Gun and ammunition recovered. Update. One man charged
Further to the story of the three men who were arrested and and detained in police custody in connection with the recovery of a firearm and ammunition in the George Town area. A 37-year-old man has been charged with possession…
The Editor Speaks: Are both Auditor Generals wrong?
Our lead story highlighting Cayman’s Auditor General’s latest report contains the phrase Government has “lack of sound financial practices”. That phrase sounds familiar doesn’t it? The words “sound financial practice” has been hammered home time and again not only by…
New Solicitor General Appointed
The Portfolio of Legal Affairs wishes to announce that Ms Jacqueline Wilson has assumed duties as Cayman Islands’ new Solicitor General. Ms Wilson, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, was selected following an open recruitment process to fill the vacancy…
Caymans solar tender opportunity closed; Solamon SVPs vow to submit winning proposal next round
(1888PressRelease) According to Solamon Energy SVP Michael Mitchell, although the current solicitation to get renewables onto the grid in the Caymans is closed, the forthcoming solar opportunities are many and varied across the Islands and he is confident, with SVP…
Lifetime Honorific for political leaders and Legislative Chairs
Persons who have held the top political position in the Cayman Islands or presided over the legislature will retain the title of “Honourable” in perpetuity. Cabinet recently decided that such recognition would be given to past Premiers, Leaders of Government…
New Auditor General report says Government has “lack of sound financial management practices”
The Auditor General, Alastair Swarbrick, made public today his performance audit report on the Government’s “Management of Major Capital Projects”. In his report, Mr. Swarbrick assesses how well the Government manages approximately 25% or about $150 million of annual spending…
All about the mango
The 3rd annual Mango Fest this past Saturday was another successful event. The festival, held in conjunction with Market at the Grounds, attracted some 400 people throughout the morning. Visitors were treated by local chefs who worked with farmers to…
Don’t Swim with Lone Dolphin, Warns DOE
Over the past two weeks, the Department of Environment (DOE) has received several reports of a bottlenose dolphin approaching boats in the North Sound, swimming back and forth within small areas for hours or days and rubbing against moorings and…
Cayman Heart Fund’s 2012 War On Weight Application Process is now open!
The War on Weight (WOW) committee have announced the 2012 War on Weight application process is open. If you know of a friend, family member or co-worker that may be interested in competing please pass this article along. WOW have…
New Teaching Certificate on Offer Locally
Starting in September 2012, a new quality teacher training programme will be available to persons residing in the Cayman Islands, as part of the Ministry of Education’s “TeachCayman” initiative. One of the goals of the initiative is to attract high-performing…
