Donnie Smith and the business of real estate in the Cayman Islands
In
the first of a series profiling prominent members of Cayman’s local business
community we take a closer look at Donnie Smith. A real estate specialist,
Rotarian and political player, Mr Smith looks forward to a busy year.
Although some may perceive that the real estate sector was one the worst hit
areas of the Cayman Islands’ economy in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, Donnie Smith
tells a very different story... read
more...
Two-year moratorium before Cayman General gets rating
After withdrawing its
rating from AM Best, it will be two years before Cayman General Insurance can be
re-evaluated for another rating. When a company elects to be removed from
its rating system, AM Best’s standard practice is to issue one final rating
before withdrawing it, according to John Andre, Vice President of Property
Casualty of AM Best. “Companies are under no obligation to be rated by AM
Best"... read
more...
Cayman's radio business booming
For
those who say competition is healthy and the laws of supply and demand will
operate in the best interest of the consumer, the recent increase in radio
stations in Cayman is a good thing. Among others, the increase in stations is viewed with scepticism,
primarily because of the Islands’ small population and the perceived market
size. There are now eight radio stations in Cayman... read more...
Cayman business outlook post-Ivan
Space
is filling up at the Cayman Business Outlook 2005 featuring ‘Post-Ivan:
building a better Cayman’ - a critical subject to the business community as it
continues to get back on its feet. The conference will be opened by
Leonard Ebanks, Vice Chairman of Fidelity, the conference sponsors. Key
speakers include a number of disaster and economic recovery specialists... read more...
Business opportunities abound
Hurricane Ivan has produced a once in a lifetime opportunity
for many businesses and entrepreneurs in Cayman. From a business
standpoint, the hurricane has given a two billion dollar plus boost to local
business in stark contrast to the tremendous personal losses suffered by many
individual residents...
read more...
Entrepreneur of the week - Marie Myers
Salon Salon & Supply, offers full nail
services, as well as body waxing treatments, making Marie Myers an aesthetician
as well as an entrepreneur. From her well-appointed, cozy environment Ms
Myers explained, “Some of my clients are men and they usually don’t like to be
seen while being treated. Even the women like the privacy that this salon
affords them,” Ms Myers said... read
more...
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In
the first of a series profiling prominent members of Cayman’s local business
community we take a closer look at Donnie Smith. A real estate specialist,
Rotarian and political player, Mr Smith looks forward to a busy year.
Although some may perceive that the real estate sector was one the worst hit
areas of the Cayman Islands’ economy in the wake of Hurricane Ivan, Donnie Smith
tells a very different story...
After withdrawing its
rating from AM Best, it will be two years before Cayman General Insurance can be
re-evaluated for another rating. When a company elects to be removed from
its rating system, AM Best’s standard practice is to issue one final rating
before withdrawing it, according to John Andre, Vice President of Property
Casualty of AM Best. “Companies are under no obligation to be rated by AM
Best"...
For
those who say competition is healthy and the laws of supply and demand will
operate in the best interest of the consumer, the recent increase in radio
stations in Cayman is a good thing. Among others, the increase in stations is viewed with scepticism,
primarily because of the Islands’ small population and the perceived market
size. There are now eight radio stations in Cayman...
Space
is filling up at the Cayman Business Outlook 2005 featuring ‘Post-Ivan:
building a better Cayman’ - a critical subject to the business community as it
continues to get back on its feet. The conference will be opened by
Leonard Ebanks, Vice Chairman of Fidelity, the conference sponsors. Key
speakers include a number of disaster and economic recovery specialists...
