New workers get the scoop
Attending the first official orientation session for the Cayman Islands civil service, a group of newly employed public servants heard from the organisation’s most senior officials what is expected from them as the country’s civil servants. “Working in the public…
Bush is still happy with CHEC. Issues statement
Statement from the Office of the Premier on Reports of CHEC Debarment by the World Bank The Cayman Islands Government has looked into news reports that China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) was debarred by the World Bank; and has found…
One of Rev Elmslie’s descendants comes to Cayman Islands for a visit
Before I tell you all about my meeting with Rozann Lynch (descendant of Rev. James Elmslie) I must tell you about the church that bears the Elmslie name and is situated on Harbour Drive opposite George Town Port on Grand…
Filipinos celebrate Independence Day on Grand Cayman
Although the official day for the Philippines, Day of Independence is observed on June 12th, Filipinos here on Grand Cayman celebrated it two days early on Sunday 10th June. At 10.00am on Sunday a convoy of around 50 (fifty) vehicles…
Cubans Repatriated
The Cuban migrants that arrived in the Cayman Islands on 18 April 2012, after their vessel ran into difficulties, were repatriated Thursday evening (7 June) at approximately 6pm. The group consisted of 27 men and one woman. It should be…
Rajki Delicacies to exhibit at Café Blue, Montego Bay
Rajki Delicacies of Florida will be showing off their “Kurma” snack line at Café Blue, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica on Saturday 23rd June Kurma is crunch fried dough coated with sugar syrup and is absolutely delicious. Kurma can be…
Camana Bay offers hurricane parking to all Grand Cayman residents
With hurricane season now upon us, it’s time to complete all of the necessary preparations to ensure that your assets are protected in the event of a storm. Having a plan for your vehicle is essential and you can check…
Boxing: Bradley scores disputed decision win over Pacquiao
Timothy Bradley won a contested split decision over Manny Pacquiao, ending the Filipino fighter’s remarkable run and handing him his first defeat in seven years. It didn’t come easy and it wasn’t without controversy, with the pro-Pacquiao crowd booing loudly…
Jamaica drug kingpin ‘Dudus’ Coke jailed for 23 years
Notorious Jamaican drug lord Christopher “Dudus” Coke has been sentenced to 23 years in a US prison, the maximum sentenced he faced. Coke, 43, pleaded guilty to drug and gun-trafficking charges in August 2011. A five-week operation to capture him…
