he rejects expansion
(CNS): Labour Minister Michael Myles told parliament yesterday that the National Community Enhancement (NiCE) programme has been a waste of 15 years and that the government could have used the time and resources to create far more meaningful...

The Cayman Islands Is Getting Two New Nonstop Flights from Canada
Seven Mile Beach. Camana Bay. Rum Point. Cayman Kai. The East End. The Bluff. The Cayman Islands is filled with memorable spots — and now it’s getting even easier to fly to the tri-island destination. Porter Airlines, the upscale Canadian carrier...

Russian Billionaire Fights VC in Court Over Troubled Partnership
When Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev met Seth Harrison 15 years ago, he was looking to invest some of his fortune in the life sciences sector, and the seasoned American venture capitalist seemed like the right partner. They went on to set up...

Cayman: Election Observation Misson Issues Final Report
Martin Vickery from CPA BIMR; Deputy Rob Ward who is Head of Mission; Elinor Souch from CPA BIMR CPA BIMR Cayman Islands 2025 Final Report.pdf Distributed on behalf of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. CPA BIMR Election Observers were in...

Governor calls for campaign finance reform
(CNS): Governor Jane Owen added her voice to the calls for election campaign finance reform as she delivered the Throne Speech at the annual opening of parliament on Wednesday. Her address provided few details about what the government has planned...

Cayman: Have you heard the latest news from CCMI?
From CCMI & Little Cayman Research Centre BIG HAPPENINGS IN LITTLE CAYMAN CCMI may be located on a small, remote island, but our dedicated team of scientists, educators, and communicators are making BIG waves in research, advancing knowledge, and...

Cayman Chief Justice and Premier to headline Spectrum conference’s 5th anniversary
Hon. André Ebanks, MP, Premier and Minister for Financial Services & Commerce at Spectrum 2024. The Spectrum financial services conference is marking its fifth anniversary on 8th October 2025 with a dynamic line-up of experts and high-level panels...

UCCI HOSTS 17th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCATION OF CARIBBEAN WOMEN WRITERS AND SCHOLARS
The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) recently hosted over 50 creatives and academics for the 17th Biennial Conference of the Association of Caribbean Women Writers & Scholars (ACWWS), a premier event that brought together leading...

Cricket Square Unveils Pavilion East: A Landmark in Sustainable Commercial Development
Orchid Development is proud to announce the official opening of Pavilion East, the latest addition to George Town’s Cricket Square campus and a new benchmark for premium, sustainable office development in the Cayman Islands. Set across seven...

Cayman: Future hospitality leaders begin their journey
Dart commences the fourth cohort of the Dart Hospitality Training Programme Sixteen young Caymanians have embarked on a journey to upskill themselves through the 2025 Dart Hospitality Training Programme and position themselves for successful...

Cayman Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday in Style
By Christopher Tobutt Early on the morning of Sunday, 23 June, a stretch of West Bay Road in front of Government House was transformed into a vibrant scene of pageantry and pride as the Cayman Islands celebrated the official birthday of His...

Cayman Islands Hoop Fest to Debut July 3–5 at ARC
The Cayman Islands Basketball Association (CIBA) is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Cayman Islands Hoop Fest, an international youth basketball tournament that will take place from July 3 to 5, 2025, at the Arts & Recreation Centre...

Cayman Strengthens Readiness in Hurricane Exercise
By: Aliya Dunstan The Cayman Islands Government, through Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI), has completed its annual National Hurricane Exercise, held from June 16 to 20. This exercise reinforces the country’s commitment to building a...

Cayman Business After Hours – With Sandbank Capital
Chamber members and guests enjoyed the evening George Town, Grand Cayman – 25 June 2025 — The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce hosted another unforgettable edition of its signature networking event, Business After Hours, this time in partnership...

Saint Lucia off to mixed start in CARICOM Chess Tournament
A team of four Saint Lucians is competing this week against the region’s best in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Classic Team Chess Tournament. The competition, featuring eight national teams, is being held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate...
Today in High Prairie: July 4, 2025
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com....

Cayman: Entrepreneurs Ready to Grow with Incubator Programme
The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development’s (CICBD) Business Growth Incubator programme held a graduation ceremony for its latest cohort of local micro and small business owners. Grand Cayman, 24 June 2025 – The latest cohort of 12 local...