The Editor Speaks: Why this story has made me furious
A story appeared in the Cayman Compass on February 24th but has only just come to my attention. The story, written by Charles Duncan, under a headline, “’Catch me if you can’ dumper is caught” (SOURCE: http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2015/02/24/-Catch-me-if-you-can–dumper-is-caught/) was about a…
Fire under control at Cayman Islands GT Landfill
The Ministry of Health confirms that a small “surface” fire at the George Town Landfill was brought under control within an hour of being reported yesterday afternoon, Sunday, 1 March, 2015. The Cayman Islands Fire Service Department (CIFS) received a…
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US customs arrests 10 illegal Caribbean migrants at Miami port From Customs Today February 27, 2015 MIAMI: The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says it has apprehended 10 Caribbean migrants in the waters off Miami. CBP said…
Brac Agriculture Show a success
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Those who attended the Cayman Brac Agriculture Show were treated to cool breezes, amazing entertainment and a wealth of fresh produce, delightful livestock – and a goose – and homemade arts, crafts, jams and jellies….
Cayman Islands political aide to the premier loses his job – replacement named
Kenneth Bryan (34), who worked for local television company CITN/Cayman27, as a reporter, gave up the job to run as a member of the now ruling Progressives (People’s Progressive Movement – PPM) in the May 2013 General Elections. Bryan stood…
Cayman Islands: Court of Appeal orders security for costs in winding up proceedings
By Nigel K. Meeson Q.C. • From Conyers Dill & Pearman Re Dyxnet Holdings Ltd (Reasons Handed Down 23 February 2015) Section 74 of the Companies Law (“Section 74”) provides that security for costs may be ordered to be provided…
March Events at Camana Bay
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday, March 2 2015): From a day filled with all things local to an enlightening night into the wonderful world of wine to a jog in support of Cayman’s furry friends to learning what it takes…
Cayman Islands promotes medical tourism with new partnership
From Newswire Shomari Scott, marketing director of Health City Cayman Islands, one of the Caribbean’s newest healthcare facilities, said that the international hospital’s strategy to attract more travelers seeking medical attention has been given the thumbs up by the Cayman…
Make our local justice system more efficient before considering CCJ
By Elliott Penn From Jamaica Observer IMAGE: The Privy Council in London, England I am appalled and somewhat surprised that the current Government of Jamaica is against a referendum to determine if the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) should become…
Seagull of Cayman donated to SeaKeepers Society
By Alexandra Groom From SuperYacht World The superyacht will become part of the Discovery Yachts Program, which supports ocean conservation and preservation projects. Seagull of Cayman donated to International SeaKeepers Society The 40-metre Seagull of Cayman, which was on the…