Mervin Smith Declares as Independent for West Bay
Prominent community advocate and small business owner, Mervin Smith has declared his candidacy for one of the four seats in West Bay. The third child of John and Charity Smith, Mervin Smith grew up in Birch Tree Hill and has…
Gala Dinner to celebrate education
Come and celebrate the 7th annual Joanna Clarke Excellence in Education Award and Scholarship 2013 Gala Dinner. The Gala will be held at Grand Old House, South Church Street, George Town, on Saturday March 9th starting at 6pm with cocktails….
Immigration detects illegal workers
On Friday, 15 February Immigration officials conducted checks at three Red Bay establishments (Sail Inn, Weigh Inn and Game On). This followed many weeks of communications with these businesses (formerly known as Dog House, Brick House and Brew House). During…
Cayman Island’s $700 Million Camana Bay Mixed-Use Project Gaining Traction Amongst Hedge Fund Crowd
Posted by Michael Gerrity, WPC Despite receiving a negative label in the recent US presidential race as a ‘safe haven for tax dodging rich politicians’ (as some tried to paint Mitt Romney in 2012); the island’s hedge fund eco-system is…
UK public finance consultant in Cayman
In the latest (11th Feb 2013) Deputy Governor and Chief Officer’s Minutes it noted a public finance consultant from the UK arrived on Thursday, 14 February, and will be on Island for two weeks. He will be assisting with cash…
Sarafina and the Retheus
By Christina Jackson Age 10 For over the past 9 years Sarafina stayed in Crete. Sarafina defeated many beasts and she even won the key to the city in Athens by slaying the Minotaur. She climbed mountains, hills, and she…
Remarkable Jessica Cox to Join Handicap International in Ethiopia
This April, the world’s first armless pilot will inspire children with disabilities and encourage Ethiopians to include all children in school Takoma Park, MD (PRWEB) February 11, 2013 Handicap International will host Jessica Cox—the first person without arms to obtain…
Caribbean reefs are eroding
From The University of Queensland Australia Evidence highlights threat to Caribbean coral reef growth Many Caribbean coral reefs have either stopped growing or are on the threshold of starting to erode with potential impacts to people, according to research from…
CANARI receives European Union grant to support fisherfolk for food security in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) recently received a €1,032,099 grant from the European Union, via its EuropeAid programme, to improve the contribution of the small scale fisheries sector to food security in the Caribbean. This will be achieved through…
Caring for Life Foundation donates lifesaving equipment to Maternity
19 February 2013. (Grand Cayman). The Caring for Life Foundation (CFLF) has raised money in order to donate much needed equipment to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA). CFLF handed over four sets of laryngoscopes to the HSA maternity…
