Cayman Enterprise City Secures #6 Spot in Prestigious Global Free Zone Rankings

Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) has been recognised as one of the world’s leading free zones, securing the sixth position in the Top Ten Global Free Zones by the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence. As the only Caribbean free zone to make it into the...

Financial services industry leaders gather to hear from Premier André Ebanks and Hon. Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale at Spectrum 2025

Over 250 senior financial services industry leaders gathered to hear from Premier André Ebanks and Hon. Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale at Spectrum 2025 on Wednesday, 8 October at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. Celebrating its fifth year,...

Another airline files for bankruptcy, cancels all flights

While the start of 2025 brought with it much optimism about high traveler numbers, the projections did not pan out for every airline. By September, two Scandinavian airlines — Play and Braathens Aviation — left travelers in different parts of the...

Cayman Islands’ economy grew 3.1% in 2024

The Cayman Islands’ economy continued its growth streak in 2024, with real GDP expanding by 3.1% to $5.21 billion, underpinned by expansion across all major sectors. Financial services, which account for over 30% of GDP, had a solid 2.9% increase,...

US sanctions 3 Singaporeans in global fraud takedown tied to Cambodian scam empire

SINGAPORE – In one of the largest financial fraud takedowns in history, three Singaporeans and 17 Singapore-registered entities have been sanctioned by the US over their alleged links to Cambodian national Chen Zhi, his affiliates and Prince...

Sportsnet’s 2026 NHL Draft Rankings: October Edition

No surprise, but our first ranking of the season sees Gavin McKenna of Penn State earn top billing. While it’s too early to forecast what this draft class looks like, we do know that McKenna has franchise-changing ability. He did everything he...

CoinMBA Launches Global Plan to Accelerate Cross-Border Settlements

United States-based digital fintech company CoinMBA has officially announced the launch of its “Global Node Acceleration Plan”, a strategic initiative aimed at building a next-generation cross-border financial clearing and settlement network. This...

Slain Journalist Was on Threshold of Exposing Large-Scale CIA-Mafia Drug-Smuggling Operation Using Australian Bank Founded by Special Forces Veteran

[Source: insidetasmania.com] Danny Casolaro Was Planning to Meet with Key Figures in Nugan Hand Bank and Members of Australian Government Commission Before He Was Murdered On August 10, 1991, Danny Casolaro was found lying dead in a tub of bloody...

Economy grew in Q1 but at slower pace

(CNS): The Cayman Islands’ economy expanded at an annualised rate of 2.9% as this year opened, according to a new report from the Economics and Statistics Office. This was down 0.7 points on the growth of the economy in the first quarter of 2024,...

Mitrade Expands Global Reach with FSCA License via Acquisition

Mitrade, an award-winning CFD trading platform, has acquired Fridah Asset Managers Pty Ltd, a licensed Financial Services Provider regulated by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The company, to be renamed Mitrade Markets...

Society Insider: Kiwi heiress Ali Andrews marries Chanel heir in Venice; Helicopters may be grounded at Tara Iti and Te Arai Links golf courses

Venice has quickly become the city of choice for destination weddings of the ultra-rich, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos – who has a net worth of US$220 billion (NZ$385b) – marrying Lauren Sanchez there in June. Guests for that wedding included...

Cayman Islands Department of Tourism unveils new global campaign

Vacation is broken. What was once meant to be restorative has become stressful, overwhelming and demanding, leaving travellers more exhausted than when they left. Recent data* shows that four in 10 American travellers return home needing a...

Cayman Airways: More for Planners

Planners booking group flights, listen up: Cayman Airways has a special deal coming up for travel in 2026. Get every 20th ticket free or 10 percent off the applicable fare when you book now through Jan. 1, 2026 for travel through Dec. 31, 2026....

Task Force to Energise Cayman’s Digital Transformation

The NCFC Government keenly recognises that the world is currently experiencing rapid technological transformation which is altering the way private and public sector conduct business and how individuals learn, live, and work the world over. The...

Cayman Islands Reinsurance Roundtable in New York Brings Together Senior Industry Leaders, Cayman Islands Government Leaders and Regulators

From L-R: Steve McIntosh, CEO Cayman Finance | David Self, General Manager CIRCA | Faramarz Romer, Vice Chair CIRCA | Cindy Scotland, OBE, Chief Executive Officer, CIMA | Hon. André Ebanks, MP, Premier and Minister of Financial Services and...

CCMI Launches Grand Cayman Ocean Outreach Campaign While Coral Reefs are Struggling

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is excited to announce an ocean outreach campaign featuring two world-renowned ocean advocates and science communicators, running from 29th October to 10th November. This campaign will deliver tailored...

CAYMAN BRAC AND LITTLE CAYMAN LQUOR LICENSING EXTRAORDINARY SESSION

This meeting is being held and notice given is in Accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Liquor Licensing Law (2019 Revision) and Section 6 of the Music and Dancing (Control) Law 2019 Revision, which gives the Board authority to grant...

5x leveraged crypto ETFs are coming but should traders even touch them?

On Oct. 14, the SEC received a set of filings containing math that can destroy portfolios overnight. Volatility Shares, the issuer behind the first leveraged Bitcoin ETF, wants to launch a suite of 5x funds tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and...

Cayman: 4# ESO Press Releases

A New Consumer Price Index Basket for the Cayman Islands The task of compiling a new Consumer Price Index (CPI) “basket” was recently completed. The basket consists of consumer goods and services that are monitored regularly to measure the general...

Enterprise Cayman: 2025 Private Investment Mechanics

You are invited o register for the 2025 angel investment programme, “Private Investment Mechanics”, in partnership with Clockwork and the Cayman Islands Investor Angel Society (CIIAS). This two-day training course is designed to empower...