The Editor Speaks: We do need a Disability Policy
I welcome very much the new Disability Policy Draft that the Government have published for public consultation. Please see iNews Cayman story published May 12 2014 “Disability Policy drafted for consultation” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/disability-policy-drafted-for-consultation/ Cayman Premier, Alden McLaughlin, said it just…
iNews Briefs
Cayman Islands budget meeting due to be delivered on Monday (26) The Cayman Islands Minister of Finance, Marco Archer, is expected to deliver his budget next Monday 26th if the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s economic advisor, Richard Holmwood, says…
Grand Cayman: Morritt’s Resort unveils new luxury property, offers 10 percent commission on bookings
From Travel World News Morritt’s Resort – a 184-unit property offering “home away from home” vacations – will open The Londoner, a 20-unit luxury section of the property, as the company celebrates its Silver Anniversary this month. Vacationers can book…
Cayman Islands – Draft FATCA guidance notes released for comments
The Cayman Islands on 12 May 2014 released a first draft of FATCA guidance notes concerning the compliance requirements of the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Cayman Islands and the United States and between the Cayman Islands and the United…
Consultants appointed to conduct cruise berthing EIA
The George Town cruise berthing project took a major step forward this week when consultants were appointed to carry out the environmental impact assessment and marine engineering performance specifications. In keeping with government’s commitment, the tender process was carried out…
British court battle begins for Bob Marley music rights
From Caribbean360 LONDON, England, Tuesday May 13, 2014, CMC – The trial over the ownership of a number of songs by the late Jamaican Reggae icon, Bob Marley, began on Tuesday in the Chancery Division of the High Court. The…
Cayman National Cultural Foundation announces Butterfield Young At Arts Summer Intensive
CNCF/Butterfield Young At Arts (YAA) Summer Intensive REGISTRATION OPEN! Young At Arts Summer Intensive (2014 Summer Term) Auditions will be held at The Harquail Theatre: Saturday 24th May (10am-12pm) Saturday 31st May (10am-12pm) Callbacks: Saturday 7th June (2pm-4pm). The YAA…
Support programme for smokers to quit in Cayman
From Cayman Islands Public Health Department The Public Health Department is urging members of the public to enlist in its ‘I Can Quit’ smoking cessation programme. Scheduled to begin on 4 June 2014, the programme will run for seven weeks…
EU providing billions for projects in Jamaica
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The European Union is providing J$11.1 billion (one Jamaica dollar = US$0.004 cents) to Jamaica for projects within the sugar industry, justice, community development initiatives and poverty reduction. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
