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HSM Response to Term Limits for Non-Caymanian Civil Servants
On 22 May 2025, the Government of the Cayman Islands published their intention to introduce term limits for non-Caymanian civil servants in the Cayman Islands. Civil servants have always been excluded from term limits. As such, these changes will require Read more +
Kerrie Cox Rejoins HSM Partnership, Bringing New Expertise
The HSM Group is pleased to announce that Kerrie Cox has rejoined HSM Chambers as a Partner to lead the firm’s Litigation and Insolvency practice. Kerrie practiced as a Barrister in the UK for over 12 years, before being admitted Read more +
HSM Recognised as a Chamber Champion for 2024 Sponsorship
HSM is proud to be recognised again as a Chamber Champion Advocate at the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on 12 March 2025 at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. For the fifth year in a row, HSM’s recognition Read more +
UK Privy Council Considers a Declaration of Incompatibility Regarding the Cayman Islands’ Immigration Act
On 3 February 2025, the Privy Council in London considered a Declaration of Incompatibility made by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal in respect to Section 37 (3) of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2021 Revision). This section of the Act Read more +
The growing threat of ambush marketing
The battle for telecommunications market share in the Caribbean between LIME and Digicel entered the realm of sports recently in Jamaica, demonstrating a good example of a controversial tactic sometimes known as ambush marketing.
The incident took place on the final day of the ISSA-GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletic Championships track meet when, after winning the 200-meter final, high school track star Michael O’Hara lifted his team jersey to reveal a red and green undershirt printed with the words “Be Extraordinary,” Digicel’s tagline.
That same day, Digicel announced O’Hara had signed as its newest brand ambassador; an infuriating tactic for Digicel’s competitor, LIME, which had paid to be an official sponsor of the prestigious track meet. To read more about this story, click here.