Paul Parchment takes over
The National Roads Authority Board and the Ministry of Finance, District Administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture would like to take this opportunity to advise the public Mr. Edward Howard will be passing on the helm of NRA from 1 January…
Cabinet meeting on Cayman Brac
While this week’s Cabinet meeting on Cayman Brac marked the sixth time the island hosted such a gathering, it was the first time for an administration during this four-year period. The first Governor to hold a Cabinet meeting (Executive Council)…
Man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for possession of unlicensed firearm
Justice Charles Quin handed down a 10-year sentence, the minimum mandatory sentence for possession of an unlicensed firearm to 20year old Robert Aaron Crawford on Tuesday 22nd January in the Cayman Islands Grand Court. On the 31st October 2012 the…
How a Cayman Islands hedge fund became Yadkin Valley Financial’s largest shareholder
Adam O’Daniel Finance Editor- Charlotte Business Journal Did Yadkin Valley Financial Corp. really sell 5% of its shares to a Cayman Islands hedge fund? In short: Yes. But not really. Now, the long answer: Elkin-based Yadkin Valley Financial, parent of…
RCIPS Air Operations Unit medevac woman from Little Cayman
A 57-year-old woman is now being treated in the Cayman Islands Hospital after being medevaced from Little Cayman by the RCIPS helicopter. Following an urgent request from Medical Services in the Sister Islands, the RCIPS helicopter, accompanied by a paramedic…
Centenarian celebrates birthday
Premier Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly and Deputy Premier Honourable Rolston Anglin presented Ms. Elmiel Victoria Powery with the Premier’s Centenarian certificate on her 100th birthday on 17 January 2013. Her grandson Michael, and son John Davis Currison (back, right) also pictured….
CONCACAF announces 2013 Gold Cup host cities and venues
CONCACAF announces 2013 Gold Cup host cities and venues Confederation’s premier national team tournament to visit eight new venues and six new cities expanding the footprint of the event across the United States MIAMI (Wednesday, January 23, 2013) – The…
Bodden Town Health Centre to re-open
The Ministry of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture and the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority cordially has announced the reopening of the Bodden Town Health Centre on Friday January 25th. Official Ribbon Cutting will commence at 1:00pm by Hon….
Cops issue fake cash warning
Officers from the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit are urging members of the public and businesses to continue to be on the look-out for fake cash, as forged KYD 25 notes continue to circulate throughout the islands. The notes – forgeries…
Ministry of Tourism Meets with Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
The Ministry of Tourism had meetings with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the cruise lines on 17th and 18th January 2013. Representatives from the Cayman Islands Government included Minister Cline Glidden, Minister Dwayne Seymour, and Chief Officer Stran Bodden. …
