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Tackling Trade-Based Money Laundering in the Modern Financial Landscape
Partha Sarathi Nayak If we inquire informally among a group of bankers about familiarity with terms like a Letter of Credit (L/C), Bill of entry (BoE), or Buyer’s Credit, only a few might possess this knowledge. This introduces us to the intricate...

Unbelievable! Stock of herbal medicine company, with zero revenue, rallies whopping 46,000% - what’s causing this surprising rise?
The Hong Kong-based organisation, which began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market in 2021, has witnessed an inexplicable 460-fold increase in 2025. (AI image) Imagine a stock rising a whopping 46,000%, when the company makes no revenue! As...

Ebanks to hold first Premier’s Question Time
(CNS): The state opening for the new session of parliament will take place on Wednesday, 25 June. The meeting will be held under the new Standing Orders that were passed at the end of the last administration, which include Question Time with the...
This mysterious company has never sold a single product. Its founder is now worth $51 billion
Regencell has exclusive rights over traditional medicinal formulas developed by Sik-Kee Au trademarked under the name Brain Theory. They consist of liquid-based herbal compounds taken twice daily, aimed at treating neurocognitive disorders....

Developers make another bid for declined GT tower block
(CNS): Legoland Real Estate is making another bid to secure planning permission for The Eldemire, a ten-storey residential tower on Boilers Road, George Town, that was turned down by the Central Planning Authority a year ago for a number of...

Police investigating election overspend by PPM
(CNS): The RCIPS has confirmed that they are working with the Elections Office to investigate the overspending by the People’s Progressive Movement on their 2025 election campaign. The party exceeded the legal spending limit for 12 candidates by...

American Airlines increases service to Grand Cayman
• The airline will increase its seat capacity by 34% during the winter season compared to the previous year. MIAMI — American Airlines announced an expansion to its operation in the Cayman Islands, strengthening winter flying on its route between...

Sustainable Cayman Delegates Return from Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025 St. Kitts & Nevis
Sustainable Cayman is proud to announce the successful return of its first official delegation to the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) 2025, held in St. Kitts and Nevis from May 23–31. This landmark summit convened leaders from island...
EBC Financial Group Expands ETF CFD Offerings With 100+ New Listings
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. EBC Financial Group (EBC) has introduced more than 100 fresh contracts for difference (CFDs) based on US-listed...

Going Beyond Seven Mile Beach: Grand Cayman by Car
View of the Caribbean Sea from the pier at Cobalt Coast Grand Cayman Resort. Photo by Carrie Dow Road trip! That’s not the first activity that comes to mind when visiting a Caribbean island. However, Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands...

Cayman: Applications for Youth Commission Now Open
Individuals passionate about enhancing and empowering Caymanian youth now have a unique opportunity to make a national impact, as the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage (MYSCH) officially opens applications for the National Youth...

Cayman: Government proposes modified timeframe for enhanced delivery of Strategic Policy Statement to Parliament
Cayman House of Parliament Grand Cayman, 13 June 2025 – The Cayman Islands Government proposes an amendment to the Islands’ budget process allowing a newly-elected Government a modified timeframe to deliver a more accurate bi-annual Strategic...

UNDP prioritises technical assistance and finance to avert disaster loss in Jamaica, The Bahamas
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office in Jamaica says it is ready to partner with Jamaica and The Bahamas on securing scaled up disaster resilience and recovery financing, including provision of technical assistance...

Cayman Islands. Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar – 12 June 2025 EVENTS From 17 – 19 June
Training 17 June May – Self Leadership Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Unit 4-107, Governors Square, Seven Mile Beach. Blanchard’s Self Leadership course empowers individuals with the mindset and skillset to take initiative, seek feedback, and...

Top 10 strongest currencies in the world in 2025
5. British Pound (GBP) Currency peg: GBP 1 = USD 1.36 The British pound sterling is the oldest currency still in circulation today. Dating back to the 17th century, the pound is used in the United Kingdom, as well as in some of the present-day...

Britain’s biggest pub company to slash jobs amid debt crunch
Britain’s biggest pub company is set to cut a raft of jobs as bosses seek to slim down the debt-laden firm following Rachel Reeves’s tax raid. Stonegate Group, which runs more than 4,000 pubs across the UK including the Slug & Lettuce and Craft...

CAYMAN CONVERSATION with H.E. GOVERNOR JANE OWEN
In a wide-ranging conversation on the Cayman Conversations podcast with host Ralph Lewis, Her Excellency Governor Jane Owen has underscored an optimistic outlook for the Cayman Islands. With a new government now settling in following the hectic...

Cayman to Host King’s Birthday Parade and Honours
By: CIG Public Relations The Cayman Islands will observe the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on Monday, 23 June 2025. To mark the occasion there will be a special parade and presentation of honours in front of Government House on...

Finance Minister explains potential for deficit at end of 2025
Minister of Finance Hon. Rolston Anglin answered the Opposition’s criticism of financial projections that indicated a potential deficit at the end of 2025 ahead of Finance Committee proceedings in Parliament on Friday, 6 June. Minister Anglin was...

U.S. Open 2025: Call it a pro golf apprenticeship. The kid from the Cayman Islands is loving every minute of it
OAKMONT, Pa. — The smile was bright and pure, even if a bogey on the final hole during Saturday’s third round of the U.S. Open left a bad taste in his mouth. How could Justin Hastings not be smiling though? As the only player still in the field at...