Tag: Department of Commerce and Investment
DCI Grand Cayman to close at noon
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) advises the public that the business licensing counter and the Grand Cayman Office will close to the public today, Monday, October 5, at noon and Tuesday, October 6 due to the Tropical Storm Warning issued for the Cayman Islands.
Temporary waiver of T&B application fees
Government has approved the Trade and Business Licensing (Temporary Reduction in Fee) Regulations 2020, which will waive the payment of trade and business licensing application fees for businesses, effective 1 May to 31 July 2020. In addition, late fees from 1 March to 31 July 2020 will be waived for all applicants.
DCI Grand Cayman office closed
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) advises the public that the business licensing counter and the Grand Cayman Office is closed to the public until further notice. Applications for trade and business licences can be submitted online via the DCI website here.
DCI earns gold standard award
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard accreditation, which is awarded to organisations worldwide that demonstrate world class practice and operate at the highest levels of people management aligned to business strategy, ethos and values.
DCI hosts anti-money laundering workshop
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) will host an anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing capacity building workshop for real estate agents, brokers and property developers at the Government Administration Building’s barista café on Thursday, 29 August, from 4:00 p.m. The workshop is aimed at assisting such businesses to become compliant with international standards […]
DCI office closure
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed at 3:30pm on Tuesday, 27 August, to facilitate a staff meeting. DCI will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, 28 August.
DCI hosting AML workshop
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) is hosting an anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing capacity building workshop today (Thursday, 15 August) for dealers in precious metals and stones. The workshop is taking place at the Government Administration Building, from 5pm to 7pm.
What happens if a Caymanian business partner dies?
Hypothetically, a micro business is set up with the required 60% Caymanian, 40% non-Caymanian. There are just two people involved, and it’s going along nicely, but the Caymanian sadly passes away. What becomes of the business and the non-Caymanian’s status both in the business and on the island? Auntie’s answer: The Local Companies (Control) Law […]
Liquor licence application deadline approaches
Grand Cayman liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licences – are reminded of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licence Meeting in early September. The deadline for applications is August 16th, 2019.
Department of Commerce and Investment closing early
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at 3 p.m., to facilitate a staff meeting. DCI will resume normal business hours the following day on Thursday, 1 August 2019. DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
Liquor licence application deadline reminder
Grand Cayman liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licences – are reminded of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licence Meeting in early September. The deadline for applications is August 16th, 2019. To renew a license, persons should submit a completed application form for each location and license, along with the licensing fee […]
Department of Commerce and Investment closing early
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed on Friday, 21 June 2019 at 3 p.m., to facilitate a staff meeting. DCI will resume normal business hours on Monday, 24 June 2019. DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
Department of Commerce and Investment closing early
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed on Monday, 17 June 2019 at 3 p.m., to facilitate a staff meeting. DCI will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, 18 June 2019. DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
DCI retreat focuses on team building
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) hosted a team-building retreat for staff on Wednesday, 29 May, with author of The Joy in Business and TEDx speaker Joy Baldridge facilitating the training. Among the topics explored were innovative time-management techniques and effective communication systems.
Department of Commerce and Investment closure
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, to facilitate staff training. DCI will resume normal business hours on Thursday, 30 May 2019. DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
DCI to help with mandatory registration
Real estate agents and brokers, and dealers in precious metals and stones, are invited to attend the Department of Commerce and Investment’s half-day workshops on Thursday, 9 May, for help with Government’s mandatory registration process. The workshops also will raise awareness about the importance of complying with Cayman’s anti-money laundering regulatory regime. If you are […]
DCI director named 2018’s top head of department
(CNS Local Life): Ryan Rajkumarsingh, Director of the Department of Commerce and Investment, was presented with the Head of Department (HoD) of the Year Award for 2018 during a Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure budget retreat held earlier this year. Rajkumarsingh accepted the award from Alan Jones, the ministry’s chief officer, at the retreat […]
Company is copying another’s ad
I have been a small business owner since 2011. I now have an issue with another vendor (I’m not sure if they are actually licensed or not), who is literally copying my online advertisement content word for word and using it in their own adverts. Would you be able to tell me if there are any […]
