Regulatory & Risk Advisory Outlook 2025: Cayman Islands

2024 was once again an active year for the Cayman Islands regulatory industry. In this edition of our Regulatory & Risk Advisory Outlook, our team has summarised the key changes and news during 2024 and taken a look at the upcoming changes for...

DVDL Hosts 5th Successful Customer Appreciation Day Across Grand Cayman

Refreshments GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – 28 May 2025 – The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) expresses its sincere gratitude to all who participated in its fifth annual Customer Appreciation Day, held today, Wednesday, May 28,...

Wu Tang’s ‘Shaolin’ Album: Court Lets Trade Secret Case Proceed

Wu-Tang Clan produced a single physical copy of the album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” which was never publicly released. In 2015, Martin Shkreli purchased the album. Under the Original Purchase Agreement (OPA) Shkreli paid $2 million to acquire...

New Cayman Law Aims to Stimulate Web 3.0

A growing number of Web 3.0 startups are choosing to relocate to the Cayman Islands as entrepreneurs seek clear regulations, faster immigration processes and a stable base for international expansion. Crypto markets have long faced regulatory...

Abu Dhabi Financial Hub Attracts Global Fund Managers

Abu Dhabi Global Market has cemented its position as the Middle East’s premier destination for fund formation, reporting more than 11,000 active licenses and a 42% surge in assets under management during the first half of 2025. The rapid growth...

Injured woman arrested for dangerous driving

(CNS): A 25-year-old woman who crashed her Jeep Wrangler into a Honda Fit in Bodden Town on Saturday night has been arrested for dangerous driving. She remains in hospital in stable condition, having sustained serious injuries. Police said the...

In Depth: Hong Kong’s Strategy to Break Cayman Islands’ Stranglehold on Offshore Funds

Hong Kong’s efforts to lure private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds away from offshore tax havens such as the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands could get a significant boost in November when two new local laws go into...

Grand Cayman’s Best-Value Resort Is Getting a New Name – And a New Look

It’s always been one of the best-value resorts in the Cayman Islands: the Sunshine Suites resort, a short stroll across West Bay Road from Seven Mile Beach. Now the 131-suite resort is getting a rebrand, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new...

Cayman National Choir and Orchestra Presents “Rhythms and Reflections” – A Night of Vibrant Music and Heartfelt Emotion

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – The Cayman National Choir and Orchestra are set to captivate audiences with their upcoming concert, Rhythms and Reflections, a dynamic musical experience that promises to blend infectious city energy with emotional...

Property Cayman Expands Operations with New Office Move Reflecting Continued Growth

Property Cayman, one of the Cayman Islands’ leading real estate companies, is proud to announce a new move — both in location and in vision. The relocation comes as the business continues to expand its client base, internal team, and...

OpenSea sparks token airdrop rumors after Cayman Islands registration

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has sparked rumors of a potential token airdrop after its registration in the Cayman Islands surfaced. The registration, which was revealed in a post on X, has led users to anticipate a potential token...

Sea Forrest International Ltd to Present at the LD Micro Main Event XIX Conference in San Diego, CA

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – October 14, 2025) – SEA FORREST INTERNATIONAL LTD (“Sea Forrest” or the “Company”), a company headquartered in Singapore providing offshore maintenance, repair...

Cayman Police Renew Call for Information One Year On From Ed Bush Shooting Incident

From RCIPS It is now just over one year since the shooting incident that occurred on the 25 February 2024, at the Ed Bush Stadium in West Bay, that resulted in the wounding of seven men, who, along with many others, including children, were...

CIBC Caribbean Platinum Banking Advisory Centre Opens in the Cayman Islands

Exceptional service and tailored banking solutions will be on offer for customers of CIBC Caribbean at the bank’s new Advisory Center located in Governors Harbour. At a recent ribbon cutting ceremony, officials of the bank gave a select group of...

Waystone appoints Alaina Danley as Country Head of Cayman Islands

Alaina Danley brings over two decades’ experience in the investment management industry in North America and the Cayman Islands. Her appointment as Country Head follows the recent news that Waystone’s global ManCo and ACD business now oversees...

Final day for Cayman’s International Fishing Tournament

The 2025 Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament is coming to an end, and anglers make their last attempt. With 45 registered teams and 182 registered anglers, Cayman’s waters are busy and full of action as teams compete to secure the...

Stolen vehicle and two jet skis set on fire

(CNS): The RCIPS opened two investigations into separate cases of arson this week after a stolen Honda CR-V was set ablaze on Monday in George Town and two jet skis were torched in West Bay yesterday. According to a release, the car fire took...

7 fintech incorporation myths that are holding founders bac

Starting your own company in FinTech might seem daunting, especially with the skyrocketing levels of competition in the sector. Indeed, big industry players like Coinbase Asset Management or Grayscale Investment are leading the game, while...

Cayman: FSI to Host Seminar on New DAML Regime as Industry Adapts to Key Compliance Requirement

Grand Cayman, February 2025 – The Cayman Islands Financial Services Institute (FSI) is set to host a seminar later this month focusing on the new Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) regime, a key compliance requirement under the Proceeds of...

Cayman: Police Assist with Industrial Incident in George Town

From RCIPS Just after 6PM yesterday, Saturday 15 February, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to Fort Street, where it was reported that there was an incident where two persons who were working on...